Advocacy In Action is a series of agriculture advocacy stories, headlines, and resources catching my eye each week. Want to receive these updates in your inbox? Click here to stay in the loop or support my agriculture advocacy efforts via Venmo. Have stories, webinars, events, or resources that should be highlighted here? Tag @BeefRunner on … Continue reading Trail Blazers and Blockades | Advocacy in Action – February 07
New York Beef Advocacy Workshop
Working together with small groups, empowering others to strengthen their advocacy skillsets is absolutely my favorite part of what I get to do for a living. Earlier this month, I had that opportunity in collaboration with the New York Beef Council as we hosted an advocacy training workshop in Morrisville, New York. New York Beef … Continue reading New York Beef Advocacy Workshop
Research Applies to Advocacy on Plant-Based Proteins vs Beef
Over the past several years, plant-based proteins have captured the headlines when it comes to comparisons to our traditional proteins from animals and for potential competition in the meat case. Farmers, ranchers, and members of the agriculture community have railed against them and I've received threatening messages saying I need to be harsher on criticizing … Continue reading Research Applies to Advocacy on Plant-Based Proteins vs Beef
Grilling Tips from the Beef Chefs
Summer and grilling go hand in hand. Whether we're celebrating a major holiday, enjoying the weekend with family and friends, or marking a special occasion, the grill brings so many options to your backyard or patio. Grilling can be intimidating with so many options and a fear of messing it up (yes, even I experience … Continue reading Grilling Tips from the Beef Chefs
COVID-19 Impacts on Beef
This week I was invited to join the Farm Traveler podcast for a brief discussion on impacts of COVID-19 on the beef industry. I've spent much of the past 8 weeks reading everything I can on the impacts to our industry and trying to keep up with the questions coming from farmers, ranchers and beef … Continue reading COVID-19 Impacts on Beef
Beef Questions and Answers | Interview with a Nutritionist
During the past few weeks, there has been an onslaught of questions about the beef supply chain and how beef is arriving in our grocery stores. Accurate answers to many of these questions are difficult to come by because there is so much uncertainty surrounding our current pandemic. Last week, I had the opportunity to … Continue reading Beef Questions and Answers | Interview with a Nutritionist
Meat Scientist Janeal Yancey | Over A Beer 041
Surely I'm not alone in having left those leftovers on the counter overnight. Are they safe to eat? What's the best way to store meat in the freezer? And what is a meat scientist, anyway?!? We have the answers to those and even more of your meat questions. This week on the podcast, Carrie Mess … Continue reading Meat Scientist Janeal Yancey | Over A Beer 041
Beef Advocacy with High Plains Journal | Audio
Last week, I had the opportunity to attend the 2020 Cattle Industry Convention in San Antonio, Texas. This was my eighth time to attend the meeting over the years as I've been involved in beef advocacy. I've had the opportunity to hold several roles, including state host, state staff, trade show exhibitor, and now as … Continue reading Beef Advocacy with High Plains Journal | Audio
3 Ways To Reduce Environmental Impact Instead of Eliminating Meat
Tis the season for awards shows and Hollywood red carpet glam. Fans will gather around their screens to watch celebrities in the latest fashion glam up for the broadcast and make acceptance speeches that will be talked about in media outlets across the board. The Golden Globes kicks off the season of award shows, and … Continue reading 3 Ways To Reduce Environmental Impact Instead of Eliminating Meat
Plant Protein Alternative Comparisons Go Awry
Over the past several months, many headlines have given attention to processed plant protein entering the marketplace. Let's get one thing straight, black bean burgers have been on restaurant menus for a very long time. This isn't something new. But this time, the latest iteration showed up with a bigger marketing budget. The Impossible Burger … Continue reading Plant Protein Alternative Comparisons Go Awry