What’s trending? Beef as a sustainable protein

Kristen Sindelar
May 24, 2023
May 24, 2023

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Many movements have begun on a college campus. Graduate students at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln took the initiative to promote beef as a sustainable and nutritious protein choice by organizing a symposium, held May 9 on the UNL campus. The event highlighted trends in consumer preferences while examining “Sustainable Beef: The Future of Nutrition.”

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Reporter Kristen Sindelar has loved agriculture her entire life, coming from a diversified farm with three generations working side-by-side in northeastern Nebraska. Reach her at Kristen.Sindelar@midwestmessenger.com.