The Copper CowBelles Support America's Farmers and Ranchers!
Ranchers are America's everyday environmentalist! They have a person stake in the quality of their environment—so they are always looking for new ways to improve the air,water and land on and near their property. For the American families raising cattle, sustainability means ensuring that the land will provide for the next generation by focusing on the well-being of their animals and maintaining the natural resources on their land. Nearly 90% of U.S. cattle farms and ranches are family-owned and operated, with two-thirds of them in the same family for two or more generations.
Farmers and ranchers take the same energy saving actions in their homes that their town and city neighbors. Many beef producers embrace using alternative energy sources, including solar, wind and biofuels. U.S. beef producers' and farmers' livelihoods are closely connected to preserving a healthy, safe and clean environment for food production. Today's producers use fewer natural resources to create a more abundant and affordable supply of great-tasting, nutrient rich beef. The average American farmer feeds about 144 people worldwide.
For more information and a list of 40 different ways that raising cattle can contribute to environmental sustainability, go to www.explorebeef.org
Grant County Copper CowBelles
Copper CowBelles are women of diverse interests!
- We work to educate the public on the beef industry from raising beef, getting it to the marketplace and to your dinner table. We stress the significance of smart eating, good nutrition and purchasing "quality beef".
- Copper CowBelles are committed to keeping the Western Heritage alive and active in our community.
Volunteerism is at the heart of the Copper cowbells organization. We're involved in the Ranch Days at Alma, supporting our local FFA and 4-H kids, providing beef for high meals and culinary programs and our Grant County Fair. We assist local agriculture related students further their education with our annual scholarship program.
Members of the Copper CowBelles are also members of the New Mexico CowBelles organization and are interested in the welfare of the Beef industry and the conservation of the natural resources required for its continued viability.
Become a CowBelles member today! For more information go to www.coppercowbelles.com. Or follow us on Facebook (Copper CowBelles). Watch our page for a chance to win free Beef!