National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) CEO Colin Woodall attended the White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition and Health on Sept. 28 to represent U.S. cattle producers.
The conference was first held 50 years ago and brings together stakeholders to lay out a vision for ending hunger and reducing diet-related disease by 2030. A minimum of $2.5 billion will be invested in startup companies that are working toward hunger and food insecurity solutions, according to the White House. Over $4 billion will be dedicated toward philanthropy that improves access to nutritious food, promotes healthy choices and increases physical activity.
“The White House has prioritized ending hunger and increasing access to nutritious food, and America’s cattle producers are ready to help by providing safe, sustainable and nutritious protein to the world,” Woodall said. “We will continue to highlight beef’s role as an excellent source of protein for all ages, especially for those Americans lacking iron and other essential beef nutrients.”
