'Good Catch!' Campaign Bolsters New England's Sustainable Seafood Businesses

The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC), an international non-profit dedicated to safeguarding the seafood supply, will launch a campaign to educate New England consumers about identifying sustainable seafood products.

Pennsylvania Beef Council Recognizes Top Millennial Advocates

The Pennsylvania Beef Council, through the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) and the Federation Initiative Fund, is pleased to announce that Tarrah Freund was selected as the 2016 Pennsylvania Beef Ambassador and Emily Line was selected as the 2016 Pennsylvania Beef Delegate.

Cargill Turkey Slices Antibiotic Use, Creates Honest Turkey Antibiotic-Free Line

August 10, 2016 Cargill

Cargill is again reducing antibiotic use in its turkey business, making good on its promise of ongoing reductions in their overall use.  On Aug. 1, 2016, the company ended the use of gentamicin – an antibiotic used in both human and animal healthcare – for disease prevention in turkeys harvested for its two largest brands, Honeysuckle White® and Shady Brook Farms®.  Turkeys will continue to receive antibiotics for control and treatment of disease.  Cargill's turkey products covered by this decision will be available in the marketplace by Jan. 1, 2017.

Minnesota 4-H'ers To Compete In Seventh Annual Poultry Prince And Princess Contest At 2016 State Fair

August 10, 2016 GNP Company

Minnesota 4-H poultry participants will display their advanced poultry knowledge and industry experience during the seventh annual Poultry Prince and Princess Contest, held at the Minnesota State Fair from August 25 through August 28, 2016. The scholarship program of Minnesota 4-H and Gold’n Plump recognizes the skills, leadership and confidence of the state’s top young poultry experts by awarding two teenagers with the Poultry Prince and Princess ambassador titles and scholarships of $1,000 each.

Floral Design Student Takes First Place At AIFD Symposium

August 10, 2016 Kishwaukee College

Kishwaukee College Floral Design student Jordan Clare, St. Charles, took First Place in the Body Flowers competition at the American Institute of Floral Design (AIFD) National Symposium held in Anaheim, CA, July 2 – 8. Her teammate, Katelyn Hensley, Genoa, placed 9th in the Arrangements Category.