Washington State Beef Commission

Washington ranchers and the beef industry wrapped up the summer Beef Counts program by donating a $50,000 check and 726 pounds of food to local families during a recent event in Spokane. Read more.

$3 IN 3 YEARS: YOUR WASHINGTON BEEF CHECKOFF Beginning July 1, 2024, your Washington Beef Checkoff will begin a three-year stair-step up to reach $3.00 by 2026. The collective effort of the Washington Cattlemen’s Association, Cattle Producers of Washington, Washington Cattle Feeders Association, Washington Dairy Federation, and the Washington Farm Bureau to work with the Washington State Legislature to build the Beef Checkoff has been seven years in the making. Learn more at:

https://lnkd.in/g52Njr4T Check out the corner of the internet where beef farmers and ranchers can learn more about their Beef Checkoff investment and how the Washington State Beef Commission is investing Beef Checkoff dollars in programs and resources for consumers and producers.

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https://lnkd.in/g7SZ2reS Pro Tip: Dad's love language is probably steak. 🥩

Finding the ideal nutritional balance for growing children is something that all parents have on their minds. Check out this piece from Seattle's Child, where they spoke to a local rancher and mom about her passion for sustainability and a Seattle-based nutritionist about what choices she makes for her family and clientele. https://loom.ly/QutnWuY

“Proper range management is an art that needs to be blended with science.” -Allen Miller, Tower Rock Ranch The Environmental Stewardship Award has annually recognized the outstanding stewardship practices and conservation achievements of U.S. cattle producers from across the nation. Regional and national award winners have been commended for their commitment to protecting the environment and improving fish and wildlife habitats while operating profitable cattle operations. The common trait among all winners is the desire to leave the land in better shape for future generations while also inspiring the next generation of land stewards.

February is National Heart Month ❤️ DYK that lean beef is a heart-healthy protein? And we've got recipes that are certified by the American Heart Association to fit into you heart smart lifestyle!

By collectively investing in their program, Washington's 9,000 family farmers and ranchers rely on the Beef Checkoff to do the work of building demand for beef locally, nationally and globally, while they do what they’re best at: raising and growing beef by caring for their cattle and stewarding their lands and resources. 

Life gets pretty fast-paced during the holidays. How about you start the New Year off with a low and slow beef recipe to help you enjoy the moment?