In 2022 NYBPA helped launch the “Beef Farm of Excellence” award program. This program was designed to pull back the curtain for beef farms that not only have roadside appeal but strive to produce the best overall quality beef and increase consumer confidence in NY beef. These farms must go through a stringent application process and qualify on a point system, explaining and exemplifying their herd management practices and vaccination protocols as well as overall agricultural management practices as it relates to the land and water. The program’s goal is to simultaneously award elite beef farms while continually bridging the information gap between the consumer and the farm with this positive performance program, thus, raising consumer confidence in how and where their beef is produced here in New York.

The 2025 Program year has started. Applications are due by August 31st and judging will take place in September and October of the program year. Qualifying farms will be notified in November and awarded signs at the 2025 NYBPA Annual Conference in Syracuse in January. The program is also looking for sponsors. If interested see letter below. For questions, contact the Beef Farm of Excellence Committee chairs.