2025 ReFED Food Waste Solutions Summit

Scott Howard was born and raised in southern Wisconsin on an Angus seedstock operation. He attended Colorado State, completing a masters and Ph.D. with a focus on beef quality, growth and development, and carcass yield—specializing in value-added opportunities for calf-fed Holstein steers. Following graduation, Dr. Howard began a career with Cargill, working in research and development with a focus on carcass utilization. This led to a role managing beef supply chain and scheduling for primary harvest facilities in North America. For the past three years, Dr. Howard has worked for Meyer Natural Foods as the Director of Quality Assurance, focused on the production of steaks, grinds, and growth of branded programs. Dr. Howard maintains a small herd of Angus cattle and enjoys spending time with family and friends within the beef industry.