BEEFCARE
Timeline
Where We Have Been
2020
January
WFCF launches the BeefCARE program. Farms and ranches begin their annual evaluations against the BeefCARE standard using a scored audit tool that encourages continuous improvement in their sustainability journey (ongoing).
May
2020
Producer Advisory Board (PAB) selected, representing
farms and ranches in different regions across the US. The PAB will evaluate BeefCARE and provide feedback.
December
2019
USRSB reviews BeefCARE Standard and recognizes the program
2019
November,
December
WFCF develops BeefCARE Standard aligned
with USRSB Framework, Indicators and Metrics.
2015
Where Food Comes From Founding Member of US Roundtable for Sustainable Beef.
2020
December
BeefCARE Expert Committee finalized. They will annually review BeefCARE and recommend changes based on the current science and the USRSB framework, indicators and metrics to ensure continuous improvement of all BeefCARE approved farms and ranches.
2020
July
A BeefCARE survey is sent to the Producer Advisory Board asking detailed questions about how to improve BeefCARE.
2021
March
CARE Certified meat products hit shelves
2021
February
BeefCARE audit tool revised to reflect the review and recommendations from the PAB and Expert Committee.
BeefCARE Standard made public on the CARE website to undergo 30-day Public Comment Period, ending April 15, 2021.
