Cattlemen’s Corner
The Ohio Beef Council connects farmers and consumers by sharing the stories, experiences, and information that shape Ohio’s beef community. Explore how the Beef Checkoff works, how OBC invests your checkoff dollars, and the programs and resources available to both producers and consumers.
What is the Checkoff?
The Beef Checkoff is a producer-funded marketing and research program designed to increase demand for beef.
Pay the Beef Checkoff
By law, all producers selling cattle or calves in Ohio must pay $2 per head to support the efforts of the Beef Checkoff program.
Beef Quality Assurance
BQA is a nationally coordinated, state-implemented program that helps producers maintain proper management practices.
Checkoff Updates
Through the Producer Communications program, a small percentage of Beef Checkoff dollars are utilized to communicate to beef producers about how their dollars are being used throughout the Beef Checkoff program locally and nationally.
Beef Promotion Kits
Designed to help educate and guide consumer expectations when purchasing beef as a whole or partial carcass, the Beef Promotion Kit provides practical tools producers can use to better connect with their customers.
Beef Promotion Grant
The Beef Promotion Grant supports county-led initiatives that share beef production stories and engage consumers face to face—building trust, confidence, and understanding about the beef they choose for their families.
Master of Beef Advocacy
Masters of Beef Advocacy is your go-to program for training and resources to be a strong advocate for the beef community.
Marketing Plan
The Ohio Beef Council invests Beef Checkoff dollars in strategic marketing, education, and promotion efforts designed to strengthen demand for beef and build consumer trust. Learn more about the priorities, strategies, and programs guiding our work in the Ohio Beef Council Marketing Plan.
Annual Reports
The Ohio Beef Council works to increase demand for beef in-state by investing Ohio's beef checkoff funds in key areas such as promotion, consumer information and industry information.
Join our Checkoff Update Newsletter
Stay connected with the work of the Ohio Beef Council by subscribing to our bi-monthly Checkoff Update Newsletter. Delivered every other month, this update shares highlights from Beef Checkoff programs across Ohio—including promotion, education, research, and consumer outreach—so you can see how checkoff dollars are working to build beef demand and support Ohio’s beef community.