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# Tyson Foods Leads in Verifying Sustainable Cattle Production Practices at Scale in the U.S.
- URL: https://cibocom.ghost.io/tyson-foods-leads-in-verifying-sustainable-cattle-production-practices-at-scale-in-the-u-s/
- Published: 2020-09-09T00:00:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-10-08T15:12:52.000Z
- Author: Cibocom
- Tags: Tyson Foods, pork, beef, poultry

SPRINGDALE, Ark., September 9, 2020 - Tyson Foods has unveiled its plans to authenticate sustainable beef production methods on over 5 million acres of cattle grazing land in the U.S. This initiative is set to be the most extensive beef transparency program in the U.S., and is a part of Tyson Foods’ commitment to sustainably feed the world while prioritizing people, the planet, and animals. In collaboration with Where Food Comes From, the leading provider of certification and verification services to the food industry, Tyson Foods will procure cattle from BeefCARE™-verified beef producers. These producers are dedicated to raising cattle using practices that positively affect the land and animals, and are keen to promote this. BeefCARE is an independent sustainability verification program for cattle ranchers. The program employs third-party audits to confirm that farmers and ranchers are implementing best practices in caring for animals, the environment, and the people and communities who support them. BeefCARE standards include practices such as having a cattle grazing management plan to help promote vegetative growth and diversity, water availability and quality, prevent/reduce soil erosion, and support carbon sequestration. Currently, over 200 ranches are enrolled in the program with plans to expand the program over the next several years. The program is recognized by the U.S. Roundtable for Sustainable Beef. To ensure improved management of grasslands and rangelands, Tyson Foods will also collaborate with The Nature Conservancy to assess and enhance the environmental components of the current BeefCARE program. Experts from the Nature Conservancy will provide input to Where Foods Comes From based on scientific analyses and land and livestock management experience. Steve Stouffer, group president of Tyson Fresh Meats, emphasized the importance of sustainable beef production practices that prioritize people, the planet, and animals. He stated that their aim is to work with ranchers to verify and, when possible, improve those practices so that they can be transparent with their customers and consumers about how cattle in their supply chain are raised. Dr. Sasha Gennet, director of Sustainable Grazing Lands for The Nature Conservancy in North America, stated that sustainability is a business necessity in the U.S. beef industry to ensure long-term food production, economic security for ranchers and their communities, and a healthy environment for everyone. She praised Tyson Foods for taking proactive steps to achieve a sustainable beef system that supports farmers and ranchers while improving our critical natural resources, including soil, water, and wildlife. This latest initiative builds on Tyson Foods’ goal for beef sustainability. In 2018, Tyson Foods became the first U.S. protein company to license Progressive Beef, a quality management system designed for cattle feeding operators that sell to companies like Tyson Foods. Operators certified in the program follow best practices for animal welfare, food safety, responsible antibiotic use and environmental sustainability, and these practices are verified twice per year through USDA-approved auditors. In 2020, Tyson Foods will purchase more than 3 million Progressive Beef-certified cattle, which represents more than half of the cattle in the company’s supply chain. Sustainability throughout the food system is fundamental to Tyson Foods’ core values, which call on the company to “strive to serve as stewards of the resources entrusted to us.” The company has previously set targets to improve land stewardship practices on two million acres of corn, partnered with the World Resources Institute to set science-based greenhouse gas reduction targets, and is collaborating with the World Resources Institute to establish Contextual Water Targets, which take into consideration the entire watershed at 11 priority locations. For more information, visit www.tysonsustainability.com. About Tyson Foods Tyson Foods, Inc. is among the world’s largest food companies and a recognized leader in protein. Established in 1935 by John W. Tyson and grown under three generations of family leadership, the company has a broad portfolio of products and brands like Tyson®, Jimmy Dean®, Hillshire Farm®, Ball Park®, Wright®, Aidells®, ibp® and State Fair®. Tyson Foods continually innovates to make protein more sustainable, tailor food for everywhere it’s available and raise the world’s expectations for how much good food can do. Based in Springdale, Arkansas, the company has 141,000 team members. Through its Core Values, Tyson Foods strives to operate with integrity, create value for its shareholders, customers, communities and team members and serve as a steward of the animals, land and environment entrusted to it. Visit www.tysonfoods.com. Contact: Caroline Ahn, 312-614-6047 Category: IR, Newsroom in English to avoid plagiarism.