COUNCIL COMMUNICATOR

by Makenzie Neves, manager of producer education and engagement, California Beef Council

Registered Dietitian, Kori Dover, is the Director of Food and Nutrition Outreach at the California Beef Council (CBC). Her role at CBC plays an integral part in promoting beef to consumers. Why? Her expertise in nutrition and the food system allows us to effectively communicate how beef plays an essential role in a healthy diet.

California is not the only state who sees nutrition as a fundamental piece of beef promotion. Kansas and Nebraska also see that value. So much so that the Kansas State Beef Council and Nebraska Beef Council pay Dover’s salary to increase beef visibility on the west coast. Dover, a self-proclaimed “foodie,” had early aspirations of becoming a chef. However, when she was diagnosed with her first autoimmune disease, Celiac disease, life steered her in a different direction. Learning to navigate the gluten-free world led her to pursue a career in health and nutrition. Which eventually led her to her role at CBC. While studying to become a dietitian, she also studied farm-to-table and small farm agriculture. She quickly learned how disconnected and removed many people are from the food system. “I fell in love with telling the story of how food gets to our plates while highlighting the nutritional benefits. Working for the Beef Checkoff was a natural fit, and I knew that’s exactly where I wanted to be,” said Dover. Telling beef’s nutrition story means covering all the different aspects of food. It covers everything from sustainability, the nutrients found in beef, healthy convenient meals, and more. When asked about her favorite part of her job, Dover describes seeing people have their “light bulb moments.” Now more than ever consumers want to know where their food is coming from, and she has a passion for helping people connect those dots around the food system. “When students, consumers, and even health professionals connect those dots there is nothing more exciting to see. People light up and begin to understand the importance of cattle within our food system,” said Dover. Additionally, she described her love for meeting producers and sharing their stories. Specifically, when she provides immersion experiences and hands-on learning for folks in the dietetic world. She appreciates the direct impact these experiences have because of those who work to feed the world. She again references those light bulb moments stating, “I get to sit back and see those light bulb moments spread across a crowd. It’s one of the most rewarding things to see as a strong believer in our food system.” Dover’s role at CBC allows her to be a strong voice for producers when it comes to nutrition and beef. She leaves us with her best piece of nutrition advice, “All beef provides 10 essential nutrients your body needs! And yes, healthy, delicious and convenient meals can be made with beef! Pair beef with flavorful fruits, veggies and whole grains to pack your meals with a punch!”

For more information about the California Beef Council please visit our website at www.calbeef.org.

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