The Protein PACT

Wondering what the Protein PACT is all about? If you've got 2 minutes, check out this video. #sustainability #foodsystems #agriculture

#DidYouKnow: U.S. dairy farmers provide #NutrientDense products to people around the world! The U.S. Department of Agriculture Foreign Agricultural Service reports #USDairy exports reached a record $9.5 billion in 2022. https://buff.ly/3NED9ZJ

Sustainability is a complex topic. Food and Ag face the brunt of this complexity in everything between highly regulated industries, having to account for biogeochemical processes and being persistently proactive in looking for innovation and research that can move us further faster. Join Meat Institute. The Protein PACT and our partners at Sealed Air Corporation for this update on relevant sustainability and legislative topics across the #meat sector. #Sustainability #Protein #ProteinPACT #RegenAg #Livestock https://lnkd.in/gR7Q7gd6

#AnimalAg plays an important role in many cultures across the United States and around the world. 75% of American Indian/Alaska Native-operated farms specialize in livestock production. https://buff.ly/40jtDjN

Are you a seasoned professional in the meat industry looking to make a lasting impact? The Meat Institute's Emerging Leaders Program is seeking experienced mentors to guide and inspire the next generation of leaders. Why Mentor? ✅ Invaluable Experience: Share your knowledge and insights, helping mentees navigate their careers and grow within the industry. ☑ Mutual Growth: Mentorship is a two-way street. Learn new perspectives and reinforce your own leadership skills. ✅ Build Lasting Relationships: Form meaningful connections with an Emerging Leader and contribute to their professional journey. Your expertise can shape the future of our industry. Be a part of this transformative journey and help cultivate tomorrow's leaders. Interested in becoming a mentor? Reach out to Megan McCullough at mmccullough@meatinstitute.org. Thank you to CRYOVAC® Brand Food Packaging for sponsoring this program.

Our #ProteinPACT partners are leaders in reducing waste. Animals upcycle plants that humans can't eat, and nearly all parts of animals raised for food are put to use. Check out Real Leather for one great example:

Joe Dykhuis grew up on a pig farm with about 80 sows in Michigan. Now Dykhuis Farms has 19,000 sows. But it isn’t just the size of the farm that changed. #PorkCares Meet Joe:

According to the National Cattlemen's Beef Association, 96% of cattle operations in the United States are family owned and operated. That means you are supporting family farms and ranches when you choose to #EatBeef. https://buff.ly/3MtvKL7

Did you know❓ In 2023, we joined more than 85 companies to support an industry-wide data collection effort by sharing data on more than 90 different metrics as part of The Protein PACT, a multi-species effort that is coordinated and funded by supply chain partners across various value chains. To learn more, read our 2023 Integrated Report: https://ow.ly/3nJ650SrRXQ