Beef production at center stage during Colorado Beef Council industry farm tour 

Of the 18 attendees in a recent industry farm tour hosted by the Colorado Beef Council, nearly all of them had never stepped foot on a farm or ranch. Those who responded to the post-tour survey, 100% said their perception of the beef industry had changed positively because of the tour.

Colorado School Nutrition Association members were hosted recently by the Colorado Beef Council for an industry farm tour where they were able to talk to industry leaders and see the lifecycle of the beef cattle firsthand. The event was a precursor to the CBC’s annual convention.

“It was amazing to see the care and thought that goes into raising the animals,” an attendee from a local school district said in a news release. “It is clear that the farmers and ranchers put a lot of thought into what they are doing.”

Attendees were able to view the beef production process starting with the cow-calf stage and follow it through the feedyard segment. Stops on the tour included the Walter Angus Ranch and the Five Rivers-Kuner Feedyard. Throughout the tour, participants had the chance to speak with cattle producers, ask questions, and learn about the use of science behind breeding, animal care and nutrition.

At the Walter Angus Ranch, attendees were able to ask questions and learn about planning and dedication that goes into daily ranch activities. This portion of the tour highlighted the care and effort involved in the early stages of beef production.