Beef Council Partners
MIDDLETOWN (Dauphin
Co.) The National Cattlemen’s
Beef Association (NCBA), the
Council for Women’s Nutrition
Solutions (CWNS), and the
Pennsylvania Beef Council
(PBC) joined forces in Philadel
phia on March 31 for a round
table on Speaking of Women’s
Health (SWH).
SWH conducts health semi
nars for women in cities through
out the country. The purpose is
to share “everyday solution”
messages with women.
The stress/balance-themed
roundtable brought together
about 600 women including
health professionals, consumers,
and media to learn more about
all aspects of health. Events in
cluded a roundtable breakfast
featuring presentations about re
search, insights, and recommen
dations in women’s health.
Susan Calvert Finn, Ph.D.,
R.D., F.A.D.A., moderated the
sessions with presentations by
Jeanne Goldberg, Ph.D., R.D.,
and Peggy Elam, Ph.D. Ail at
tendees enjoyed a beef-sponsored
luncheon with beef nutrition
messages.
Philadelphia Consumers
Taste Microwaveable Beef:
Give Rave Reviews
MIDDLETOWN (Dauphin
Co.) More than 17,000 con
sumers sampled the new micro
waveable seven-minute pot roast
during The Book and The Cook
Fair at the Philadelphia Conven
tion Center, March 30-April 1.
The weekend culinary extrava
ganza featured celebrity chefs
from across the country, cooking
demonstrations, and an opportu
nity for organizations to hand
out sample products to those in
attendance.
At the PA Beef Council booth,
the pot roast received rave re
views from the crowds, with
many people commenting they
couldn’t believe a pre-cooked mi
crowaveable beef product was so
tender and juicy. The Book &
The Cook Fair visitors also re-
The afternoon keynote section
highlighting the top five “power
foods,” including beef, featured
CWNS member Dayle Hayes,
M.S., R.D., as the keynote speak
er, which received rave reviews
from the audience and a stand
ing ovation.
The trade show booth exhibit
showcasing CWNS and beef nu
trition handouts was a great suc
cess with significant interest and
traffic by SWH attendees. To
further the beef nutrition mes
sage, Mary K. Young, M.S.,
R.D., executive director of nutri
tion, participated in an extensive
interview with “Prevention”
magazine and the “Philadelphia
Inquirer.”
The Speaking of Women’s
Health event is just one of many
projects funded by Pennsylva
nia’s beef, dairy and veal produc
ers through the National Beef
Checkoff. For more information
on the beef checkoff, or to learn
more about the CWNS program,
call the Pennsylvania Beef Coun
cil office at (717) 939-7000.
ceived beef and veal recipes, nu
trition facts, and money-saving
coupons for their next purchase
of either Harris Ranch or RMH
Foods Quick-N-Easy (heat-and
serve microwaveable beef prod
ucts).
The Harris Ranch and Quick-
N-Easy pot roast are just two
new products in the emerging
convenience beef category at
local grocers’ meat cases. The
products come pre-packaged in
their own easy-to-use microwa
veable tray, which virtually elim
inates clean-up. Paired with side
dishes such as mashed potatoes
and country vegetables, consum
ers can enjoy a great tasting, tra
ditional meal in a matter of min
utes.
With Women’s Nutrition Solutions
Attendees at a meeting of The Council for Women’s Nutrition Solutions (CWNS). Mem
bers of the all-women advisory board of doctors, dietitians and nutrition scientists, pres
ented the latest information, research and professional advice on such topics as: how to
maintain weight, eat right, increase energy and decease stress. CWNS members deliver
their messages to women, health professionals and media in various ways, including
around the country at meetings such as these and through educational resources, such
as the CWNS Professional Guide to Women’s Everyday Solutions. In partnership with the
National Cattlemen’s Beef Association and Cattlemen’s Beef Board, CWNS members
champion beef as one of the important solutions for women on the go.
Lawn Care Services
HARRISBURG (Dauphin Co.) Spring is here,
and while many Pennsylvanians are attacking then
lawns and gardens with mulchers and spreaders,
others, however, prefer to contract with a lawn-care
service to maintain their lawns.
Because consumers may be required to sign
lengthy and expensive contracts for these services,
it’s important to know what to look for in order to
choose the best service for your lawn care needs.
Looking for Services:
• Talk with neighbors who have had work done
in the past. Find out who they recommend and
why.
• Shop around. Get estimates from several com
panies. Which services are included in the price?
• Find out if the companies offer a free lawn
analysis. Since every lawn is different, you want to
make sure you are getting a customized service.
• Once you decide on a company, check to see if
they have liability insurance. What happens if an
accident occurs while working on your lawn?
Using a Pesticide:
• Get in writing, the name of any pesticides used
and read the Environmental Protection Agency
label carefully.
• Ask if there are any less harmful compounds
or alternatives that can be used instead of the pesti
cide and at what price.
• Is there any special training required for the
employee applying the chemicals?
• Check to see if the company will post a notice
alerting the neighborhood to the fact that pesticides
were used.
• Ask about the harmful characteristics of the
chemicals and what precautions to take, especially
concerning young children, pregnant women, the
elderly and pets.
Signing the Contract:
• Get everything in writing and read the con
tract carefully before signing anything. Are there
any extra charges that you did not agree to?
• Is the company’s work guaranteed? If so, get
that in writing as well.
• Check for the “Notice of Cancellation” or
“Right of Decision” in the contract. According to
Pennsylvania law, you have three days to cancel a
contract for services (over $25) entered into at your
home.
The Attorney General’s Bureau of Consumer
Protection is here to help. If you need more inform
ation, visit the Website at www.attorneygeneral.gov
or call the toll-free Hotline at 1-800-441-2555.
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