Do You raise and directly market beef?
If you haven't done so already, consider being a part of our Iowa Local Beef Directory by filling out the producer submission form. Add your farm or market posting today!
Farm Resources
inspected processors in iowa
Learn more about available processors in your area and their inspection status.
ISU Extension Fact Sheet
The initial steps of marketing local beef don't have to be overwhelming. This resource is a great tool that outlines considerations as you start building a local market.
Beef buying guide
This guide includes marketing terms and information on storage and handling, meat inspection, and common beef cuts, etc.
We Care, We Are Capable
IBIC works alongside the NCBA, a contractor to the Beef Checkoff, to provide beef farmers with resources to best management practices. In Iowa we work with the Iowa Beef Center staff to provide in-person training certification sessions and assistance with online trainings.
Beef University
This checkoff funded online training program is designed to help give you the latest information, research and consumer insights on beef. There are four educational components featuring; 1) raising beef, 2) nutrition and health, 3) beef basics and cuts, and 4) the modern consumer.
Masters of Beef Advocacy (MBA)
This checkoff-funded self-directed online training program is designed to equip you, a beef producer with information needed to be an everyday advocate of the beef industry. MBA students will be required to complete five course in beef advocacy.
Are You Familiar With the Beef Checkoff Program?
If you've never heard of the Beef Checkoff Program and you raise cattle, please take a few minutes to become familiar with the program and what it means to you as a producer. Visit https://www.beefboard.org/ to start learning today!
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Where To Buy?
We've assembled a local beef directory to help connect buyers and sellers. Utilize the link below to view the listing.
Buying Experience
Help your customers navigate the buying process so everybody understands what to expect after the sale is complete.
Beef Cut Charts
Do your customers have questions about various cuts and preparation methods? This handy guide matches each cut with a preferred cooking method.
Learn The Labels
Shopping, in general, can be an overwhelming task. There are so many choices to sort through and labels are getting more and more informative. Click here for information to help your customers make informed buying decisions.