RAISING Beef in Iowa
Take a minute to get to know our beef farmers in Iowa. In response to a growing interest in knowing more about how beef is raised and connecting consumers to farmers. NCBA, a contractor to the Beef Checkoff, generated its first-ever social responsibility report, The Cattlemen's Stewardship Review. The first-of-its-kind look at the values and vision of beef farmers and ranchers and how they responsibly raise wholesome food and healthy animals.
Iowa Local Beef Directory
There are so many choices of beef and we want to help you find the best option for you and connect you with local beef farmers/ranchers. We've assembled a local beef directory to help connect you with options to purchase beef directly from beef farmers. Check out our list of local beef farms and ranches!
Stronger Communities:
The Wulf Family
The Wulf Family raise cattle, crops and two future farmers in Blackhawk county, Iowa.
Behind The Block
Lamoni Livestock Auction and Fisher Farms showcase the importance a local market has on the community, the economy and Iowa's beef business
The Peterson Family
The Peterson family own and operate a seedstock beef farm in Monroe county, Iowa.
The Schwers
Fourth generation farmers, Marty and Steve Schwers, raise cattle on their family farm New Vienna.
Kennedy Cattle Company
The Kennedy family strives for animal care on their farm in Cass county.
Plowman Farms, Inc.
The Plowman family owns and operates a cow-calf farm in Van Buren county, Iowa
Hanrahan Ranch
Dan owns and operates a cow-calf farm alongside with his father in Madison county.
Triple U Ranch
The Utesch family owns and operates a cow-calf and feedlot farm in Cherokee and Woodbury counties.
The Peters Family
The Peter's family own and operate a cow-calf farm in Jackson county, Iowa.
Beef Quality Assurance: Raising The Bar On Raising Cattle
The beef community has a long-standing commitment to caring for their animals and providing families with the safest, highest-quality beef possible. The Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) program trains farmers and ranchers on best practice cattle management techniques to ensure their animals and the environment are cared for.
Farm Resources:
PRODUCTION STORY
Across the journey of raising beef, one thing remains constant – the beef community’s shared commitment to raising cattle in a safe and environmentally sustainable way.
BEEF SAFETY
Safety plays an essential function across the beef lifecycle journey – from the cattle ranches across the U.S., to the meat processing plants, to your kitchen table.
BEEF SUSTAINABILITY
A sustainable food supply balances efficient production with environmental, social and economic impacts with Beef Quality Assurance protocols.
RETHINK THE RANCH
Much has changed since the days of cowboys, cattle drives and the Old West. Today, it's more about drones, apps and computers. Join us as we travel across the country talking to real, modern ranchers about how they care for the cattle, what inspires them and why they work so hard day after day.