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Wisconsin Celebrates 22nd Year of Beef Checkoff in July
Wisconsin Ag Connection - 07/07/2008

The excitement of June Dairy Month will continue into July as Wisconsin cattle producers celebrate Beef Month. According to Christina Torkelson, an intern with the Wisconsin Beef Council in Madison, the cattle industry plays a crucial role in the state's economy--and nearly everyone plays a part in making that happen.

"We have a continuing love affair with beef, whether it's the All-America hamburger or a thick steak fired up on the grill," Torkelson says. "The season of outdoor activities and backyard barbecues is upon us, creating an even stronger relationship this time of year."

The WBC says cattle are produced in all 50 states by some 970,000 cattlemen, caring for about 97 million animals. In Wisconsin, the cattle industry contributes more than $936 million annually to local economies--which is part of a $70 billion industry on the national level. That's the equivalent of 65 pounds of meat per person.

"While the U.S. has less than 10 percent of the world's beef inventory, it produces nearly 25 percent of the world's beef supply," Torkelson said.

Meanwhile, the state's beef checkoff, which turns 22 years old this year, helps local producers by providing an avenue to promote their products to a very large consumer base.

For more information about the Wisconsin Beef Council or to request informational literature, call 608-833-7177.


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