Education
These popular checkoff-funded resources help tell beef's story from pasture to plate, including nutritional facts and research, production information and sustainability data.
Educator Resource Google Drive
We have created a plethora of resources for all ages and backgrounds on the beef industry. From nutrition to how beef is raised and grown, you should be able to find any resource or graphics here. This google drive provides lesson plans, activity sheets, graphics, printable resources, and more. If you can't find something and we can create it, reach out!
There are nearly 32,000 beef producers in the state of Kentucky, across all 120 counties!
Beef in the Classroom Reimbursement
Beef In The Classroom is a grant-funded reimbursement program that provides financial support for Kentucky middle and high school teachers to purchase beef to use in their classrooms for educational purposes. Eligible classes include family and consumer sciences, culinary arts, meat/food sciences and animal sciences. Beef in the Classroom is funded by the Beef Checkoff and administered through the Kentucky Beef Council. Within this form, you must be able to include an explanation of how you will use beef as a teaching tool.
Beef has 10 essential nutrients (zinc, protein, etc.), and one 3-oz. serving has 25g of protein!
MBA
Masters of Beef Advocacy is your go-to program for training and resources to be a strong advocate for the beef community. This free, self-guided online course equipping you to advocate for beef.
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BQCA
The Kentucky Beef Quality & Care Assurance (BQCA) Program is based on recommended national guidelines developed on scientific principles. This program enables beef and dairy producers to enhance their product, maximize marketability and strengthen consumer confidence.
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BEEF U
Beef University is a free, online training program which covers the beef basics that will help you market and menu beef. Your customers rely on you to be their expert source on the foods they purchase and consume. Beef U will help you understand the ‘ins and outs’ of beef to deliver superior customer service, which translates to an improved bottom line.
Learn MoreKentucky is the largest cow-calf producing state east of the Mississippi River!
Handouts
Downloadable | more resources can be found on the google drive at the top of the page
Pasture to Plate Book
Understanding Quality Grades
Understanding Marbling
Beef Cuts Chart
Kid Activities
Coloring Page
