Cattlemen's Resources
The Kentucky Beef Council proudly represents Kentucky's beef farmers through education, promotion, and research programs designed to strengthen consumer trust and increase the demand for beef. Funded by the Beef Checkoff, KBC invests in initiatives that connect consumers with the people and practices behind Kentucky's beef industry. Learn more about the Beef Checkoff and how your Checkoff dollars are working to keep beef top of mind in Kentucky, across the U.S., and around the world.
kentucky beef quality & care assurance
Kentucky Beef Quality and Care Assurance takes national BQA practices one step further to provide the best program for Kentucky producers. The BQCA program adds a cattle handling and care component to the training model. Educational modules provide the best management practices for handling cattle and providing their well-being, while also training on the core principles of BQA.
NATIONAL BEEF QUALITY ASSURANCE
Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) is a national program that raises consumer confidence through offering proper management techniques and a commitment to quality within every segment of the beef industry.
MASTER'S OF BEEF ADVOCACY
Masters of Beef Advocacy (MBA) is your go-to program for training and resources to be a strong advocate for the beef community. This free, self-guided online course provides farmers, ranchers, service providers, consumers, and all members of the beef community the tools and resources to become a beef advocate and answer tough questions about beef and raising cattle.
Beef advance
Academy for Developing Voices in Advocacy, Networking, Checkoff & Engagement
BEEF ADVANCE is a new advocacy training program sponsored by The Kentucky Beef Council. The program is open to anyone interested in becoming a voice for beef, from producers to industry professionals, and beyond.
Applications for Class II will open in the fall of 2026
LOCAL BEEF DIRECTORY
Join our local beef directory! Submit your farm/business to the directory now.
beef checkoff program
The Kentucky beef checkoff works on behalf of the state's more than 32,000 cattle farmers. The mission of the beef checkoff is to increase consumer demand for beef through promotion, research, and education. While farmers are hard at work caring for their land and livestock, the beef checkoff is connecting with consumers to promote their product - delicious, wholesome beef.
Producer Resources
The Producer Resource Portal allows producers to access images for use in beef promotion. You'll have access to beef lifestyle photography, fresh cut beef photography and packaging, hot-to videos featuring Beef. It's What's For Dinner chefs, infographics, website recipe imagery and more.
25-26 Marketing plan
The Kentucky Beef Council is an organization working for the cattle producers of Kentucky in areas of promotion, education, and research. The Beef Checkoff funds these programs. The marketing plan is an in-depth assessment of how the Kentucky Beef Council will utilize these funds to increase beef demand.