Learn how, environmentally, cattle play a unique role in our food system, and how beef farmers and ranchers are contributing to a more sustainable food supply.
During this webinar, you will learn how, environmentally, cattle play a unique role in our food system, and how beef farmers and ranchers are contributing to a more sustainable food supply. Animal agriculture expert, Sara Place, PhD and registered dietitian,
Amy Myrdal Miller, MS, RDN, FAND discuss common controversial topics related to the role of beef in a healthy, sustainable diet, review the evidence quantifying the environmental impacts of beef production, and identify ways in which you can effectively
communicate the evidence and provide realistic recommendations for your audience.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
- Verbalize common concerns around the role of animal agriculture in a sustainable diet/food supply.
- Identify ways in which the beef farmer and rancher community meets the growing global protein demand while engaging in sustainable production practices.
- Communicate evidence on cattle’s carbon footprint and the environmental impact of beef production.
CONTINUING EDUCATION:
The Beef Checkoff is a Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Provider with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR). Registered dietitians (RDs) and dietetic technicians, registered (DTRs) will receive 1.0 continuing professional education
unit (CPEU) for completion of this program/material. CDR Accredited Provider #AN008.
The focus of this activity is rated Level 2 and is available until May 15, 2023 (Activity #: 155662; CPEU category: 175 Lectures/Webinars; Learning codes [8018; 9020; 9030]). Learners may submit evaluations of program/materials quality to the CDR
at www.cdrnet.org.