Faces of the Federation: Jeri Moniz

For more than 60 years, grassroots producer engagement has driven the demand for beef through the Federation of State Beef Councils. States voluntarily invest in the Federation to build beef demand by inspiring, unifying and supporting an effective and coordinated state and national Checkoff partnership.

Ultimately, it is cattle producers from coast to coast who are directing the Federation’s work, and we celebrate their dedication. Meet Jeri Moniz, one of the “Faces of the Federation.” 

Kapa Hale

Chef Keaka Lee trained and worked at some of the best restaurants in New York City before returning home to Honolulu, Hawai’i to open Kapa Hale with his wife Heather in 2020. Working with local farmers and ranchers, Kape Hale’s menu fuses hyper local ingredients with traditional Hawaiian flavors to create a dining experience like no other in the Waialae-Kahala neighborhood.

McCandless Ranch

Meet the Unger family of McCandless Ranch.

Located on the Big Island, just south of Kona, McCandless Ranch has been in Cynda Unger’s family for six generations. She along with her husband Keith manage it today. Nestled along the Pacific Ocean on the slopes of Mauna Loa, the Unger’s and their team of paniolo run their cattle and work to preserve the land.