Education Center

For Chefs And Culinary Educators

Ranch To Table

Educational Program

We are proud to offer a series of Ranch to Table education modules at no charge to chefs, culinary instructors, and their students. If you complete the four-part course, you will earn 15 Continuing Education Hours (CEH’s) from the American Culinary Federation (ACF).

How it works

Once you register for the free course, you will go through four, self-paced Ranch to Table Education Modules covering: Ranching, Cattle Feeding, Beef Processing and Grading, and Beef Fabrication and Distribution. You will also be required to complete two tests with a score of 80% or higher to receive your certificate of completion to submit to the ACF for your CEH hours.

Once you have completed and passed the course and evaluation, you will be given access to the PowerPoint slides to use in your culinary classroom, instructor notes, student assessments, and other beef industry resources.

Course Overview

cattle ranching

Ranching

High-quality beef begins at the ranch. Selecting the best cattle, treating them with care and respect, providing a healthy diet and caring for the environment are critical to raising the highest quality beef.

cattle feeding

Cattle Feeding

The cattle continue to be cared for in the low-stress environment of the feed yard. They are fed a balanced diet formulated for the health of the cattle and the quality of the beef.

Beef Processing, Beef Grading, USDA

Beef Processing and Grading

We take great responsibility to ensure the humane treatment of cattle through final processing. Multiple food safety steps and a sophisticated grading system prepare the carcass for fabrication.

Beef Fabrication and Distribution

Beef Fabrication and Distribution

Follow the beef carcass onto the fabrication floor where it is broken down into primals and subprimals by trained butchers who take great care to ensure it is done to the highest standard for packaging and distribution.

 

Register for the Ranch to Table Educational Program.

Our STAR Commitment

The Agri Beef Star Commitment is built on four fundamental principles

Sustainability

We are stewards of the land and natural resources entrusted to our care. As we continue to grow, we embrace our obligation to eliminate waste, preserve our environment, create long-term employment opportunities, and support the ranching way of life.

Total Quality

We produce food to the highest level of quality and satisfaction. We are dedicated to applying the most advanced practices and food safety measures from ranch to table to ensure consistent quality standards. Your family will experience nothing but the best from our products and services.

Animal Well-Being

We recognize livestock as the foundation of our livelihood. All of our animals are treated with dignity and respect, and we are proactive in implementing the best animal care practices from leading behavior and husbandry experts to ensure animal health and productivity.

Responsibility

We are committed to socially responsible business practices. We have an obligation to contribute to the overall health, safety, and education of our employees and their families, our communities, our industries, and those in need.