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Beyond the Show Ring: JBS USA, 4-H, and the Next Generation of American Ranchers at the Iowa State Fair
09 Sep 2026
Article Snapshot:JBS USA, through its partnership with National 4-H Council, was a proud sponsor of the 2026 Iowa State Fair Swine and Beef Skillathons.
JBS Australia Celebrates Feedlot Industry at Second Annual Combined Feedlot Community Campdraft
09 Sep 2026
On Aug. 30, the JBS Australia Northern Livestock team hosted the second annual JBS Combined Feedlot Community Campdraft in Dalby, Queensland.
Danantara Delegation Experiences JBS Australia Operations First-Hand
09 Sep 2026
In late August, JBS Australia welcomed Pandu Sjahrir, Chief Investment Officer and Senior executive representatives from Indonesia's sovereign wealth fund, D..)
JBS Australia Celebrates Brand Week at its Scone Facility
27 Aug 2026
Last week, JBS Southern celebrated Brand Week at its Scone facility in New South Wales, giving the team the opportunity to learn more about the premium brand..)
JBS Australia Contributes to Farm Angels' 'Flanno for a Farmer Day'
25 Aug 2026
The JBS Northern team recently took part in Farm Angels' Flanno for a Farmer Day, helping raise funds for farming families and rural communities across Austr..)
From Paddock to Plate – Championing Ag Education at the State Show
24 Aug 2026
As Queensland’s iconic Royal Queensland Show (the Ekka) celebrates a landmark 150 years in 2026, JBS was proud to showcase the skill, transparency, and quali..)
JBS Australia places first Enhancing the Food Production Workforce with Neuro-Inclusion Pilot team member
14 Aug 2026
JBS Australia has officially placed their first team member as a part of the “Enhancing the Food Production Workforce with Neuro-Inclusion” pilot, welcoming
Tomazoni to Become JBS Vice Chairman; Wesley Batista Filho to Become JBS Global CEO
11 Aug 2026
Amstelveen, Netherlands – August 10, 2026 – JBS N.V.
From 4-H Member to Mentor: Richard Pfieff Continues a Tradition of Giving Back
05 Aug 2026
For Richard Pfieff, 4-H has never been just a youth program. It's been a lifelong lesson in leadership, hard work and service to others.
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