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• Family owned and operated since 1968

• Agri Beef Co. operates in all aspects of beef production including ranching, cattle feeding, and beef processing.

• Snake River Farms was the vision of Robert Rebholtz, Sr., the founder of Agri Beef Co.

− After a visit to Japan in the 80’s, he determined that the Pacific Northwest would be the perfect environment to raise the famous Japanese wagyu cattle because of its ample space, agricultural resources, and easy access to Asia

• For the first ten years its existence, Snake River Farms wagyu beef was exported exclusively to Japan

Agri Beef Co. & SRF


Supplied through Agri Beef Co’s tightly controlled and vertically integrated beef

production model

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The first dual registered ISO and HACCP beef supply company in North

America

Snake River Farms


• Modern, state-of-the-art processing plant located in Toppenish, WA. (two hours from Seattle)

Processing Plant

• Processing plant is both ISO and HACCP certified for food safety and in full compliance with the standards of the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI)

• ISO Designation:• ISO 22000

• Food Safety System Certification:• FSSC 22000

• Snake Rivers Farms cattle are processed weekly


Agri Beef Co.’s Core Values

Sustainability There is no standard definition of “sustainable,” so from a broad perspective, it means doing whatever we can do to use our resources responsibly and working with the ranchers in our area to give them local options

Total QualityA “total quality” philosophy focused around the impact of each step’s contribution to the end product is embedded in every step of our supply-chain to insure high-quality consistency

Animal Well-Being Crafted in conjunction with leading industry experts, like Dr. Temple Grandin, high standards of care and handling of all animals throughout our supply chain are part of the dignity and respect that comprise our “animal well-being” policies

ResponsibilityUpholding our “responsibility” as a valued employer in our community is critically important. Safety, health and education programs are the cornerstones of our human resource programs for our employees and Agri Beef Co. is extremely proactive in its philanthropy, including the creation of an industry-wide foodbank program called “Beef Counts,” focused on providing a steady supply of high quality beef protein to our NW neighbors in need

For more information, visit our web-site at www.agribeef.com


History of Wagyu Cattle in the United States

• The original import of Wagyu cattle to the U.S. was in 1976 and consisted of two Tottori Black Wagyu and two Kumamoto Red Wagyu bulls

• This was the only importation of Wagyu into the U.S. until 1993 when two male and three female Tajima cattle were imported

Wagyu Cattle History

•In 1994, 35 male and female cattle consisting of both red and black genetics reached the U.S.

•These importations are the base of the U.S. Wagyu breed


• 50% or higher Wagyu genetics (Tajima-gyu breed line)– The Tajima bloodlines are generally recorded as producing the best quality

meat in all of Japan

• Wagyu crossed with high quality Angus– Angus cattle are sourced from partner farmers and ranchers

• No growth promoting hormones or animal by-products used in production

• Minimum days on feed is 350 days– Days on feeding averaging 500 days, up to four times longer than regular cattle

• Fed a sustainable diet including: Idaho potatoes, soft white wheat, corn and alfalfa hay

– Most feed ingredients are sourced within an 80 mile radius

• Sorted into Snake River Farms 3 grade system for consistent quality

• Healthy fatty acid profile (2 parts mono-unsaturated to every

part saturated fat)– Inverse fatty acid profile to commodity cattle

Our Standards


Snake River Farms wagyu genetic lineage comes originally from the highlighted regions of Japan

Wagyu Genetic Lineage


FUKUTSURU

•Born in the Kobe region of Japan

•Born of famous Bloodlines still used in the Production of “Kobe Beef”

•His progeny all grade 100% USDA Prime or higher

•Was ranked the top marbling bull in the US by Washington State University

•Fukutsuru and other bulls from the famous Tajima bloodlines are the foundation of our wagyu beef program

Foundation of Snake River Farms

Original Pedigree Certificate

Fukutsuru


Long Cattle Feeding Program


Grading Standards

Snake River Farms grading begins where USDA grading system leaves off


Snake River Farms uses a combination of Japanese and US grading systems to measure marbling

Higher Than “Prime” Marbling

Japanese BMS Marbling LevelsUSDA Marbling Levels

SILVERMinimum: Slightly Abundant (SLA00)

BLACKMinimum: Moderately Abundant (MDA00)

GOLDMinimum: Very Abundant (VAB00)


• Highly Consistent

• Extremely Tender

• Intensely Flavorful

• Hormone Free

• Healthy Fatty Acid Profile

• Highly Exclusive

• Consistent Pricing

Benefits


Wagyu Cattle Herd on the Ranch


History of Kurobuta Pork in the US

• The Berkshire breed was discovered in Reading, England in the Shire of Berk by Oliver Cromwell’s army over 300 years ago

• Berkshire breed became famous in England for its flavor and tenderness

• The British Royals maintained a large herd of Berkshires at Windsor Palace for many years

• Exported to the U.S. in 1841. The oldest and purest registry in the U.S. was established in 1875

• 100% Berkshire breed pork became prized as “Kurobuta” or “black hog,” in Japan where it is considered to be equivalent in status to “Kobe Beef”

• In 1999 the Japanese Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) mandated that only 100% purebred Berkshire could be labeled as “Kurobuta”

– Half-bred Berkshire programs do not qualify as “Kurobuta”

Kurobuta Pork History


Berkshire Genetic Lineage

• Snake River Farms 100% purebred Berkshire (Kurobuta) genetics come originally from the highlighted area in England (Shire of Berk).

• Pedigree ancestry is on file with the North American Berkshire Association (NABA) in Cottonwood, MN.

• www.nababerkshire.com


• 100% purebred Berkshire (Kurobuta) genetics certified by the North American Berkshire Association (NABA)

• No hormone implants, paylean-free

• Slow fed approximately 10% longer then commodity pork

• Grown in Snake River Farms network of small family farms( fully traceable on-line to network of family farms via pack date on box)

• No gestation stalls used in production

• Meets standards for marbling and meat color

Our Standards


• Kurobuta (Berkshire) Pork is ideal to differentiate a menu or specialty retail case– Ranks #1 in 19 of 23 sensory characteristics that are critical to pork consumers– Provides confidence that a pork item can deliver satisfying consumer experience

American Kurobuta Pork

ATTRIBUTE BENEFIT BERKSHIRE RANK

High Ultimate pH Score

Relates to low cooking loss, better water holding capacity, high degree of tenderness

First in 6 of 7 measures

Loin Firmness/Drip Loss

Improved processing quality, tenderness


Meat Color Consumers consistently prefer darker pork


Cooked Loin Quality

High scores for intramuscular fat percent, tenderness and juiciness all predict better consumer satisfaction


Berkshire Pork Rankings for Sensory Quality

This information is excerpted form meat-quality tests conducted form 1990-99 as part of the National Barrow Show, at Austin, Minnesota. The tests differentiate pork quality among the eight major pure swine breeds that provide the foundation genetics for most pork produced in the United States.


Kurobuta Hogs on Family Farms


• Highly consistent

• Extremely tender

• Intensely flavorful

• Hormone free

• Highly exclusive

• Consistent pricing

Benefits

“The Other Red Meat”


• Besides fresh beef and pork, Snake River Farms offers a host of specialty products produced from the finest raw materials for discriminating customers

• Snake River Farms sources only the highest quality ingredients for all its further processed items and, whenever possible, also sources local culinary ingredients, like premium herbs.

Specialty Items

Snake River Farms Roast Rub from Starlight Herb & Spice Co. (Boise, ID).


Gourmet hamburger available in pre-formed patties and bulk chubs

American-Style Kobe Corned Beef made from premium brisket flat

Gourmet frankfurters made from a signature blend of spices and smoked over hard woods

Specialty Wagyu Beef Items


Gourmet ham collection available in both bone-in and deli style

Authentic hardwood smoked bacon

Specialty Kurobuta Pork Items


Accounts


Media Coverage


Events


• Family owned, independent, business with a stake in its over-all success

• Extreme consistency that starts with production and goes through the entire supply chain

• Over 15 years experience in niche beef and pork segments

• Unique branded products that can help create memorable experiences

• Full Marketing and Sales support to assist in any way to insure your success

Why Snake River Farms?

Thank You

family owned and operated since 1968

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