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"Building a Better Burger" | Darin Doerscher | TEDxGooseLake

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Channel: TEDx Talks · 2018 · Nonprofits & Activism

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Darin is a Livestock and Meat Marketing Specialist with the University Department of Agriculture where he manages commodity grade standards, microbiological testing data, and purchase specifications associated with Federal Nutrition Assistance Programs. His talk "Building a Better Burger" focuses on ground beef commodities procured for the National School Lunch Program. Additionally, Darin offers insights into what agriculture means to him and the next generation.
 Darin Doerscher is a local speaker who makes a big impact in ways many of us never think about. Darin works for the USDA and is a player in the National School Lunch Program, especially as it relates to ground beef. Darin grew up on a farm in Davenport and attended Iowa State University, graduating in 1998 with a bachelors in animal science. He returned to ISU to do a Masters in muscle biology and meat science and finished in 2002. Darin currently works for the USDA and holds the title of livestock and meat marketing specialist. He has received numerous awards from the USDA including a Superior Service Award, Honor Award, AMS Administrator Award, and a Certificate of Merit. He was also part of the National Champion Meat Animal Evaluation Team. His greatest accomplishment, however, is being a husband and father. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

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