Grass Run Farms
In the U.S., we have created an educational program focused on grass fed production. “Experience Nature’s Goodness” is an annual event to give our customers the opportunity for a farm-to-fork experience. The experience provides a deep-dive into domestic and imported grass fed beef production, consumer demand, a full carcass cutting and new product demonstration by…
JBS USA Beef and Pork
In the U.S., we have created and implemented two customer education programs, “Beef University” and “Pork University,” to strengthen our customer partnerships and foster ongoing understanding of the beef and pork industries. During our three-day Beef University, our customers first gain valuable industry insights at Colorado State University, where they experience hands-on activities and taste…
Grand Island, NE, Beef Production Facility
JBS USA Grand Island believes giving back to our communities is an essential role of our company, which is why the beef production facility was happy to be a part of the 2018 Lincoln Elementary School Family Picnic. In May 2018, Green Bay team members were able to donate drinks for the picnic’s annual fundraiser,…
Pilgrim's USA
Each year, the Joint Poultry Safety & Health Council sponsors the Joint Poultry Industry Safety Recognition Program for National Chicken Council (NCC), National Turkey Federation (NTF) and U.S. Poultry and Egg Association (USPOULTRY) members. The program seeks to motivate employers to continuously improve their safety performance through the establishment of sound safety and health programs…
Cactus, TX, Beef Production Facility
After JBS Cactus Beef Plant lost a good portion of its work force in 2007, there was a huge need to recruit people to keep the Cactus facility running. The recruiting teams traveled all over the United States, hiring team members to keep the facility staffed, but as soon as the new team members arrived,…
Bordertown, SA, Small Stock Processing Facility
In May 2018, JBS Australia Bordertown was nominated as a top three finalist for the South Australia Training Awards’ Large Employer of the Year Award out of 40 total category entries. Hosted by the Training and Skills Commission, the South Australia Training Awards are the state’s peak accolades for vocational education and training, recognizing quality,…
Waco, TX, Prepared Foods Facility
In January 2019, the Pilgrim’s Waco team was awarded by the Workforce Solutions Heart of Texas as Employer of Excellence for McLennan County. The Waco facility strives to be the employer of choice in their community and stay true to Pilgrim’s vision of becoming the best and most respected company in the industry, creating the…
Green Bay, WI, Beef Production Facility
In March 2018, our Green Bay beef production facility and the United Food and Commercial Workers International Union (UFCW) Local 1473 joined together to sponsor a team and attend the 16thAnnual Literacy Green Bay Scrabble Bee. A delicious chicken dinner, silent auction and two games of Scrabble were enjoyed by all, with proceeds from the…
Plainwell, MI, Beef Production Facility
In 2018, our Plainwell beef facility received the “Golden Trowel Award” from the local Plainwell Rotary Club for its continued service to the community and the Rotary. Over the past five years, JBS USA Plainwell has donated meat, manpower and a grill for events for the community, along with the facility’s continued involvement in the…
Plainwell, MI, Beef Production Facility:
During the month of February 2018, our Plainwell beef facility showed its support for heart health by putting on weekly bake sales, encouraging team members to wear red and holding a “50/50 raffle,” in which one half of all raffle proceeds is donated to the American Heart Association (AHA), and the remaining half is given…
