Checkoff Chat

Checkoff Chat, featuring Pam Jahnke and friends of the Wisconsin Beef Council, discusses current and relevant topics in the beef industry. By listening to the audio clips below, you can stay up to speed with what Wisconsin Beef Council is doing to increase beef demand in the state of Wisconsin. Checkoff chat is sponsored by Equity Livestock Sales Cooperative.

Revealing Beef to Culinary Students

Chef Noah Hawkins, Associate Director of Culinary Services with the National Cattlemen's Beef Association | October 2026

"United By Beef" Campaign Success

Kaitlyn Kesler, WBC Director of Communications and Outreach, Andy Gussert, State Director of the Wisconsin Alliance of Boys & Girls Clubs | September 2026

Plans for Beef Checkoff Dollars

Curt Larson, WBC Board President | August 2026

Charting the Course for 2027

Tammy Vaassen, WBC Executive Director | July 2026

Girls Who Grill and Virtual Farm Tour Success

Kaitlyn Kesler, WBC Director of Communications and Outreach | June 2026

May Beef Month Activations Keep Beef Top of Mind

Tammy Vaassen, WBC Executive Director | May 2026

Beef Checkoff Reaches the Next Generation of Foodservice Professionals

Brady Weiland, WBC Board Member | April 2026

Beef Checkoff Research Impacts Dietary Guidelines

Shalene McNeill, PhD, RDN, National Cattlemen's Beef Association | March 2026

Direct Marketing Workshops and 3rd Annual Best Burger Contest

Tammy Vaassen, WBC Executive Director | February 2026

Wisconsin Supper Clubs Featured in National Campaign

Kaitlyn Kesler, WBC Director of Communications and Outreach | January 2026

Consumers Are Celebrating the Holidays with Beef

Angie Horkan, WBC Director of Marketing | December 2025

It's All About Protein and Science-Based Information

Tammy Vaassen, WBC Executive Director | November 2025