Protein PACT partners are establishing transparent baselines and verifying progress toward ambitious targets for people, animals, communities, and the planet.
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The #ProteinPACT unites partners across #AnimalAgriculture to accelerate progress toward #GlobalGoals for healthy people, animals, communities, and the climate.
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Meat provides nutrients, vitamins, and minerals that are particularly important for healthy kids, supporting skeletal and muscular growth, as well as brain development. #MeatIsNutritious #EatMeat
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#ProteinPACT partners are making progress toward ambitious climate goals, building on a track record of success. Emissions from cattle and other ruminants account for less than 5% of U.S. GHG emissions, and further achievements are within reach.
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Lean pork helps you reach and maintain a healthy weight by keeping you satisfied longer. A 2014 study found the inclusion of pork in the diets of young women is associated with the reduced consumption of energy-dense, nutrient-poor foods.
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Iron is an essential mineral that helps maintain strength and energy and, according to @RedCross, eating meat boosts iron "far more" than other sources.
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#DidYouKnow that dairy production involves more than 750 million people worldwide, with the majority located in developing countries. #DairyFarming #FoodSystems
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See you tomorrow at #ProteinPACT's panel discussion at #ClimateWeekNYC! We'll be featuring a full day of curated panel discussions on how #AnimalAg can contribute to nutritious diets and climate goals.
More info: luma.com/c2kz9rid
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Getting enough high-quality protein is key to a healthy, balanced diet, and our #ProteinPACT partners are committed to producing food you can feel good about for yourself and the world we all share. #PrioritizeProtein
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Want to know more about why #MeatIsImportant? According to @FAO, livestock is a vital component of the global economy, supporting 1.3 billion livelihoods around the world and accounting for 40% of global ag output by value. #Yes2Meat #PrioritizeProtein
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#DidYouKnow that soil carbon sequestration has the potential to offset emissions by the equivalent of more than 100 billion cars driving for a year.
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Join the #ProteinPACT and NEST Climate Campus at #ClimateWeekNYC panel on September 22. #AnimalAg leaders will discuss how to advance nuanced ideas related to health and nutrition.
Register here: luma.com/c2kz9rid
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Most dairy cows are provided balanced nutrition through a total mixed ration that consists of good quality forages, and a balance of grains and proteins, vitamins and minerals. usdairy.com/sustainability/a…
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There's nothing an egg can't crack, including big environmental challenges! U.S. egg producers have reduced their water use by 32% and carbon footprint by 71% over the past few decades! #Eggscellent
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Don't miss @MeatCouncil's Technical Symposium on October 2! This year's event will bring together industry leaders, food safety experts and government officials to connect and explore the latest innovations shaping the meat industry.
Register here: zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/te…
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There are numerous environmental benefits from cattle grazing lands, such as preserving habitat for wildlife, defending against wildfires, improving soil health & sequestering carbon. Learn more about #SustainableBeef from #ProteinPACT partner @USRSBeef.
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#ProteinPACT partner @TasteOfPork co-established U.S. pork's 6 ethical principles and the "We Care Commitment," which guide pig farmers' practices and create positive impact for people, pigs, and the planet. Learn more: porkcares.org/
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Interested in joining the #ProteinPACT at #ClimateWeekNYC for a discussion on how #AnimalAg can move beyond binary debates about meat and dairy?
Check out more info on our September 22 session and register here: luma.com/c2kz9rid
#FoodSystems #SustainableMeat
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#DidYouKnow: Researchers have found that iron deficiencies increased in the United States as beef intake decreased. One way to get the nutrients people need is to #PrioritizeProtein and #EatBeef.
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#ProteinPACTSpotlight: @MeatInstitute member @Cargill's regenerative agriculture program 'Cargill RegenConnect' is working to connect farmers in the United States and Canada with innovative tools and new market opportunities.
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#USPork is committed to driving sustainable, equitable development and prosperity in our communities by generating desirable jobs, growing rural economies, and helping meet community needs. #PorkCares porkcares.org/progress/commu…
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Dairy foods provide about 52% of the calcium, 51% of the vitamin D and 17% of the #protein consumed by Americans. #DairyFarmers are at the center of solutions for a healthy future.
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