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JIM HYDE LIVESTOCK
Jim Hyde Livestock is located in just south of the Pennsylvania— of cattle on their farm at a time and can recognize each and every
West Virginia border, in the small town, Enterprise. The farm has one. They Hydes raise their cattle free of antibiotics and allow them
been passed through three generations of Hydes and over the years, to graze on their acres of land year-round. During the winter months,
has grown to over 1500 acres. The Hydes not only birth their own they supplement their diet with hay and grain.
calves, they purchase cows at varying ages from smaller farms in the Cattle are processed on site in their own meat packing facility.
nearby. Jim and his son keep anywhere between 600 to 1000 heads Customers can opt to have their cuts wrapped in paper or vacuum
of cattle on their farm at a time and can recognize each and every wrapped and are welcome to visit the facility to pick up their order
one. They Hydes raise their cattle free of antibiotics and allow them or have their orders shipped. The Hydes not only birth their own
to graze on their acres of land year-round. During the winter months, calves, they purchase cows at varying ages from smaller farms in the
they supplement their diet with hay and grain. nearby. Jim and his son keep anywhere between 600 to 1000 heads
Cattle are processed on site in their own meat packing facility. of cattle on their farm at a time and can recognize each and every
Customers can opt to have their cuts wrapped in paper or vacuum one. They Hydes raise their cattle free of antibiotics and allow them
wrapped and are welcome to visit the facility to pick up their order to graze on their acres of land year-round. During the winter months,
or have their orders shipped. The Hydes not only birth their own they supplement their diet with hay and grain. The Hydes not only
calves, they purchase cows at varying ages from smaller farms in the birth their own calves, they purchase cows at varying ages from
nearby. Jim and his son keep anywhere between 600 to 1000 heads smaller farms in the nearby. Jim and his son keep anywhere between


Food For Thought > Environment > Greenhouse Gas Emissions

GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS
United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization estimates
the meat industry generates nearly one-fifth of the man-
made greenhouse gas emissions that are accelerating climate
change worldwide, far more than transportation. Reining in
meat consumption once a week can help slow this trend.



Food For Thought > Personal Health > Meat Consumption

MEAT CONSUMPTION
In 2000, Americans consumed an average 57
195.2
pounds more meat than they did annually in the
189.0
1950s. Table shows the pounds per capita, bone-
182.2
less-trimmed weight of all meats, which includes
177.2
beef, pork, veal and lamb, chicken, turkey, fish and
161.7
shellfish.

138.2

1950–59 1960–69 1970–79 1980–89 1990–99 2000
Source: http://www.usda.gov/factbook/tables/ch2table21.jpg



Food For Thought > Personal Health > Benefits of Beef

BENEFITS OF BEEF
Beef supplies an abundant amount of key nutrients to help children • Iron—Helps carry oxygen in the blood to all cells and
and tweens grow to be strong and healthy. Nutrients that are found in muscles to prevent fatigue
beef—protein, zinc, phosphorus and iron—contribute to optimal growth, • B-Complex Vitamins (including Vitamin B12, Niacin, Vitamin B6 and
cognitive function, red blood cell development and preventing iron defi- Rib oflavin)—Help release energy from food.
ciency during the adolescent years.

Not only does beef provide an excellent amount of nutrients, but did
you know that there are at least 12 cuts of beef that are leaner than a SERVING SIZE
skinless chicken thigh and meet the USDA Labeling Guidelines for lean
my palm
or extra lean?

A three-ounce serving of lean beef contributes less than 10 percent of
calories to a 2,000-calorie diet yet it supplies more than 10 percent of
the Daily Value for nine essential nutrients. Based on a 2000-calorie diet,
just 3 ounces of lean beef provides you with:

• Protein—Helps build a strong and muscular body
• Zinc—Helps create a healthy immune system & heal wounds
• Phosphorus—Necessary for strong teeth and bones



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A standing rib roast is a cut of beef from the rib section, which is
one of the eight primal cuts of beef. The entire rib section com-
prises ribs six through twelve of the animal; a standing rib roast
PRIME RIB
can comprise anywhere from two to seven ribs. It is given the
name “standing” because it is most often roasted in a standing
position, that is, with the ribs stacked vertically and the vertebral
WE NEED
processes on the bottom. A colloquial and popular term for this
cut is “prime rib”.
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BEEFriend is a cooperative way to buy your beef, aimed at sup-
>> Controversy Looms Over Dairy porting sustainable agriculture, preserving the environment and
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providing access to higher quality, healthier beef. This portal
>> Moms Weigh in on Animal
Antibiotics allows you to leverage the purchasing power of groups to source There are 76 members to date and growing!
Meet the others that care about the quality
>> Tester: Small Farms Won with your meat directly from local farmers. By using BEEFriend, you
of their beef. One day, you may share the
Food Safety Exemption reduce the demand on commercially raised animals and support purchase of a cow!

>> States Consider Bans on Farm farmers in your local region that care for each cow they raise.
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>> Processors Ask for Meat, Poultry
The benefits are simple:
‘Pasteurization’
• reduced carbon footprint
>> Publisher’s Platform: Transparency
is Good • animals raised and processed naturally and humanely
BEEFriend sources its beef from 12 different
>> GAO Reports on USDA Contracts • support local farmers family owned farms in West Virginia and
for School Meals • decreased cost of higher quality meat by buying in bulk Pennsylvania. Sourcing meat locally can save
a cow over 4,000 miles of travel in its life.
for School Meals
Become a member or visit at your leisure—your presence here

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>> Dairy Pro Offers Food Safety
Strategies JOIN NOW
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