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complete Level 1 classroom training or become recertified. A BQA calendar shows scheduled trainings, and locations, with electronic reminders sent to producers with an email address. |
| December Trainings Scheduled |
BQA training dates are scheduled for this December. View dates, and details, at www.pa-bqa.org. |
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Meet Anna Smith, a veterinary student at University of Pennsylvania,and a Team BEEF runner. Learn more about Anna and follow her and other BEEF runners at the Philadelphia Marathon this weekend. |
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 November
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Happy Thanksgiving from your friends at the PA Beef Council! We're thankful for producers who provide food for our tables, 365 days a year.
In this issue, learn about how two Pennsylvania producers helped connect Phildelphia area chefs with beef production. And read about Rachael Ray and her love of beef!
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Chefs Tour Beef Farms 
The PA Beef Council partnered with Herr Angus Farms, Nottingham, PA, and Nissley Brothers Farm, Mount Joy, PA, to host more than 15 Indian Ridge Provisions sales representatives and local chefs during an interactive farm tour on Wednesday, November 3.
Indian Ridge Provisions, Telford, PA, is a purveyor of fine meat and fresh seafood and is working to drive beef sales by helping PA restaurants add local beef to their menus.
The tour kicked off at Herr Angus Farms where the group received a first-hand look at a cow/calf operation during a pasture tour. The group boarded a hay wagon and headed to the fields while Dennis Byrne, manager of Herr Angus Farms, spoke about the farm's day-to-day operation, their commitment to animal health, genetics and nutrition, and the importance of sustainability. "We try to be as efficient as possible with the resources we have," said Bryne. "We take this very seriously."
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BQA Commission Meets
The BQA Commission met on November 11. At the meeting, the organization recognized retiring directors Alan Bair (pictured at left with BQA Director Nichole Hockenberry) and Drew Wilkins, Cargill for their service. 
The group also elected officers. Phoebe Bitler (center), Berks County dairy producer, will continue to lead the BQA Advisory Board. Dave McElhaney (R), Beaver County beef producer & industry representative with Allflex, is vice chair and Emily Landis (L), Centre County beef producer, will serve as secretary. |
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Rachael Ray Loves Beef!
 The Beef Checkoff, through the Northeast Beef Promotion Initiative, promoted beef at the Metropolitan Cooking and Entertaining Show, November 13-14. More than 25,000 people attended the show from the D.C. area.
The Beef Team, including Beef Council staff members Lisa Jones, Tiffany Cessna & Nichole Hockenberry, along with the National Beef Ambassador Team & Roseda Beef, served more than 8,000 grilled salsa steak samples, exceeding expectations and doubling the number from last year. Show volunteers wore BEEF logo aprons as they took tickets, helped chefs and answered questions. Chef Dave Zino, NCBA, headlined three educational workshops teaching entertaining with beef lessons to more than 200 people. Through a Holiday Beef Basket raffle, 750 people were added to The Beef Checkoff's Beef So Simple weekly e-recipe. The team also met Rachael Ray who signed their shirts. She wrote "Go Meat!" and told them she loves Beef!
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Want to learn more about Beef Council activities? Visit www.pabeef.org or contact us at 1-888-4BEEFPA.
Sincerely,
PA Beef Council Staff |
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