Beef, Explained.
Explore trusted beef educational resources from Missouri and across the nation. From cattle production and sustainability to beef nutrition and more, find programs and resources designed to help you (and those around you) learn more about beef.
Missouri Education Programs
Beef in the Classroom
Bring beef into the classroom with resources that make cooking easy, budget-friendly and educational. Give students a hands-on way to learn about beef while building skills they can use in the kitchen and beyond.
Missouri Beef Toolkit
A one-stop collection of educational resources to help bring beef to life in the classroom. Explore videos, lesson plans, PowerPoints, infographics, handouts and more - designed to make learning about beef, agriculture and the journey from pasture to plate engaging and easy.
Beef 101: Prepare Beef Like a Pro
Freezing & Thawing Basics
Freeze it right. Thaw it safely. Learn the basics of freezing and thawing beef, from keeping cuts fresh in the freezer to choosing the best method for safely and effectively thawing them when you’re ready to cook. Learn More
Beef Grading: What It Means & Why It Matters
What do Prime, Choice and Select actually mean? This video breaks down the basics of beef grading and explores one of the key factors that affects a beef grade: marbling. Learn how marbling contributes to beef’s flavor, tenderness and juiciness. Also explore what those familiar grades mean when you’re choosing beef.
Educational Beef Articles
The Beef Lifecycle (Ranch to Table)
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Beef and the Environment
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