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.
2020
July
A BeefCARE survey is sent to the Producer Advisory Board asking detailed questions about how to improve BeefCARE.
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.
Where We Are Going
2020
September
BeefCARE Expert Committee will be 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
Fall
CARE Certified meat products hit shelves
2020
4th Quarter
BeefCARE audit tool will be revised to reflect the review and recommendations from the PAB and Expert Committee.
Detailed audit reports will always be provided to all BeefCARE participants to help them map their journey of continuous improvement in sustainability. We will also work to provide improved tools for participants to assist with their journey. (ongoing)
4th Quarter
2020
Develop a public comment process for the BeefCARE standard (4th quarter 2020)
4th Quarter
2020
BeefCARE standard will be made public on the CARE website
