Overton Beef Boosters

Providing locally raised, nutritious beef for the staff and students of Overton Public School. 

Program Overview

The Overton Beef Boosters are working to provide healthy, locally sourced beef to enhance the school lunch program. The goal is to be able to provide enough beef to meet the needs of the current menu at the public school and potentially expand beef offerings in the future. This is an excellent opportunity to expose students and staff to the quality beef that is raised by local producers, and it provides additional learning opportunities to teach kids about how important livestock and farming operations are to the community and to the world. 

 Student Benefits

• High quality, appetizing, locally raised beef for lunch.
• Opportunity to learn about nutrition and lifelong healthy eating habits.
• Gain an understanding of the importance of agriculture in the community and the world.

 What Does Beef Provide

• Beef supports growth, repair, and maintenance of the body &  provides fuel for physical activity. It provides nutrients needed for healthy brain development and function.

A 3-ounce serving of beef provides:

• Protein— Helps build a strong and muscular body.
• Zinc— Supports growth and helps create a healthy immune system and heal wounds.
• Phosphorous— Necessary for strong teeth and bones.
• Iron— Helps carry oxygen in the blood to all cells and muscles to prevent fatigue.
• B-Complex Vitamins— Helps convert food into energy and assists nerve function, formation of red blood cells, production of DNA, brain development, and mental sharpness.

 Product Specifications

• Meat donations should be from a healthy animal that meets all requirements set forth by the USDA.
• Animals should be on a grain-based diet for a minimum of 90 days.
• All animal treatment withdrawal periods need to be met.
• Animals must be processed at a USDA-inspected locker.  Steakmaster in Elwood is currently the preferred option, due to their proximity to Overton and they are USDA inspected.

Ways to be involved in the program include: 

• Producers can sign a commitment letter to donate a quality animal. Donors will receive a receipt for the donation that may provide tax incentives.
• Monetary donations can be made to the Overton Beef Boosters. All funds will be maintained by the school similar to other booster club funds.  Money can be used to cover processing costs related to locally donated meats, purchase additional meat, and enhance nutrition education and food preparation services.