Smithfield Good food. Reaponsibly: IT IS NOT THE CRITIC WHO COUNTS; NOT THE MAN WHO POINTS OUT HOW THE STRONG MAN STUMBLES, OR WHERE THE DOER OF DEEDS COULD HAVE DONE THEM BETTER. THE CREDIT BELONGS TO THE MAN WHO IS ACTUALLY IN THE ARENA." PRESIDENT THEODORE ROOSEVELT President Roosevelt's remarks ring as true, or perhaps truer, now as they did a century ago. Today, during an unprecedented global pandemic, it is the men and women who are actually "in the arena"-on every frontline of this pandemic-who deserve the credit. Among these are our country's food and agriculture workers who are unequivocaly the doers of deeds Roosevelt references, Not only is our food supply foundational to our national security, but our very ablity to combat COVID-19. They are the heroes, and unsung ones at that. Our entire country owes them an enormous debt of gratitude and far more recognition. How? By putting our Smithfield Family and country first. By implementing aggressive measures to protect their health and safety during this pandemic By rewarding our team members on the frontline. By aiding our communities. By prioritizing the American consumer. By keeping food on tables across our country Ironically, the crities who are first and fastest to point the finger typically have little knowledge of the facts, creating false narratives and spreading misinformation Some seem intent on using our company and industry as political pawns. We, however, have been apolitical in our determination to fight through this pandemic, confronting challenges and gut- wrenching decisions throughout. So why are the critics perpetuating a false narrative? Why, based on the facts and realities, has there been so much focus on our essential industry. which is feeding people during the pandemic? Perhaps because stories that create controversy and cast are more effective in garmering clicks in our info-tainment society than impartial presentation for people across America. And yet, For us, responsibility isn't a buzzword. the facts. Or perhaps because critics inaccurate media a fui litany of accusations fueled by It's a promise. A solemn pledge to and reports as "evidence" when seeking misinformation and disinformation. by each of our more than 42,000 U.S. opportunities to advance their activist agenda rather than getting informed or offering assistance before We have witnessed an incredible groundswell of "doers" responding to COVID-19. Hundreds of thousands of men and women sacrificing daily to ensure a steady supply of food making "Good food. Responsibly." For nearly 85 years, we have been in the business of viewers companies like ours have experienced these kinds of It is time to set the record straight. team members. It's the heartbeat of our company's culture. COVID-19 has further emboldened many crities to point fingers at those of us "in the arena" while they sit on the sidelines, ignoring one incontrovertible fact: We must produce food, and someone has to do it. Certainly, it is not the critics who have answered the bell. No, it is our nation's food and agriculture workers who have done sa. speaking out. Every decision we make is rooted in responsibility and delivered with integrity. Cynics and skeptics call this old-fashioned. don't understand the notion of responsibility to others-from our nation's famers to our Smithfield Family and utimately the American public. We don't just understand it Ultimately. the 42,000 people at Smithfield Foods and those across the American food supply chain are "in the arena," working hard every day with two priorities and two priorities only: to keep our people safe and to keep your family fed. Can our critics say the same? They We live it. Smithfield Good food Responsibly: smithfieldfoods.com Smithfield Good food. Reaponsibly: IT IS NOT THE CRITIC WHO COUNTS; NOT THE MAN WHO POINTS OUT HOW THE STRONG MAN STUMBLES, OR WHERE THE DOER OF DEEDS COULD HAVE DONE THEM BETTER. THE CREDIT BELONGS TO THE MAN WHO IS ACTUALLY IN THE ARENA." PRESIDENT THEODORE ROOSEVELT President Roosevelt's remarks ring as true, or perhaps truer, now as they did a century ago. Today, during an unprecedented global pandemic, it is the men and women who are actually "in the arena"-on every frontline of this pandemic-who deserve the credit. Among these are our country's food and agriculture workers who are unequivocaly the doers of deeds Roosevelt references, Not only is our food supply foundational to our national security, but our very ablity to combat COVID-19. They are the heroes, and unsung ones at that. Our entire country owes them an enormous debt of gratitude and far more recognition. How? By putting our Smithfield Family and country first. By implementing aggressive measures to protect their health and safety during this pandemic By rewarding our team members on the frontline. By aiding our communities. By prioritizing the American consumer. By keeping food on tables across our country Ironically, the crities who are first and fastest to point the finger typically have little knowledge of the facts, creating false narratives and spreading misinformation Some seem intent on using our company and industry as political pawns. We, however, have been apolitical in our determination to fight through this pandemic, confronting challenges and gut- wrenching decisions throughout. So why are the critics perpetuating a false narrative? Why, based on the facts and realities, has there been so much focus on our essential industry. which is feeding people during the pandemic? Perhaps because stories that create controversy and cast are more effective in garmering clicks in our info-tainment society than impartial presentation for people across America. And yet, For us, responsibility isn't a buzzword. the facts. Or perhaps because critics inaccurate media a fui litany of accusations fueled by It's a promise. A solemn pledge to and reports as "evidence" when seeking misinformation and disinformation. by each of our more than 42,000 U.S. opportunities to advance their activist agenda rather than getting informed or offering assistance before We have witnessed an incredible groundswell of "doers" responding to COVID-19. Hundreds of thousands of men and women sacrificing daily to ensure a steady supply of food making "Good food. Responsibly." For nearly 85 years, we have been in the business of viewers companies like ours have experienced these kinds of It is time to set the record straight. team members. It's the heartbeat of our company's culture. COVID-19 has further emboldened many crities to point fingers at those of us "in the arena" while they sit on the sidelines, ignoring one incontrovertible fact: We must produce food, and someone has to do it. Certainly, it is not the critics who have answered the bell. No, it is our nation's food and agriculture workers who have done sa. speaking out. Every decision we make is rooted in responsibility and delivered with integrity. Cynics and skeptics call this old-fashioned. don't understand the notion of responsibility to others-from our nation's famers to our Smithfield Family and utimately the American public. We don't just understand it Ultimately. the 42,000 people at Smithfield Foods and those across the American food supply chain are "in the arena," working hard every day with two priorities and two priorities only: to keep our people safe and to keep your family fed. Can our critics say the same? They We live it. Smithfield Good food Responsibly: smithfieldfoods.com