Nicholas Meat FYI

Thanks for Asking … about the Sustainability of U.S. Beef!

August 22, 2024

U.S. beef producers are leaders in sustainability and committed to responsibly raised beef. Here are only a few of the science-backed facts illustrating how U.S. beef producers are sustainability leaders.


Thanks for Asking! What does Nicholas Meat Produce & Where Does it Go?

July 10, 2024

More than 30 years ago, Nicholas Meat was founded in central Pennsylvania. Since then, this facility has continued to evolve and innovate by providing beef to families in the U.S. and abroad in the most sustainable way possible while protecting the natural resources in the area we call home.


Thanks for Asking: Can beef be part of a healthy diet?

March 1, 2024

Often, when eating for a healthy heart, people will believe that their favorite foods, like beef, must be eliminated from their diet. This couldn't be farther from the truth! Lean beef helps support a strong body by providing important nutrients to build and replenish muscles, and among all the muscles in your body, your heart is arguably the most important.


Is Beef Good for Young Athletes?

September 19, 2023

As school starts and young athletes hone their skills on the field and the courts, parents may be left wondering what to feed these hungry youth. Nicholas Meat recommends looking to beef as research shows that consuming high-quality protein may help one achieve and maintain a healthy weight while also preserving and building muscle.


Where is the Conservation Reserve Located and Why?

June 15, 2021

With the building of the Sustainable Resource Facility (SRF) along Route 880 near Loganton, a new conservation area will be developed by Nicholas Meat as compensation for the forested riparian buffer and watercourse impacts that ...


What is Meant by Natural, Grass-Fed and  Organic Beef? 

April 1, 2021

One of the questions we most often get is, “What is the definition of Natural, Grass-Fed Beef and Organic Beef?” We’ll start with the easier of the three terms by sharing the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) definition on grass-fed beef. 


What are Food Processing Residuals and why are they applied to farmland?

February 11, 2021

The tract of land just north of the plant awaits construction of the Sustainable Resource Facility (SRF), a comprehensive waste treatment facility that will include anaerobic digesters, an advanced wastewater treatment facility, and a complete organic waste-to-energy facility.