Nations Working Together For Cattle Producers
Despite a recent Wall Street Journal article addressing American’s skepticism regarding free-trade, folks need to understand that exports are critical for America’s Ranchers to remain competitive. I’m Susan Allen when I return on Open Range, a group of countries that came together in 1993 have created a powerful collation to market beef. The Five Nations Beef Alliance that I will refer to as (FNBA) includes the national organizations representing beef cattle producers in Australia, Canada, Mexico, New Zealand and the United States. Together, the Cattle Council of Australia, Canadian Cattlemen’s Association, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, Beef + Lamb New Zealand, and Confederación Nacional de Organizaciones Ganaderas work to represent cattle producers that account for one third of the worlds beef. The FNBA mission is to exceed global consumers’ expectations in respect of beef, while eliminating non-scientific and political trade restrictions. A tough one especially considering the two Beef producing powerhouses Brazil and Argentina aren’t part of FNBA. The FNBA also supports the move toward animal identification systems that facilitate the eradication of animal disease and management of animal health concerns with the end goal of provide confidence to beef consumers. This year the FNBC introduced a new youth program under the Five Nations Beef Alliance that works to unite young leaders from cooperating nations passionate about the future direction of the beef industry through conferences and events. I’m Susan Allen
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