Consumers Express Increased Desire For 'Farm-To-Table' In 2013

Consumer demand for "Farm-to-Table" will continue to grow in 2013 if shopper behavior matches responses to new research conducted for Plainville Farms turkey and FreeBird chicken.

30th National Beef Cook-Off Seeks Healthy Recipes From Home Cooks

January 15, 2013 Beef Checkoff Program

The National Beef Cook-Off is calling on home cooks across the country to start grilling, broiling, roasting, stir-frying and stewing on their healthy beef menu ideas for its 2013 recipe competition.

Perdue Farms Supports Big Brothers Big Sisters In VA Through Arthur W. Perdue Foundation Grant

January 15, 2013 Perdue Farms

Perdue Farms has renewed its commitment to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Harrisonburg-Rockingham County through a $10,000 grant from the Arthur W. Perdue Foundation, the company's charitable giving arm. The Foundation awarded Big Brothers Big Sisters a $10,000 grant in 2011.

Endorse Beef's Positive Attributes In Stores

January 14, 2013 The Beef Checkoff

In-depth consumer research evaluated how in-store efforts can drive fresh lean beef sales at retail. The findings revealed that recipe sampling, hands-on cooking classes and personal interaction with Registered Dietitians are the most effective ways to stimulate lean beef sales.

Farmers & Ranchers Are Telling Beef's Story

Brenda Black, cow-calf producer and Cattlemen’s Beef Board member from Deepwater, Mo., is also a graduate of the checkoff’s Masters of Beef Advocacy Program (or MBA program). During graduation training, she learned more about the checkoff’s “Having the Beef Conversation” booklet which is available in a print, online and mobile version.