Course: WVA 101 Local Food and Cuisine

Reading

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Environmental Protection Agency and Beef Production

In this reading segment, we will examine the beef production guidelines as outlined by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

Click here to access the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) website on Beef Production.

Please read the following sections in the EPA website:

- Background of Beef Production in the U.S.
- Products from Beef
- Production Phases
- Manure Management
- Potential Environmental Impacts
- Study Questions
- Glossary