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The Federation of State Beef Councils

Beef USA — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 16:40:10 GMT

The Federation of State Beef Councils is the 45 Qualified State Beef Councils (QSBC) that collect the $1 per-head beef checkoff. The Federation’s vision statement sets its intent: to build beef demand by inspiring, unifying and supporting an effective state/national checkoff partnership.

The Federation has a long and compelling history, with roots stretching back to a voluntary checkoff in the 1920s. The structure and role of the Federation – as well as law that governs the checkoff operating today -- are outlined in Beef Research and Information Act of 1985.

Under the law, QSBCs may decide to contribute to the Federation with a portion of their 50-cent share of the checkoff. These dollars are re-invested in national checkoff programs. In this way, the Federation is part of a unified state-national checkoff partnership, to enhance beef demand-building efforts throughout the country. Producers, selected by states, make up the Federation board. This structure ensures that producer interests and opinions flow from the grassroots up for national consideration.

Both the Federation and the Cattlemen’s Beef Board (CBB) elect 10 members from their respective organizations to sit on the Beef Promotion Operating Committee (BPOC). This 20-member committee makes final national checkoff decisions, subject to approval by the CBB board and USDA.

Through a USDA-approved industry merger, the Federation is a division of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA). This system provides operational efficiencies, such as sharing offices and other business resources.

The Federation is responsible for its own business decisions and financial accountability. To further define and codify itself as an independent entity, the Federation has adopted a Resolution outlining its synergy with NCBA, as well a Statement of Beliefs and a Charter of (Independent) Principles.

The Federation of State Beef Councils

Beef USA — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 10:35:20 GMT

Who We Are

The Federation of State Beef Councils

Beef USA — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 13:51:17 GMT

Who We Are

The Federation of State Beef Councils

Beef USA — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 14:13:59 GMT

Who We Are

Both the Federation and the Cattlemen’s Beef Board (CBB) elect 10 members from its respective organizations to sit on the Beef Promotion Operating Committee (BPOC). This 20-member committee makes final national checkoff decisions, subject to approval by the CBB board and USDA.

The Federation of State Beef Councils

Beef USA — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 13:54:34 GMT

Who We Are

The Federation of State Beef Councils

Beef USA — Sun, 26 Jun 2011 14:57:57 GMT

The Federation of State Beef Councils is made up of the 45 beef councils that officially collect the $1 per-head beef checkoff. The Federation’s vision statement defines its purpose: to build beef demand by inspiring, unifying and supporting an effective state/national checkoff partnership.

Beef councils choose to invest in the Federation using a portion of the 50-cents they retain from the checkoff. Based on the level of that investment, states earn a certain number of director “seats” on the Federation board. Directors are chosen primarily from state beef council boards and act to represent state priorities and perspectives in national checkoff decisions.

By pooling state dollars, the Federation provides additional funding to help increase the impact of national checkoff efforts. In FY 2010, states contributed $8.1 million, about 18 percent, to the national program. The Federation also manages the separate Federation Initiative Fund, with voluntary contributions from cattle-rich states. The fund awards grants to states for high visibility beef promotions in heavily populated areas of the country. In FY 2010, state contributions to this fund totaled $240,000.

The Beef Promotion Operating Committee (BPOC) is where state and national producer voices unite. Both the Federation and the Cattlemen’s Beef Board elect 10 members of their respective organizations to the BPOC. This 20-member committee makes final national checkoff decisions, subject to approval by the CBB and USDA.

The Federation of State Beef Councils

Beef USA — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 11:46:35 GMT

Organizational Role within the Beef Checkoff

Defined in the Order as the Beef Industry Council of the National Live Stock and Meat Board, or any successor organization to the Beef Industry Council, which includes as its State affiliates the qualified State beef councils. At the time of the merger, USDA recognized the NCBA Federation Division as the successor organization.

By its bylaws, NCBA’s Federation Division has authority over all checkoff matters within NCBA.

Program Development & Implementation

Develops and implements programs
Contracts with BPOC as an existing national nonprofit industry organization in existence before the checkoff was established

Beef Promotion Operating Committee

Elects 10 Federation members
Helps determines programs and projects funded by national checkoff dollars

The Federation of State Beef Councils

Beef USA — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 11:45:27 GMT

Organizational Role within the Beef Checkoff

By its bylaws, NCBA’s Federation Division has authority over all checkoff matters within NCBA.

Program Development & Implementation

Develops and implements programs
Contracts with BPOC as an existing national nonprofit industry organization in existence before the checkoff was established

Beef Promotion Operating Committee

Elects 10 Federation members
Helps determines programs and projects funded by national checkoff dollars

The Federation of State Beef Councils

Beef USA — Sat, 18 Jun 2011 11:32:36 GMT

By its bylaws, NCBA’s Federation Division has authority over all checkoff matters within NCBA.

Program Development & Implementation

Develops and implements programs
Contracts with BPOC as an existing national nonprofit industry organization in existence before the checkoff was established

Beef Promotion Operating Committee

Elects 10 Federation members
Helps determines programs and projects funded by national checkoff dollars

The Federation of State Beef Councils

Beef USA — Sat, 18 Jun 2011 11:24:07 GMT

By its bylaws, NCBA’s Federation Division has authority over all checkoff matters within NCBA.

Program Development & Implementation

Develops and implements programs
Contracts with BPOC as an existing national nonprofit industry organization in existence before the checkoff was established

Beef Promotion Operating Committee

Elects 10 Federation members
Helps determines programs and projects funded by national checkoff dollars