Pennsylvania Beef Council

PA Beef Council ‘Beefs Up’ School Lunches for Pennsylvania Students

November 25, 2024 Pennsylvania Beef Council

The Pennsylvania Beef Council (PBC) announced that to date, 109 school districts within the Commonwealth are participating in the PA Beef to PA Schools Program (PBPS) for the 2024-2025 school year, with more expected to enroll in the coming weeks. Now in its third year, PBPS connects schools and food service professionals with cattle producers to provide fresh, locally sourced beef to students. The focus of the program is more beef, more often. …

PA Beef Council Hosts Bucknell University on Farm Tour

April 9, 2024 Pennsylvania Beef Council

Pennsylvania Beef Council and Bucknell University recently joined forces to host 20 Bison Athletics staff members and collegiate athletes on an inaugural farm tour collaboration as part of the PA Beef Council’s annual athletic partnership with the university. …

Pennsylvania Beef Council’s “PA BEEF TO PA SCHOOLS” initiative Beefs-Up the School Lunch Tray

March 1, 2024 The Pennsylvania Beef Council

The Pennsylvania Beef Council (PBC) launched the “PA BEEF TO PA SCHOOLS” initiative in Fall 2022. Now in its second year, the program continues to build momentum and interest across the Commonwealth. The program is spearheaded by the PBC, your local Beef Checkoff at work, with additional funding support from the PA Department of Agriculture through an ag commodity promo grant. Additionally, local producers have also provided generous donations, as it remains a priority and passion to feed the next generation. …

Today’s Pennsylvania Beef Consumer, Winter 2023 Update

December 14, 2023 Pennsylvania Beef Council

To target the unique demands and preferences of Pennsylvania consumers more effectively, the Pennsylvania Beef Council, through partnership with the Beef. It’s What’s for Dinner Market Research Team conducted the 2023 Pennsylvania Dashboard Survey in August. The survey revealed insights surrounding Pennsylvania consumers and their perceptions surrounding beef and beef production. …

Inspiring School Foodservice Professionals With Beef Recipe Ideation for the School Year Ahead

September 6, 2023 Beef Checkoff Program

The Pennsylvania Beef Council (PBC) recently had the opportunity to engage with school foodservice professionals who serve within the Unionville-Chadds Ford School District located in Kennett Square, PA, during an all-staff training held prior to the kickoff of the school year. …