About Us
Our Mission: To work on behalf of farmers, building beef and veal demand with consumers of all ages.
Who We Are
The Pennsylvania Beef Council is a non-profit organization working on behalf of nearly 23,000 beef, dairy and veal producers in the Commonwealth. Pennsylvania's 49,000 farm families continue to be the stewards of more than 7.3 million acres of farmland. With $7.8 billion in cash receipts annually from production agriculture, Pennsylvania farmers and agribusinesses are the leading economic driver in our state.
The Beef Checkoff Program was established as part of the 1985 Farm Bill. The checkoff assesses $1 per head on the sale of live domestic and imported cattle, in addition to a comparable assessment on imported beef and beef products. States may retain up to 50 cents on the dollar and forward the other 50 cents per head to the Cattlemen's Beef Promotion and Research Board, which administers the national checkoff program, subject to USDA approval. Internal links within this document are funded and maintained by the Beef Checkoff. All other outgoing links are to websites maintained by third parties.
What We Do
The Beef Council administers the Beef Checkoff Program in Pennsylvania, which assesses $1 per head on the sale of live domestic and imported cattle, in addition to a comparable assessment on imported beef and beef products. Checkoff revenues may be used for promotion, education and research programs to improve the market climate for beef.
Contact Information
Mailing Address:
Pennsylvania Beef Council
205 South Juliana St.
Bedford, PA 15522
Phone:
888-423-3372 (office)
814-623-2698 (office)
814-623-6531 (fax)
Office Hours:
Mon - Fri, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM ET
Meet Pennsylvania's Leadership
The Pennsylvania staff proudly serves Pennsylvania's cattle farmers and ranchers through education, promotion and community engagement to demonstrate the value of the beef industry in Pennsylvania. We also engage in activities that demonstrate that not only is beef delicious, but it's also a powerful ally in building healthy bodies, thriving communities and a strong economy for Pennsylvania.
2025 Annual Report
See how your Beef Checkoff Dollars have been at work with great programming throughout the year. The Pennsylvania Beef Council fiscal year runs from October 1 – September 30. The annual report is published following a completed financial audit.
2025 Dashboard Survey
In an effort to more effectively target the unique demands and preferences of Pennsylvania Consumers, the Checkoff's PBC heavied up on Pennsylvania consumer data from the 2025 Dashboard Survey. Learn more about the areas of tremendous opportunity within Pennsylvania for the Beef Checkoff continuing to share a positive beef message
Compliance Forms
By law, all producers selling cattle or calves, for any reason regardless of age or sex, must pay $1-per-head to support beef/veal promotion, research and information through the Beef Promotion and Research Act.
Please remit checkoff compliance payments to:
Pennsylvania Beef Council
PO Box 6159
Hermitage, PA 16148-09222
Questions?
Contact Tiffany Cessna, PBC Compliance Manager