Source: CAROLINA-VIRGINIA FARMER, 8/9/11

This year, the beef checkoff is celebrating its 25th anniversary of building beef demand. For certain, walking through the 25-year history of the beef industry will take you down some rocky roads, as well as highlight some clear paths to growth, all en route to a beef industry that you'll be proud to pass on to the next generation.

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