This introductory module is the first in each series of modules. Once you have completed the introduction, continue with the modules below.
Start Here SKIP INTRO MODULEBelow are a series of modules for grazing operations, aimed at supporting actions that can improve the sustainability of your operation and the beef value chain. Modules will soon be available for each of the beef supply chain sectors.
Producers and ranchers are stewards of the land, tasked with taking care of not only livestock, but the forage species, soil, water, air, and wildlife.
Efficient and productive cow-calf operations are central to the sustainability and profitability of the entire beef value chain.
Ranchers and producers have a moral and ethical responsibility to ensure proper health and well-being of their animals.
One challenge for many cow-calf producers across the U.S. is how to successfully transfer their business to another entity (whether they are family or not) and maintain its farming or ranching heritage.
The safety and well-being of farm and ranch employees is of utmost importance in production agriculture.
Below are a series of modules for operators and employees of auction markets.
Auction markets have a moral and ethical responsibility to ensure proper health and well-being of animals.
The safety and well-being of auction market employees is of utmost importance.
Auction markets are stewards of the land, tasked with taking care of livestock and water resources used to support them.
Below are a series of modules for feedyard owners, managers, and employees. These modules may also be helpful for confined cow-calf, stocker, or backgrounder operations as well.
Feedyards have a moral and ethical responsibility to ensure proper health and well-being of their animals.
Efficient and productive feedyards are vital to the sustainability and profitability of the entire beef value chain.
The safety and well-being of feedyard employees is of utmost importance.
Feedyards are stewards of the land, tasked with taking care of livestock, as well as the soil, water, and air that supports them.