{"id":413880,"date":"2024-09-12T14:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-09-12T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/?p=413880"},"modified":"-0001-11-30T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"-0001-11-29T14:00:00","slug":"Beef-Quality-Assurance-training-held-on-Tinian","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/index.php\/Beef-Quality-Assurance-training-held-on-Tinian\/","title":{"rendered":"Beef Quality Assurance training held on Tinian"},"content":{"rendered":"

TINIAN\u2014<\/strong>The Tinian Cattlemen\u2019s Association is partnering with the University of Hawaii to offer a two-day Beef Quality Assurance certification training aimed at enhancing the productivity and sustainability of the island\u2019s cattle industry. This workshop, conducted by experts from the University of Hawaii, focuses on improving herd health and cattle productivity through advanced management of soil and pastures, record-keeping, illness prevention, and proper nutrition.<\/p>\n

By promoting practices that reduce stress in cattle, ranchers can also improve the overall quality of beef produced, ensuring healthier and more sustainable meat for consumers.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis certification represents a step forward in promoting Tinian beef as a top-tier product,\u201d said Jose Dela Cruz, president of the Tinian Cattlemen\u2019s Association. \u201cOur goal is to make Tinian a recognized name for quality, grass-fed beef, not just locally but globally. Consumers are increasingly looking for healthier, sustainable options, and we are excited to meet that demand.\u201d<\/p>\n

The BQA training is an activity of a $400,000 feasibility study grant from the CNMI\u2019s CEDA program, which supports the development of the Tinian cattle industry and has laid the groundwork for improving production efficiency, infrastructure and business models.<\/p>\n

\u201cEnsuring food security in the CNMI is a priority, and this training brings us closer to that goal,\u201d said Glen Fukumoto, a representative from the University of Hawaii involved in the training. \u201cWe are equipping local ranchers with the knowledge and tools to produce high-quality beef, reducing reliance on imported goods while strengthening the local economy.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThis training is part of a nationwide effort to educate beef cattle producers on the process of producing safe, high quality beef cattle on the farm,\u201d said Mele Oshiro, UH CTAHR Livestock Extension\/Hawaii State BQA coordinator. \u201cAs a collaborator on this grant, I am proud to offer this exceptional program to producers in Tinian.\u201d<\/p>\n

Across the U.S., grass-fed beef is highly sought after due to its health benefits, such as leaner cuts with higher levels of beneficial fatty acids. In addition, consumers appreciate the humane treatment that comes with raising cattle in natural, open pastures. As the saying goes: \u201cYou are what you eat,\u201d and healthier cattle mean healthier food for the people of the CNMI.<\/p>\n

With this certification, Tinian ranchers will be poised to meet growing demand for high-quality, grass-fed beef, both locally and in international markets. (PR)<\/em><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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Tinian Cattlemen\u2019s Association recently held a two-day Beef Quality Assurance workshop on Tinian facilitated by experts from the University of Hawaii.<\/p>\n

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