A global organization with members in 24 countries, responsible for almost two thirds of cross-border beef trade world-wide, will meet in Uruguay this fall September to discuss goals, action and progress.
Presented by the international non-profit organization, Global Roundtable for Sustainable Beef (GRSB), this sixth Global Conference on Sustainable Beef will bring together leadership in the beef value chain who will report on measurable improvements in sustainability, with panel discussions and expert testimony to advance Proof Positive that sustainable beef is possible and in fact, real.
The industry continues to advance sustainability practices to expand its processes in ways that will target sustainability goals on climate, animal health and welfare, nature positive production and social impacts, both privately and through alignment with GRSB’s Global Goals.
Farmers and ranchers are caretakers of the land, animals, environment, people and communities around the world, and have continually adopted new and improved practices for many generations. As a rancher myself, I look forward to the opportunity to discuss the progress on global goals and opportunities with our diverse beef sustainability community that have come together through the GRSB.” – Bob Lowe, President of GRSB and beef producer from western Canada.
Prominent speakers making their way to Uruguay’s island city of Punta del Este include Dr. Mark Lyons, President and CEO of Alltech, who will give the Global Conference Keynote Address. Alltech cites that it “works with farmers to feed the world, raise healthy animals and plants and protect the environment.” Alltech will premiere its newest film documentary, World Without Cows, at the Global Conference on September 30th. A short trailer of the film can be viewed HERE.
“Canada has been a global leader for the past 10 years through the Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable Beef (CRSB), and we are pleased to see our expertise, progress and leadership on display at this year’s conference, including our National Beef Sustainability Assessment as a success story,” – Ryan Beierbach, Chair of the CRSB and GRSB Board member.
Fernanda Hoe, General Manager of Elanco Brasil will give the Capstone Address at the end of the last session. Elanco in Latin America and the US are focused on developing innovative solutions to support all people who raise and care for animals.
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