Responsibility

Giving Back To The Community

RESPONSIBILITY

HELPING OUR NORTHWEST COMMUNITIES

Neighbors helping neighbors is an age-old tradition in cattle country, and we have a deep-rooted responsibility to sustain the rural West’s ranching lifestyle by being fair and honest business partners and members of our communities. We work with over 1,000 ranching families across the Northwest to source only the best cattle for our family of brands. As a local employer and family-owned business, we have both the privilege and responsibility to give back to the communities that have supported us along the way.

Some of the highlights:

  • Joining forces with family-owned farms and ranches, we work to sustain the ranching lifestyles of local producers who embrace the standards required to raise the finest livestock
  • We have helped contribute over 2.4 million servings of beef to both Idaho and Washington food banks through the Beef Counts program since its inception to help provide high quality nutritious beef products to families in need
  • We match employee contributions to nonprofit organizations (not individuals), up to $500 per employee annually
  • Our employees volunteered over 1,300 hours to community organizations in 2015
  • We reduced days away from work due to injury by 21% from 2014 to 2015
  • Agri Beef is proud to be an important part of the Yakima Valley community in Washington state as the Yakima County's largest employer (900 employees), adding over $500 million to the valley economy and providing high quality training and career advancement opportunities. 

PROVIDING A SAFE WORKPLACE

We understand that, by nature, working in agriculture can be more dangerous than other occupations; therefore, on-the-job safety is a pillar of our business. Designated safety officers and annual training activities help us create and implement a strong culture of safety at all our locations.

GIVING BACK

We are dedicated to giving back to the communities in which we live and work. We are also motivated to make a difference in our giving, whether it's our time, talent or financial support. The hard work and dedication of our partners and employees to produce exceptional beef allows us to serve our communities and help make them more vibrant. To learn more about how we give back, please see 'Request a Donation' below. 

BEEF COUNTS

High-quality protein, which is a critical part of a balanced diet, is in short supply at our local food banks. To fill this gap, we helped found the Beef Counts Program in 2010 in conjunction with partners in the cattle business, grocery retailers, and our local food banks. Over the last 9 years, the program has provided over 2.4 million servings of beef to those who need it most in Washington and Idaho.
Despite our efforts, a huge protein need still exists. If you want to learn more about this one-of-a-kind program and how to donate, please visit:

REQUEST A DONATION

Do you have a cause that directly supports or addresses hunger, agricultural education and awareness, or the health, prosperity, and people of our Northwest communities? 

 

We believe it's important to focus our contributions towards non-profit organizations that closely align with our values and strongly support the most important basic needs of society:

  • Enhancing access and quality of child/family healthcare services
  • Increasing access and availability of proteins to those in need
  • Improving and supporting education, with an emphasis on rural agriculture 

If your cause aligns with our mission, find out how to request a donation here: 

 

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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.