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Souderton Braves National Cheerleading Competition

Souderton, PA, Beef Production Facility

In late 2017, our Souderton, PA, beef production facility’s local Souderton Braves Junior Pee Wee Cheerleading Squad advanced from their regional competition in Trenton, NJ, to the National Cheerleading Competition in Disney World. Wanting to support the girls and ensure their trip to Orlando, JBS USA Souderton team members donated $1,200 to their cause. Their…

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Supplier Code of Conduct

JBS USA

JBS is committed to conducting business ethically, with integrity and in compliance with all applicable laws, regulations and rules. JBS expects Vendors to demonstrate the same commitment to ethical business conduct and integrity by complying with all applicable laws, regulations and rules.  Additionally, all Vendors must agree to abide by this Vendor Code of Conduct…

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Responsible Soy Sourcing Policy

Pilgrim’s Moy Park

At Moy Park Our vision is to be leader in sustaining air, water and land by minimizing the resources needed to produce quality chicken products and minimizing waste generated. We are continually strengthening our commitment and evolving our approach. This includes efforts to ensure the responsible sourcing of our raw materials. We are dedicated to…

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Northern Great Plains Sustainable Beef Pilot

JBS USA Beef

The Northern Great Plains (NGP) Sustainable Beef Pilot is a collaborative engagement process between all sectors of the beef supply chain to test the U.S. Beef Industry Sustainability Framework and its tools and resources in a way that is viable and practical for cow-calf producers in the NGP. While the pilot will initially involve a…

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Grass Run Farms Producer Sustainability Pilot

JBS USA Beef

JBS USA, through their Grass Run Farms Program, tested the applicability of the USRSB cow-calf and feedyard metrics in a grass-fed system. The pilot project achieved 80 percent completion rate of the metric questions for more than 30,000 head of cattle from three family farm partners, representing 75 percent of Grass Run Farms’ supply.

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JBS USA, Five Rivers and Texas Beef Producers Sustainable Beef Pilot Project

JBS USA Beef

JBS USA, Texas Beef Producers and 79 feedyard partners tested the applicability of the USRSB feedyard metrics at scale. The pilot project achieved 100 percent completion rate of the metric questions for over 2.9 million head of cattle from more than 90 feedyards – representing 56 percent of JBS USA’s fed cattle supply.

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Ingredient and Packaging Suppliers Workshop

Pilgrim’s Mexico

In 2018, the Pilgrim’s Mexico team hosted a workshop with their ingredient and packaging suppliers to discuss various opportunities and strengthen relationships.

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Burns Family Farm

Pilgrim’s USA

In 2010, Jamey Burns and his wife Julie began their family farm. With the assistance of an excel spreadsheet and admirable attention to detail, they successfully planned each detail of their future poultry farm raising chickens for Pilgrim’s in Carroll County, GA. Two retired military veterans with more than 40 years of combined service –…

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Grass Run Farms Family Farm Partner: Ryan and Kristine Jepsen

JBS USA Beef

Ryan and Kristine Jepsen founded Grass Run Farms in Decorah, IA, in 2008 and have continued to supply cattle for the brand since. They founded Grass Run Farms on careful management and sustainable stewardship. For 10 years, they have remained a primary supplier for the 100 percent grass fed program.

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Great Southern Family Farm Partner: Karn Station

JBS Australia

Tim Stokes manages the 3,500-acre Karn Station in Benalla, North East Victoria, which supplies livestock to our Great Southern Program in Australia. “We need to be able to show the consumer what happens on the farm to ensure that livestock have been grown and managed in a natural environment. To most farmers this is an…

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