Institute For Feed Education And Research

Education investmentsto make measurable, on-farm progress that advances sustainable feed technologies and practical strategies, ifeeder invests in public and private research institutions, sparking a dialogue between the animal food industry and those responsible for keeping us sustainably fed in the future. Ifeeder understands the need for credible, third-party voices who can help us better understand and communicate continuous improvement pathways and build trust with consumers. For almost 15 years, ifeeder has been developing resources that help the u.s. Animal food industry better communicate its story to corporate decision-makers and stakeholders looking for credible science and facts on where their feed and pet food comes from. Together, we know we can have a positive impact in ensuring accountability, compliance and transparency on our industry sustainability pillars (people, planet and governance) to help consumers feel good about their food and pet food purchases.current education partnerships and resources include--clarity and leadership for environmental awareness and research (clear) center -protein pact-animal food industry sustainability toolkit

Sustainability investments:while reducing environmental impacts is a big focus for food and agriculture companies looking to enhance their sustainability programs, sustainability in the animal food industry is much more than that. It also encompasses safeguarding our feed and food supply, investing in the health and safety of our employees and communities, and being held accountable to regulatory bodies and shareholders. The institute for feed education and research defines 'sustainability' as "defined and managed by each individual organization in the animal food industry to deliver measurable, continuous improvements on the impacts related to people, planet and governance that are most important to them and their stakeholders." with a mission to advance understanding and trust in a sustainable animal feed and pet food supply chain, ifeeder is collaborating with industry members and upstream and downstream stakeholders on a multifaceted strategy to advance feed systems sustainability.this year ifeeder added to its collection of resources in the animal food industry sustainability toolkit to further support animal feed and pet food members in exploring and navigating the life cycle assessment space.

Other programs: the institute conducts other program activities that include various meetings and interactions with organizations that value the beliefs established by the institute's core mission statement.