The
U.S. Poultry & Egg
Association's industry partners collaborate
to create an environment ideal for
continued growth. Together, these
organizations combine their resources
to supply the industry with answers
to industry challenges. Apart, these
same organizations develop strategies
to respond to their own concerns.
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American
Egg Board
Through
the American
Egg Board, egg producers fund
and carry out proactive programs
to increase the market for eggs,
egg products, and spent fowl products.
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Animal
Agriculture Alliance
The Animal
Agriculture Alliance is a positive and informed voice
communicating reliable, science-based
information on key agricultural
topics ranging from animal welfare
to biotechnology to environmental
impacts.
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Auburn University Biosystems Engineering Department
The
U.S. Poultry & Egg Association
allocates funding to support
Auburn's poultry production education
program on poultry house design,
operation and management. The program
develops a wide range of educational
materials designed to help poultry
producers make best use of modern
technologies and house management
techniques. The program disseminates
information via publications, videotapes,
and a Web site. Go here to
learn more.
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Council for Agricultural
Science and Technology
http://www.cast-science.org
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Egg
Nutrition Center
The Egg Nutrition
Center was established in 1984
for the purpose of providing
commercial egg producers and
processors, health promotion
agencies, and consumers with
a resource for scientifically
accurate information on egg nutrition
and the role of eggs in the health
and nutrition of the American
diet. Visit the Web site here. |
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International
HACCP Alliance
The International
HACCP Alliance was formed in
1994 to provide a uniform program
to assure safer meat and poultry
products. The alliance promotes
the adoption of HACCP throughout
the industry and encourages better
communication and cooperation with
the U.S. Department of Agriculture's
Food Safety and Inspection Service
and other governmental agencies
worldwide. |
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National
Chicken Council
The National Chicken Council (NCC) represents integrated chicken producer-processors, the companies that produce and process chickens. Member companies of NCC account for more than 95 percent of the chicken sold in the United States. Visit the Web site
here.
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National
Turkey Federation
The National Turkey Federation (NTF) is the national advocate for all segments of the $14 billion turkey industry, providing services and conducting activities that increase demand for its members' products by protecting and enhancing their ability to profitably provide wholesome, high-quality, nutritious products. Visit the Web site here.
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Partnership
for Food Safety Education
The Partnership for Food Safety Education
is a not-for-profit organization
that unites industry associations;
professional societies in food science,
nutrition and health; consumer groups;
and the U.S. government to educate
the public about safe food handling.
PFSE is the creator and steward of
the Fight BAC! ® campaign, a
food safety initiative that educates
consumers about the four simple practices
(clean, separate, cook and chill)
that can help reduce their risk of
foodborne illness. Visit the Web
site here.
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Poultry
Breeders of America
The
Poultry Breeders of America serves
the mutual interests of poultry breeders
by exchanging information, conducting
the National Breeders Roundtable,
and representing the industry before
government agencies. The organization
includes the primary breeder companies
that supply breeding stock for broiler,
turkey, and commercial egg producers/processors.
Through this organization, company
geneticists share knowledge and ideas
in order to maintain a progressive
and dynamic poultry breeding segment
of the industry.
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U.S. Poultry & Egg
Harold E. Ford Foundation
This foundation funds recruitment
and retention efforts in major
colleges and universities throughout
the United States. The earnings
accrued each year are divided
among the eligible schools. The
foundation also provides funds
for poultry-related research.
Visit the Web site here.
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United
Egg Producers
The United Egg Producers (UEP) is a farmer cooperative representing egg farmer members from all across the United States. The member companies produce approximately 90% of the nation’s total egg production. UEP’s primary role is to develop programs for the members that address animal welfare, food safety, and the environment and to represent their interest in government affairs. Visit the Web
site here.
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USA
Poultry & Egg Export Council
The USA Poultry & Egg Export Council (USAPEEC) is a non-profit, industry-sponsored trade organization dedicated to increasing exports of U.S. poultry and eggs in all foreign markets. USAPEEC members account for 90 percent of all poultry and egg exports. Members include nearly all major U.S. poultry and egg producing and processing companies, as well as many international trading firms. Founded in 1984, USAPEEC’s world headquarters are located in Stone Mountain, GA. Visit the USAPEEC
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