This Texas woman has dedicated her life to promoting both beef and nutrition!

Beef and nutrition go hand-in-hand, and Anne Anderson has dedicated her life’s work to promoting both.

It is what has landed her a spot as this year’s Beef Checkoff Visionary Award winner.

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