Beef in the Classroom
The Ohio Beef Council is committed to educating students, teachers, and communities about modern beef production—from pasture to plate. Our education resources are designed to build understanding, spark curiosity, and connect classrooms with real-world agriculture.
Anna Gest, MS, RDN, LD
MANAGER OF NUTRITION EDUCATION PROGRAMS
Anna works closely with Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) and ProStart educators, supporting classroom instruction with hands-on resources, lesson integration, and real-world connections to beef, nutrition, and foodservice careers.
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Kristen Rappold
MANAGER OF YOUTH EDUCATION & DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS
Kristen works with agricultural educators and advisors to provide classroom resources and hands-on learning opportunities that connect students to beef production and careers in agriculture.
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Kelly Keirn
DIRECTOR OF CONSUMER PROGRAMS & DIGITAL MARKETING
Kelly coordinates education events and sponsorships that connect classrooms, communities, and partners with meaningful beef education experiences.
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Beef in the Classroom Grant
The Beef in the Classroom Grant provides Ohio educators with up to $300 per school year to support lessons that incorporate cuts of beef.
Beef in the FCS and Culinary Classroom
Providing educators with hands-on resources and lesson ideas that connect beef nutrition, food safety, and cooking skills to real-world applications
Beef in the Ag Classroom
Offering educators practical tools and lesson resources that connect beef production, sustainability, and careers to real-world agricultural learning.
Exploring the Path of Beef Sustainability Reader Series
The "Exploring the Path of Beef Sustainability" Readers, provided free of charge to Ohio educators, offer an exciting opportunity for students to uncover the connections between beef production and sustainability. Educators can access a reader for each student, inviting them to explore the environmental impact of cattle farming and sustainability. Each reader includes a teacher guide and supplementary teaching resources to enhance the learning experience. The series includes three readers (sets of 30) for grades 6-8 and 9-12.
K-12 School Foodservice
Supporting school nutrition professionals with resources and ideas to confidently serve wholesome, flavorful beef while meeting student preferences and menu requirements.
More Resources
Explore our current collection of activity books and worksheets, along with informative one-pagers that dive deeper into beef nutrition, sustainability, recipes, and practical cooking tips—designed to educate, inspire, and make learning about beef easy to use and share.