Monday, September 22, 2014

10 Facts about Beef!

Did You Know?


1. On every dollar, only 20 cents goes to the farmer!

2.  97% of Farms are Family Owned!

Monty Rey and my Dad
A Family Business

3.  The Average cow herd size in the U.S. is only 40 Cows!

4. The U.S. produces 20% of the world's beef supply with only 7% of the cows!

5. There are half as many ranchers as there were 30 years ago, but they are feeding double the population!

6. The average age of farmers and ranchers is 65!
Lamb Family
7. Ranching and Farming isn't a rich business - 75% of all U.S. Farms make less than $50,000 per year

8.  Beef Production accounts for only 2.8% of greenhouse gas emissions

9. A 3 ounce serving of beef provides 50% of your daily value of protein!

10. The cattle industry is rigorously monitored to make sure your product is the safest in the world!


The Herd enjoying the shade and pasture


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