Program offers cattle ranchers a unique opportunity to provide a much needed source of protein to many Arkansas children and families in need.Arkansas Cattle ranchers and other protein producers, such as hog, lamb and pork, can donate to the Arkansas Beef Project in three ways. Cash Donations - Money is used to puchase domestic ground beef. Donate a Live Cow/Bull - an adult cow/bull is transported to a USDA approved facilit where it is processed Donate a Calf - Animal is raised then donated to the program.All donated protein is distributed in one or two-pound portions to food banks and food pantries across the state to help food-insecure Arkansans have a reliable source of protein.