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Celebrating the Next Generation of Agriculture Leaders: Meet the First NARA Rendering Scholarship Recipient

Posted on September 16, 2025 by Anna

The North American Renderers Association (NARA) is thrilled to introduce the recipient of its very first Rendering Scholarship: Madelynn Pimm, a senior at Penn State University. Madelynn is majoring in Agribusiness Management and International Agriculture, and she’s already making her mark as a leader in the agricultural community. Her goal? To build stronger connections between producers and consumers while supporting the growth of agriculture for the future. Madelynn’s leadership goes beyond the classroom. She serves

Celebrating NARA Members for National Nonprofit Day

Posted on August 17, 2025 (August 5, 2025) by nara-primediany

Today is National Nonprofit Day — a holiday created to recognize the vital role that nonprofits, like NARA, play within our communities and society. At heart, nonprofits exist to serve some greater social or public benefit, whether by organizing or funding research, providing important resources, education, or services, spearheading advocacy and awareness, or offering some combination of each. At NARA, our mission centers around representing and defending the best interests of our members and

Building Global Partnerships: NARA Signs MOU with Côte d’Ivoire

Posted on July 31, 2025 (July 31, 2025) by Anna

The North American Renderers Association (NARA) is proud to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Côte d’Ivoire’s Ministry of Animal and Fishery Resources (MIRAH), marking a significant step forward in international collaboration. This five-year agreement establishes a formal partnership to support the development of Côte d’Ivoire’s rendering and animal feed industries. Read the press release here Through the MOU, NARA and MIRAH will work together to strengthen trade, promote sustainable practices,

World Nature Conservation Day: What’s Your Impact?

Posted on July 28, 2025 (July 23, 2025) by nara-primediany

Beautiful forest in spring with bright sun shining through the trees.

Happy World Nature Conservation Day! Celebrated each year on July 28th, this international holiday serves as an important reminder of the significance of preserving our environment’s natural resources, from the air we breathe to the water we drink. What better way to conserve our environmental resources than by recycling? Rendering: The Original Recycling Did you know that rendering is considered “the original recycling?” For hundreds of years, discarded animal by-products have been

World Food Safety Day

Posted on June 27, 2025 (June 27, 2025) by Marcus Wintzer

Did you know that June 7th was World Food Safety Day? Not only that but 2025 marks the 7th year that this day has been celebrated globally! The day originated as a way to raise awareness of food safety and promote tangible actions that aim to detect, prevent, and manage foodborne risks. Doing so not only benefits human health, but also leads to safe trade, responsible agriculture, and sustainable development. This year’s theme is

Sustainable Camping: Here’s Why Tallow Should Be in Your Summer Cooking Lineup

Posted on June 20, 2025 (June 20, 2025) by nara-primediany

Summer is officially here, which means outdoor adventures are soon to follow! If camping is on your list, we’re excited to share one simple ingredient that can transform the way you cook—and practice food waste sustainability—outdoors: tallow. Whether you’re headed to the mountains or setting up a cozy lakeside campfire, utilizing tallow is a simple yet impactful way to elevate your outdoor cooking game, all while leveraging sustainable, recycled organics. Here are five reasons

Moo-ve Over for National Beef Month

Posted on May 28, 2025 (May 28, 2025) by Marcus Wintzer

You may or may not know that the month of May is recognized as national Beef month. Now that the rain has finally let up (at least in some parts of the country) what better time to get outdoors and grill up some all-beef hot dogs, burgers, or a delicious ribeye? That’s a rhetorical question, but I’m sure you already know the answer. Of course, if the weather doesn’t want to cooperate, you can always

Waste Not, Want Not: Rendering Partnerships for Improved Food Waste Sustainability

Posted on May 23, 2025 (June 9, 2025) by nara-primediany

Shopping cart being pushed inside grocery store.

Food waste disposal accounts for an astonishing one-third of the world’s total food supply. From the meat we don’t eat to billions of pounds of used cooking oil (UCO), reducing waste in the food production, distribution, and service industries is crucial for enhancing food waste sustainability throughout North America. Fortunately, the rendering industry plays a significant role in minimizing waste throughout the food system. By partnering with businesses to collect discarded scraps, fats,

Celebrating National Farm Animals Day

Posted on April 10, 2025 (June 9, 2025) by nara-primediany

April 10th marks National Farm Animals Day — a holiday created to recognize the importance of compassionate, ethical, and responsible farm and livestock animal care. From a cow’s milk to a chicken’s egg, farm animals play a significant role in providing us with many of the necessities that characterize daily life. In turn, it’s crucial that we ensure and advocate for the health, safety, and well-being of each of these animals. In celebration of

Rendering Education Activities for National Rendering Day

Posted on April 1, 2025 by Anna

With National Rendering Day coming up on April 21st, it’s the perfect time to introduce kids to the fascinating and sustainable world of rendering! One of NARA’s priorities is to strengthen rendering education from 4-H age all the way through college and university programs, so we have developed some fun, interactive activities for schools and learning institutions – but you don’t have to be a professional teacher to help kids understand rendering’s importance! Try one

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