In an effort to share more about beef farming and ranching with audiences across the globe, Beef. It’s What’s For Dinner is making its virtual ranch tours available in Korean, Japanese and Spanish.

The project, made possible by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) and the National Cattlemen’s Beef Assn. (NCBA), both contractors to the beef checkoff, and the Iowa Beef Industry Council (IBIC), will offer a variety of new audiences an opportunity to virtually experience the U.S. beef industry and production practices.

"International customers are very interested in the story behind U.S. beef, but most live in large cities and have never seen the clean, open spaces where cattle are raised,” USMEF president and chief executive officer Dan Halstrom said. “These videos allow international audiences to feel like they are right in the middle of daily life on a family ranch or farm, and a key component of that story is the tremendous care that goes into raising the animals. From genetics to grazing and feeding practices to environmental stewardship, these families make the investments necessary to raise the finest beef in the world.”

Chris Freland, executive director of IBIC, said, “As we expand our global reach and share where U.S. beef comes from with international consumers, this is an opportunity to provide an in-depth look at beef production using modern technology. We have a goal at the Iowa Beef Industry Council to create a video for international use, and featuring an Iowa family seemed like a natural partnership opportunity to share that story.”

The three translated, 360-degree videos virtually transport the viewer to a ranch to learn more about how cattle are raised, including the ways beef farmers and ranchers care for the environment and their animals. Featured on the tours are: 

The videos debuted in English last year at the Food & Wine Classic in Aspen, Colo. They are available for viewing on the Beef. It’s What’s For Dinner website or directly through its YouTube channel.