Arizona Beef Council Engages with Nurses at Statewide Conference
LAUREN MAEHLING, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | February 14, 2025
In September, the Arizona Beef Council (ABC) participated in the Arizona Nurses Association Townhall Conference at Grand Canyon University, engaging with healthcare professionals on the latest science behind beef nutrition. As trusted sources of dietary information, nurses play a vital role in guiding patients toward balanced and nutritious food choices. ABC hosted a booth at the event, providing attendees with research-backed data on the role beef can play in a healthy lifestyle. Nurses from diverse backgrounds—including public health, in-home care, education, and hospital settings—stopped by to learn more about beef’s nutrient-rich profile. Many expressed appreciation for the opportunity to access reliable information they could share with their patients.
Beyond the event, nurses received follow-up materials reinforcing the latest research on beef nutrition, including its benefits in supporting health in all life stages, and lean beef’s role in a heart-healthy diet. This outreach effort aligns with ABC’s ongoing commitment to providing accurate nutritional science to both healthcare professionals and consumers.
By engaging with nurses at this influential conference, ABC continues to ensure that beef remains a recognized and valued component of health and well-being conversations. Events like these help strengthen the connection between beef producers and the broader healthcare community, reinforcing beef’s role in nourishing individuals and families across Arizona.
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Kansas and Nebraska Beef Councils
Attending nutrition events like this one are made possible by a partnership with the Kansas and Nebraska Beef Councils.
About the Arizona Beef Council
The Arizona Beef Council is a non-profit organization served by a nine-member board of directors representing cattle growers, cattle feeders, and dairy farmers, and are appointed by the Governor of Arizona. These volunteers oversee the Beef Checkoff and Checkoff-funded programs.
About the Beef Checkoff Program
The Beef Checkoff Program was established as part of the 1985 Farm Bill. The checkoff assesses $1 per head on the sale of live domestic and imported cattle, in addition to a comparable assessment on imported beef and beef products. States may retain up to 50 cents on the dollar and forward the other 50 cents per head to the Cattlemen’s Beef Promotion and Research Board, which administers the national checkoff program, subject to USDA Approval. For more information, visit BeefBoard.org.