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May 15, 2013

Research has long told us that consumers view the meat case as a “sea of red” and are increasingly confused about fresh meat cuts. As a result, they tend to only purchase the 3 or 4 cuts they are most familiar with. The Beef Checkoff, in partnership with the National Pork Board, spent more than 18 months conducting research to learn how to help consumers understand the beef and pork cuts they see in the meat case.

May is Beef Month!

May 3, 2013

There are beef choices for all budgets. Planning menus, creating shopping lists and knowing what cuts to look for will help shoppers stretch their food dollar. Here are some tips from the Iowa Beef Industry Council to stretch your beef dollar.

4-H Food, Clothing & Communications Day Set for June 17

April 15, 2013

Join the Fun . . . see what the young people have put together this year - it's amazing! Check out all that you can do.............

Importance of Food Hubs in Rural America

April 15, 2013

The Agricultural Marketing Resource Center at ISU recently posted information about the release of a report which provides a comprehensive look at the economic role, challenges and opportunities for food hubs in the nation's growing local food movement.

Iowa 4-H Youth Conference

February 15, 2013

You don't even have to be in 4-H to attend this conference! You will get to experience campus life, and meet new people from across the state! You will be having fun while learning by doing, dancing the nights away, and serving the community. You will get to learn new things to take back to your community and school, and in the process you might even discover something new about yourself!

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