Highly effective, FDA-approved, water-soluble treatment of coccidiosis in growing chickens, turkeys and laying hens
Highly cost-effective alternative to expensive antibiotics
Non-antibiotic and no meat withdrawal time
Available in convenient no-spill 1-gallon jugs
WARNING: Keep this and all drugs out of reach of children. NOT FOR HUMAN USE.
PRECAUTIONS: For Oral Use in Animals Only. May cause eye irritation.
Designed to Keep Your Business Growing Coccidiosis and Stress Management Tools …
ORAL-PRO®
Sodium Salicylate Concentrate
60% w/v with Caffeine 5.7% w/v
For use in the drinking water of poultry
Caffeine added at 9.6% of sodium salicylate content
Aids in reducing fever caused by viral and bacterial infections 1, 2
Aids in reducing fever caused by heat stress from transporting
Offers water solubility in hard water
Offers stress relief from vaccination and processing
Available in 1-gallon no-spill plastic jug
BALANCE
(Nutritional/Metabolic Supplement)
Stress and Dehydration Aid
Increases water consumption and reduces body temperature in high-heat environments
Quicker rebound from stress-related issues including excess heat and handling
Helps reduce shrinkage in processed poultry, improved meat quality when environmental conditions are less optimal
Available in easy-to-measure 40-lb. pails or 780-gram packets
ORAL-PRO®
Sodium Salicylate Concentrate
48.6% w/v
Aids in reducing fever caused by viral and bacterial infections 1, 2
Aids in reducing fever caused by heat stress from transportation, vaccination and processing
Offers water solubility in hard water
Available in 1-gallon no-spill plastic jugs
A Guide to Poultry Associations
ALABAMA POULTRY & EGG ASSOCIATION
465 S. Bainbridge Street Montgomery, Ala. 36010
Ph: 334-265-2732
Email: morgan@alabamapoultry. org
Internet: https://alabamapoultry. org
STAFF:
Johnny Adams, CEO
Ray Hilburn, associate director
Morgan Flowers, communications and membership director
Jennifer Shell, administrative director
Amy Radford, support director
OFFICERS:
Steve Smith, Golden Rod Broilers, president
Charlie Peacock, Peco Foods, vice president
Clint Lauderdale, Poultry Guard, treasurer
Michael Starling, 4S Farms, secretary
Ryan Turner, Pilgrim’s, immediate past president
Cliff Rule, Pilgrim’s, director at large
Kevin Parnell, AlaTrade, director at large
DIRECTORS:
Lou Ayers, Jasper
Tyler Dutton, Cullman
Cory Early, Albertville
Shane Guy, Guntersville
Josh Griffin, Russellville
Matthew Herman, Gadsden
Issac Howard, Snead
Harold Hunt, Gadsden
Mel Koller, Cullman
David Lesnansky, Cullman
Frank Loftis, Cullman
Eric Lovvron, Heflin
Jeremy Martin, Huntsville
Michael Martin, Enterprise
David Massey, Enterprise
Richard McElrath, Albertville
Mitchell Pate, Mobile
David Pruett, Snead
Keith Rhodarmer, Collinsville
Ron Rogers, Enterprise
Jason Shell, Boaz
Jason Spann, Hanceville
Doug Thiessen, Montgomery
Rod Thomas, Montgomery
Josh Turner, Pisigah
Larry Upchurch, Lineville
ADVISORS:
Vernon Abney, Natural Resources Conservation Service
Dr. Govind Kannan, Department Head, Department of Poultry Science, Auburn University
Dr. Jeremiah Davis, director, National Poultry Technology Center, Auburn
Dr. Tony Frazier, state veterinarian, Alabama Department of Agriculture
MEETINGS:
Evening of Fun, June 7, 2025 Annual Meeting, July 13-15, 2025
Date association established: 1952 Number of members: 2,300
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
APEA prides itself in representing the entire industry from the producers to the further processors, including the entire allied industry. APEA works with the industry in providing educational seminars and meetings for producers and company employees. APEA provides scholarships for students attending several Alabama community colleges and Auburn University. APEA works with the state legislature and Alabama congressional delegation on legislation important to the poultry industry. APEA also works with other state and national agricultural groups to promote and protect the poultry industry and agriculture in general. APEA helped administer over $4.5 million dollars with $3.4 million directed toward poultry producers and $1.1 million for PPE to poultry process.
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF AVIAN PATHOLOGISTS
12627 San Jose Blvd., Suite 202 Jacksonville, Fla. 32223
Number of other members: 224 associate members; 482 full members, 25 life members, 149 retired members, and 171 student members.
VISION:
AAAP will be the premier organization that advances science-based knowledge, expertise, and education on poultry health, welfare, and food safety to provide member value and stakeholder trust.
MISSION:
AAAP facilitates member collaboration to advance science-based knowledge, expertise, and education on poultry health, welfare, and food safety.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
The AAAP has been an organized group since 1957. It was launched as a national organization for veterinary practitioners, diagnosticians, researchers, and students interested in poultry health and medicine. With annual meetings involving both national and international members, interested individuals come together to discuss poultry diseases and further advance the field of poultry medicine. There are at least three areas of accomplishment, each of which is embodied in the original set of objectives. First, AAAP has advanced the profession, especially through its educational and scientific activities. Second, the AAAP membership has established a scientific and technical resource to serve government, the poultry industry, the world, and each other, through a well-established network of contacts. Third, the AAAP has undoubtedly transformed the lives of many members by encouraging their careers and by providing a nurturing framework to help each person realize his or her potential. It has been often said that the AAAP is a truly “special” organization – one that engenders loyalty and
respect that is uncommon measure compared to other professional groups. How else can one explain the countless numbers of volunteer hours over a half century that has made the AAAP what it is today? In 2007 celebrating 50 years, AAAP published “AAAP- The First 50 Years 1957-2007” prepared by the AAAP History Committee and edited by John Dunn. In 2017, the AAAP published a sequel “Celebrating Sixty Years 1957-2017” also edited by John Dunn. Both books are available for purchase on the AAAP website.
AMERICAN EGG BOARD
10255 W. Higgings Road, Suite 800 Rosemont, Ill. 60018
Bill Winkelman, vice president, industry affairs & outreach
Nate Hedtke, vice president, innovation and customer engagement
Edward Hoffman, vice president, marketing and communications
Veronica Rovelli, vice president, outreach, experience and administration
Dr. Mickey Rubin, vice president, research and Egg Nutrition Center executive director
OFFICERS:
Alex Simpson, Simpson’s Eggs, chairman
Andy Seger, Wabash Valley Produce, vice chair
Sandra Lausecker, Nature Pure, secretary
John Watson, Braswell Family
Farms, treasurer
Sam Krouse, MPS Egg Farms, member at large
Ross Dean, Versova, member at large
Mindy Truex, Creighton Brothers, immediate past chair
Date association established: 1976 Number of members: 400-plus
MISSION:
Increase demand for U.S. eggs and egg products through research, education and promotion.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
Home of the Incredible Egg, the American Egg Board is the U.S. egg industry’s national commodity marketing organization. For more than 40 years, the AEB has delivered significant return on investment in its mission to drive demand for U.S. eggs and egg products on behalf of America’s egg farmers. The latest independently conducted five-year ROI assessment of AEB’s programs (published in January 2023) determined that America’s egg farmers earned a return of $10.11 in industry-wide net revenue for every check-off dollar invested.
AMERICAN FARM BUREAU FEDERATION
600 Maryland Ave., S.W. Suite 1000 W Washington, D.C. 20024
Ph: 202-406-3600
Fax: 202-406-3606
Internet: www.fb.org
STAFF:
Zippy Duvall, president
Date association established: 1919
MISSION:
AFBF is the unified national voice of agriculture, working through our grassroots organizations to enhance and strengthen the lives of rural Americans and to build strong, prosperous agricultural communities.
AMERICAN FEED
INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION
2101 Wilson Blvd. Suite 810
Arlington, Va. 22201
Ph: 703-524-0810
Fax: 703-524-1921
E-mail: afia@afia.org
Internet: www.afia.org https://ifeeder.org
STAFF:
Constance Cullman, president and CEO
Raamezah Ahmad, senior manager of graphic and web design
Victoria Broehm, senior director of communications
Erica Burson, membership manager
Louise Calderwood, director of regulatory affairs
Shakera Daley, office and certifications manager
Dr. Paul Davis, director of quality, animal food safety and education
Mallory Gaines, director of market access and multilateral affairs
Gary Huddleston, director of feed manufacturing and regulatory affairs
Taylor Lekin, marketing and program development specialist
Lara Moody, IFEEDER executive director
Jessica Morse, director of marketing and events
Sarah Novak, chief operating officer
Daisy Rodriguez, manager of meetings and events
Andy Timmins, chief financial officer and corporate treasurer
Ivy Torres, global programs specialist
Lynette Tucker, manager of meetings and sponsorships
Gina Tumbarello, senior director of global strategies, policy and trade
Leah Wilkinson, vice president of public policy and education
Madison Wyman, policy communications specialist
OFFICERS:
Leigh Ann Sayer, The Peterson Co., chair
Dan Meagher, Novus International, chair-elect
Dr. Carlos Gonzalez, Hill’s Pet Nutrition, immediate past chair
Constance Cullman, AFIA, president and CEO
Sarah Novak, AFIA, COO and corporate secretary
Leah Wilkinson, AFIA, vice president
Andy Timmins, AFIA, CFO and corporate treasurer
BOARD: 2025:
Holly Bellmund, GLC Minerals LLC
Rob Brock, Westway Feed
Tony Colanino, NewStar Sourcing
Julio Contreras, Sweet Manufacturing
Grady Fain, Hamlet Protein Inc.
Dr. Carlos Gonzalez, Hill’s Pet Nutrition
Jonathon Griffin, Balchem
Kevin Schluender, Land O’Lakes
Whit Huguley, ED&F Man
Bjorn Kwak, Daybrook Fisheries
Mark Lamb, South Fresh Feeds
Dan Meagher, Novus International
Ryan Millet, Zoetis
Mark Poeschl, Furst McNess Co.
Dan Rice, Western Milling
Matthew Zeigler, Zeigler Bros. 2026:
Scott Baker, SEM Minerals
Cory Berg, QLF-Quality Liquid Feeds
Nathan Bingaman, D1 Resources Inc.
Jonathan Cowles, W L PortLand Systems
Susanna Elliott, Alltech Inc.
Hayley Jones, Smithfield Foods
Paul Kalmbach, Kalmbach Feeds
Dr. Steve Lerner, Chr. Hansen Animal Health and Nutrition
Allen McDonald, Global Animal Products
Rebecca Mowen, ADM Animal Nutrition
Matt Podany, EBM Manufacturing
Tim Reed, Reed Mariculture
Karl Thoene, CHS Inc.
Ben Towns, Arm & Hammer
Ty Vaupel, Alfagreen Supreme 2027:
Dr. Todd Armstrong, Phibro Animal Health
Eric Arnold, Bill Barr & Company
Dr. Mariano Berdegue, Cargill Animal Nutrition
Kristin Bonham, DSM-firmenich
Nick Braden, Wilbur-Ellis Pet Nutrition
Brent Brinegar, Lincoln Premium Poultry
Christi Brown, Zinpro Corp.
Katie Cook, Elanco Animal Health
Raj Kasula, Wenger Feeds LLC
Sean McNear, Blue Buffalo Co.
Terry Medemblik, Walinga USA
David Probert, International Ingredient Corp.
Dr. Chad Risley, Berg+Schmidt America LLC
Apoorva Shah, SAM Nutrition
David Stephens, Seminole Feed
Date association established: 1909 Number of members: 650
MISSION:
To be the voice of the U.S. animal food industry, influencing policy and connecting people.
MEETINGS:
Sept. 10-12, 2024, Liquid Feed Symposium, Salt Lake City, Utah
Nov. 6-8, 2024, Equipment Manufacturers Conference, Bonita Springs, Fla.
Jan. 28-30, 2025, International Feed Expo, Georgia World Congress Center, Atlanta, Ga.
Mar. 18-20, 2025, Purchasing and Ingredient Suppliers Conference, Orlando, Fla.
Sept. 9-11, 2025, Liquid Feed Symposium, Fort Worth, Texas
Jan. 27-29, 2026, International Feed Expo, Georgia World Congress Center, Atlanta, Ga.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
The AFIA successfully advocated for the introduction of the Innovative Feed Enhancement and Economic Development (Innovative FEED) Act (S. 1842/ H.R. 6687) in Congress and encouraged the Food and Drug
Administration to rescind its outdated policy guide that wrongly regulates some animal feed ingredients as drugs versus feed addtives. Supported key legislation like the Securing American Agriculture Act (H.R. 8003), the Enteric Methane Innovation Tools for Lower Emissions and Sustainable Stock (EMIT LESS) Act (S.4056) and the Sound Science for Farmers Act (S. 3719).
Tracked several state bills on the collection of fees from the industry to pay for animal welfare programs. Formed a task force to develop strategies for reducing risks in the supply chain and launched initiatives to expand industry’s presence in new markets.
Traveled to Vietnam to host an inaugural in-person workshop on feed additives as solutions for limited antibiotic availability. Additionally, AFIA collaborated with the Vietnamese Small Veterinary Association to identify education gaps among pet owners, veterinarians and veterinary students at Nong Lam University. Implemented new sustainability policies that emphasize the U.S. animal food industry’s role as a global sustainability leader through scientific approaches, best practices and innovation.
Collaborated with the Institute for Feed Education and Research (IFEEDER) launched the Animal Food Industry Sustainability Toolkit in 2023 to help members develop and make progress on their internal sustainability programs, respond to stakeholders information requests and communicate their sustainability stories.
Attended COP28 to represent the U.S. animal food industry to tout innovation – and science-based initiatives that support countries’ climate goals.
AMERICAN
POULTRY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
198 Melissa Drive
Walhalla, S.C. 29691
Attn: Dr. Mickey Hall
Ph: 864-885-2197
E-mail: mahall@clemson.edu
Internet: www.poultryhistory.org
Date association was established: 1952
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
Every three years, APHS inducts individuals into its Poultry Industry Hall of Fame.
AMERICAN SOYBEAN ASSOCIATION
12125 Woodcrest Executive Drive Suite 100
St. Louis, Mo. 63141
Ph: 800-688-7692
Fax: 314-576-2786
Internet: www.soygrowers.com
ANIMAL AGRICULTURE ALLIANCE
2101 Wilson Blvd. Suite 810-B Arlington, Va. 22201
Ph: 703-562-5160
E-mail: info@animalagalliance.org
Internet: www.animalagalliance. org
STAFF:
Hannah Thompson-Weeman, president and CEO
Logan Hall, director, membership and marketing
Emily Ellis, manager, communications and content
Abby Kornegay, manager, issues and engagement
Grace Simpson, coordinator, membership and communications
OFFICERS:
Derek Yancey, Colorado egg farmer, chairperson
Lisa McComb, Dairy Management Inc., chair-elect
Tom Super, National Chicken Council, treasurer
BOARD: Claire Boudwin, Alltech
R.J. Layher, American Farm Bureau Federation
Sarah Novak, American Feed Industry Association
Casey Matzke, American National CattleWomen Inc.
Amy Hendrickson, American Sheep Industry Association
Dr. Sonia Arnold, American Veal Association
Dr. Nick Wolfenden, Cargill
Jill Delucero, C.O.nxt
Lisa Kahlig, Cooper Farms
Mary Knigge, Dairy Farmers of America
Dustin Johansen, Farm Journal Media
Marisa Pooley, Genus PIC
Pete Block, Hy-Line North America
Aaron Putze, Iowa Soybean Association
Dr. Dvid Sjeklocha, Merck Animal Health
Sigrid Johannes, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association
Matt Frostic, National Corn Growers Association
Dr. Brett Kaysen, National Pork Board
Jeff Pigott, National Pork Producers Council
Leslee Oden, National Turkey Federation
Dr. Robert Hagevoort, New Mexico
State University
Eric Mittenthal, The Meat Institute
Adam Proctor, Nutrien
Ray Atkinson, Smithfield Foods
Josh Winegarner, Texas Cattle Feeders Association
Oscar Garrison, United Egg Producers
Jesse Patrick, United Soybean Board
Rafael Rivera, U.S. Poultry and Egg Association
Dr. Michele Barrett, Zoetis
Date association established: 1987
MISSION:
We safeguard the future of animal agriculture and its value to society by bridging the communication gap between the farm and food communities.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
Our small and mighty team has been hard at work over the last year to connect, engage and protect on behalf of all of animal agriculture.
The Alliance has had many achievements over the past year, and we look forward to making future years even stronger.
Check out our most recent Annual Report — https://animalagalliance. org/about/annual-report/ — to read about today’s emerging issues and how the Alliance is involved, how we are engaging influencers, the resources we have available to members, our biggest accomplishments and our goals for the future to continue safeguarding animal agriculture.
CALIFORNIA POULTRY FEDERATION
4640 Spyres Way Suite 4
Modesto, Calif. 95356
Ph: 209-576-6355
Fax: 209-576-6119
E-mail: bill@cpif.org Internet: www.cpif.org
STAFF:
Bill Mattos, president
Art Razo, vice president, member relations and communications
Monica Della Maggiore, manager, California Poultry Health Board administrator/NPIP
Kylee Sturdivant, administrative assistant
OFFICERS:
David Rubenstein, Pitman Family Farms, chairman
Jason Arnold, Petaluma Poultry Processors/Perdue Farms, vice chairman
Tom Bower, Foster Farms, secretary/treasurer
Dalton Rasmussen, Squab Producers of California, past chairman
BOARD:
Mike Altomare, Agrecom Inc.
Ariel Revell, Alltech Inc.
Ken Semon, Aviagen
Jihad Douglas, Aviagen Turkeys/ Select Genetics
Mike Hogan, Boehringer Ingelheim
Charles Swain, Cobb-Vantress Inc.
Shawn Griffin, Darling Ingredients Inc.
Robert Taylor, DiBuduo & DeFendis
Insurance Agency Inc.
Cade Reynolds, Elanco Animal Health
Don Hill, Foster Farms
Jeff Segars, Foster Farms
Kris Torbert, Foster Farms
Phil Greene, Foster Farms
Scott Stillwell, Foster Farms
Tom Bower, Foster Farms
Howard Chan, Grimaud Farms
Paul Weber, International Paper
Casey Jones, Jones-Hamilton Co.
John Bedell, J.S. West and Companies
Justin Southard, Marel
Marc Metzer, Metzer Farms
Ted Lankford, Morris & Associates Inc.
Tim Nilsen, Nilsen Farms
Drew Loutey, Petaluma Poultry
Jason Arnold, Petaluma Poultry
Scott Fitzpatrick, Petaluma Poultry
Michael Braun, Phibro Animal Health
David Pitman, Pitman Family Farms
David Rubenstein, Pitman Family Farms
Richie King, Pitman Family Farms
Tyler Shepard, Shepard Bros. Inc.
Dalton Rasmussen, Squab Producers of California
James Karibian, United States Cold Storage
Ryan Segars, Veterinary Service Inc.
Dan Volk, Volk Enterprises Inc.
Ryan C. Sturdevant, Wells Fargo Bank
Craig Segars, Zee Co.
Daniel Pugh, Zoetis
Date association established: 1953
MISSION:
Through united work and action, promote the California Poultry Industry and its ability to responsibly produce and market the highest quality poultry food products in a competitive manner.
Primary association activity focus: legislative/government liaison.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
• Supported new state and federal “fresh” poultry standards.
• Abolished state sales taxes on
poultry litter, medications in water, farm equipment, and poultry houses.
• Developed Annual Western U.S. chicken cooking contest. Coordinated with “Buy California” program
• Sponsor research on poultry blood and carcass composting
• Sponsor research on poultry emissions.
• Develop biosecurity program with assistance from USDA Rural Development Grant.
• Founded and manage statewide poultry task force to monitor health of industry throughout California
• Quality Assurance Program offers certification by the California Poultry Federation and the California Department of Food and Agriculture
• Animal Welfare committee to enforce and monitor standards in California
• Produced and published a poultry and egg curriculum kit for high school agriculture educators, distributing more than 500 kits throughout the state in the first month.
• Manage the NPIP program, one of the few states where NPIP is run by the State Association.
• Developed NPIP surveillance program with 100 percent participation by chickens, turkeys, duck and squab; and 90 percent participation by layer industry.
• Promoted a California wide program to “Eat California, Buy California Grown” on Sundays… which could generate more than $15 billion a year for California agriculture if every Californian just ate California Grown products on Sundays. This effort received major media coverage in both Northern and Southern California.
• Foster and continue support of quality programs where industry, California Dept. of Food and Agriculture and the USDA work together on biosecurity, NPIP, outreach and surveillance programs throughout the state.
• Lobbied CDFA and USDA to change
California from a wet to a dry tare weights and measures standards. Worked hand in hand with Foster Farms. Company estimated the savings were $25 million per year.
• Foster positive relationships at Board of Supervisors in key poultry counties to help with regulations regarding the environment, food safety, farm expansions and more.
DELMARVA CHICKEN ASSOCIATION
16686 County Seat Hwy. Georgetown, Del. 19947
Ph: 302-856-9037
E-mail: dca@dcachicken.com
Internet: www.dcachicken.com
STAFF:
Holly Porter, executive director
Liz Warren, agricultural conservation specialist
Grayson Middleton, government relations manager
James Fisher, communications manager
Christina DiSilvestro, executive administrative assistant
MEETINGS:
59th annual National Meeting on Poultry Health, Processing and Live Production, Sept. 30-Oct. 2, 2024.
Date association established: 1948
Number of members: 1,600
MISSION:
Delmarva Chicken Association advocates for the common good of the chicken community in Delaware, the Eastern Shore of Maryland, and Virginia’s Eastern Shore. Our mission: To be the Delmarva chicken industry’s voice as the premier membership association focusing on advocacy, education and member relations. Our vision: To be the most-respected chicken organization in the United States.
DUCK COUNCIL
1530 Cooledge Road
Tucker, Ga. 30084
Ph: 770-493-9401
Fax: 770-493-9257
E-mail: mspencer@uspoultry.org
Internet: www.uspoultry.org/duckcouncil/
STAFF:
Matt Spencer, U.S. Poultry & Egg Association
BOARD:
Doug Corwin, Crescent Duck Farm, chairman
Drew Frey, Culver Duck Farms, vice chairman
Debbi Conzelmann, King Cole Ducks
Joe Falk, Fraser Valley Specialty Poultry
Marcus Henley, Hudson Valley Foie Gras
Dr. Jim Jurgielewicz, Joe Jurgielewicz & Sons
Marc Metzer, Metzer Farms
David Pitman, Pitman Farms
Jim Schiltz, Schiltz Foods
Scott Tucker, Maple Leaf Farms
Date association was established: 2017 Number of members: 10
MISSION:
The Duck Council is a consortium of North American member companies that produce high-quality duck and goose meat, down and feathers, and process by-products for consumption or use worldwide. The Duck Council’s primary purpose is to recognize and address industry-specific issues that are noncompetitive, non-marketing related, and can support the members of the Duck Council. The Council determines what industry issues are most impactful through the sponsorship of research relating to a wide range of topics, including but not limited to animal welfare, food safety, health management, industry regulation, and sustainability.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
The Duck Council developed North America Commercial Waterfowl Animal Welfare Guidelines for Ducks and Geese. The guidelines establish recommended practices
for food safety, animal welfare, environmental stewardship, and biosecurity.
EGG FARMERS OF ONTARIO
7195 Millcreek Drive
Mississauga, Ontario L5N 4H1 CANADA
Ph: 905-858-9790
Fax: 905-858-1589
E-mail: eggboard@getcracking.ca
Internet: www.getcracking.ca
EGG NUTRITION CENTER
10255 W. Higgings Road, Suite 800 Rosemont, Ill. 60018
Ph: 847-296-7043
Fax: 847-296-7007
Internet: www.eggnutritioncenter. org
FEDERATION OF ANIMAL SCIENCE SOCIETIES
1800 S. Oak St. Suite 100 Champaign, Ill. 61820-6974
Ph: 217-356-3182
Internet: www.fass.org
FERTILIZER INSTITUTE
4201 Wilson Boulevard Suite 700 Arlington, Va. 22203
Ph: 202-962-0490
Fax: 202-962-0577
Internet: www.tfi.org
FLORIDA POULTRY FEDERATION
1625 Summit Lake Drive Suite 300
Tallahassee, Fla. 32317
Attn: Nancy Stephens
Ph: 850-402-2954
E-mail: nancy@nstephens.com
FOOD MARKETING INSTITUTE
2345 Crystal Drive Suite 800
Arlington, Va. 22202-4813
Ph: 202-452-8444
Fax: 202-429-4519
E-mail: fmi@fmi.org
Internet: www.fmi.org
FOOD NORTHWEST
8338 NE Alderwood Road
Suite 160
Portland, Ore. 97220
Ph: 503-327-2200
Internet: www.foodnorthwest.org
STAFF:
Dave Dillon, president
Pam Barrow, vice president
Kirsten Ringen, manager, operations and membership
Kurt Vetsch, sales manager
Chris Cary, policy director
OFFICERS:
Alan Prouty, J.R. Simplot Co., chair
Evann Walters, Fres n’ Local Foods, chair-elect
GEORGIA POULTRY FEDERATION
P.O. Box 763
Gainesville, Ga. 30503
Ph: 770-532-0473
Internet: www.gapf.org
E-mail: Mike Giles, mike@gapf.org
STAFF:
Mike Giles, president
Laura Beth Brock, director, operations & events and executive assistant to the president
Date association established: 1951 Membership: 1,000 poultry and allied members, and supporters of annual events.
MISSION:
The Georgia Poultry Federation is a non-profit trade association which represents the poultry industry in Georgia. The Federation was founded in 1951, and since that time has represented the interests of the entire poultry industry at the state and federal level on legislative and regulatory matters.
Our work includes support for growers who produce chicken and eggs at the farm level and the poultry companies which process and sell the many wholesome poultry products throughout the world.
FOCUS:
Legislative/government liaison, education, industry assistance and research.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
Over the years, the Federation’s work has resulted in obtaining favorable tax advantages for poultry processors and growers, reasonable environmental regulations and enhanced academic support for Georgia’s research and teaching institutions. During the 2023 Georgia General Assembly, the Federation was successful in obtaining higher weight limits for feed and live haul vehicles traveling within the state of Georgia.
GLOBAL COLD CHAIN ALLIANCE
241 18th Street South Suite 620
Arlington, Va. 22202
Ph: 703-373-4300
E-mail: email@gcca.org
Internet: www.gcca.org
GROCERY
MANUFACTURERS
ASSOCIATION
1350 I St., N.W. Suite 300
Washington, D.C. 20005
Ph: 202-639-5900
Fax: 202-639-5932
E-mail: info@gmaonline.org
Internet: www.gmaonline.org
HEN COUNCIL
1530 Cooledge Road
Tucker, Ga. 30084
Ph: 770-493-9401
Fax: 770-493-9257
E-mail: info@uspoultry.org
Internet: www.uspoultry.org/hencouncil/
STAFF:
Rafael Rivera, U.S. Poultry & Egg Association
COUNCIL COMMITTEE:
Terry Bruce, Tip Top Inc., chairman
John Comino, Southern Hens Inc., vice chairman
Steve Anderson, Lamex Food Group
Bill Crider, Crider Foods
Josh Fisher, B & B Poultry Co. Inc.
Mitch Forstie, Downs Food Group
Jesse Heller, Tyson Foods
Lon Peterson, Butterfield Foods
Brad Respess, Tip Top Inc.
Number of Members: 9
MISSION:
The objectives of the Hen Council are to study fowl processing, identify research needs, and recommend speakers and activities to the U.S. Poultry & Egg Association’s board of directors. The council helps establish specifications for fowl products and helps identify marketing opportunities.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
Successfully lobbied the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service for an annual purchasing program of hen meat for its cooked diced meat program, as opposed to the prior model of invitation-bid-award period to period.
Worked with AMS to eliminate the addition of sodium to the cooked diced product line; therefore, keeping a high quality, minimally processed product going to school children across the country.
Worked with AMS to open more invitations for bids for cooked diced hen meat, alleviating some supply pressures.
ILLINOIS POULTRY INDUSTRY COUNCIL
1207 W. Gregory Drive
282 Animal Sciences Lab
Urbana, Ill. 61801
Ph: 217-244-0195
Fax: 217-333-7861
E-mail: kkoelkeb@uiuc.edu
STAFF:
Dave Thompson, president Dr. Ken Koelkebeck, secretary/treasurer
The International Egg Commission (IEC) exists to link people across the globe and is the only organization that represents the egg industry globally. It is a unique community of egg producers, processors, packers and allied industry members who share information, collaborate and develop relationships across cultures and nationalities to continue to develop and grow the global egg industry.
INTERNATIONAL POULTRY COUNCIL
Rue du Luxembourg 47-51 Bte 2, 1050 Brussels, BELGIUM
Internet: www.internationalpoultrycouncil.org
IOWA EGG COUNCIL
8515 Douglas Ave., Suite 9 Urbandale, Iowa 50322
Ph: 515-727-4701
Fax: 515-727-4707
E-mail: info@iowaegg.org
Internet: www.iowaegg.org
Date association was established: 1973
MISSION:
The Iowa Egg Council creates opportunities to increase the value and consumption of eggs and egg products.
Gretta Irwin, executive director, home economist Morgan Pothoven, director of communications and membership services
and Tyson, building custom equipment for over 30 years.
Sally Good, bookkeeper
Jill Altringer, lobbyist
KENTUCKY POULTRY FEDERATION
2248 University Station
Murray, Ky. 42071
Ph: 270-404-2277
E-mail: jguffey@kypoultry.org
Internet: https://kypoultry.org/
STAFF:
Jamie D. Guffey, executive director
Date association established: 1957
Number of members: 300+
LOUISIANA POULTRY FEDERATION
Attn: Lori Shankle P.O. Box 726
Farmerville, La. 71241
Ph: 318-368-4207
Fax: 318-368-4315
E-mail: louisianapoultryfederation@gmail.com
Internet: www.lapoultry.org
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Date association established: 1958
Number of members: 134
MISSION:
The Louisiana Poultry Federation’s motto “Working for a Greater Poultry Industry in Louisiana” has remained effective throughout the history of the Louisiana Poultry Federation. This motto ties all of the organization’s objectives together, and the objectives of the Louisiana Poultry Federation have remained effective.
LOUISIANA EGG COMMISSION
5825 Florida Blvd. Suite 4004
Baton Rouge, La. 70806
Ph: 225-925-3772
E-mail: Deanna.Baldwin@maryland.gov
MEAT INSTITUTE
4201 Wilson Boulevard Suite 0604
Arlington, VA 22203
Ph: 202-587-4200
Internet: www.meatinstitute.org
STAFF:
Julie Anna Potts, president and CEO
Christl McCarthy, manager, executive office and board administration
Rosemary Mucklow, director emeritus consultant
Mark Dopp chief operating officer
Susan Backus, vice president, regulatory and scientific affairs
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MARYLAND EGG COUNCIL
Norman Robertson, vice rresident, regulatory
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Nathan Fretz, vice president, legislative
Sarah Little, vice president, communications
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Bryan Burns, vice president and associate general counsel
Thao Grimes, vice president, finance
William Sessions, director, product marketing and promotion
Roya Galindo, director, regulatory services
Clarissa Moreaux, director, regulatory services
Dr. KatieRose McCullough, director, science and public health
Casey Lynn Gallimore, director, regulatory policy
Dr. Miriam Martin, director, animal health and welfare
Seth Arp, director, marketing
Casey Kammerle, director, communications
Anne Truong, senior accountant international affairs
Michael Schumpp, director of international affairs
Matt Allan, international operations program manager
Eric Mittenthal, chief strategy officer
Kristi Block, director, strategy
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Sam Wildman, director, strategic projects
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The Meat Institute supports the businesses processing meat and poultry, and their supplier partners, that sustainably nourish families around the world. It is the largest trade association representing processors of beef, pork, lamb, veal and poultry.
MISSION:
Connecting people and resources
to strengthen trust in the food we produce.
VISION:
Sustainably nourishing local and global communities with wholesome meat and poultry.
MICHIGAN ALLIED POULTRY INDUSTRIES
P.O. Box 1211
East Lansing, Mich. 48826
Ph: 517-372-5250
E-mail: info@mipoultry.com
Internet: www.mipoultry.com
STAFF:
Dr. Nancy Barr, executive director
BOARD:
Doug Dreyer, West Michigan Pullets, president
Bob Beekman, Walcott Elevator, vice president
Adam Dickerson, Konos Inc., treasurer
Dr. Mick Fulton, Michigan State University, ex-officio
Dr David Pyle, Michgan Turkey Producers, ex-officio
Michael Carter, Daybreak Foods
Caleb Duflo, Four D Farms
Brennen Herbruck, Herbruck’s Poultry Ranch
Scott Maust, Farm Crest Foods
Doug Patmos, Sunrise Acres Egg Farms
Cal Schipper, Schipper Eggs LLC
Mat Stutzman, Stutzman Poultry
Jeff Smith, Smith’s Turkey Farms
ABOUT:
Michigan Allied Poultry Industries, Inc. (MAPI) is a non-profit statewide trade organization representing Michigan’s egg, chicken and turkey farmers and their young stock network of breeders, hatcheries and pullet growers. MAPI was formed in 1940 by Michigan poultry producers to collaborate on issues facing the industry. More than 80 years later, we are still farmerled and working together for the advancement and prosperity of the Michigan’s poultry industry.
MIDWEST POULTRY FEDERATION
P.O. Box 265
Buffalo, Minn. 55313
Ph: 763-284-6763
E-mail: info@midwestpoultry.com
Internet: https://midwestpoultry. com
STAFF:
Lara Durben, ldurben@midwestpoultry.com
Teresa Sorenson, tsorenson@midwestpoultry.com
MEETINGS:
PEAK: April 8-10, 2025, Minneapolis Convention Center, Minneapolis, Minn.
The Midwest Poultry Federation (MPF), a 501(c)6 nonprofit organization, was founded in 1971 and held its first convention in Minneapolis in 1972. MPF’s primary purpose is to host an annual convention emphasizing on-farm poultry production. The conven -
tion’s goal is to offer cutting-edge information to attendees through a balanced offering of exhibits and educational workshops.
In 2022, the MPF Board rebranded its show name to PEAK, which stands for Profitability, Experience, Advancement and Knowledge – our promise to attendees to always provide these four keys to unlocking success for your business.
MINNESOTA TURKEY GROWERS ASSOCIATION
108 Marty Drive Suite 1
Buffalo, Minn. 55313
Ph: 763-682-2171
Fax: 763-682-5546
E-mail: info@minnesotaturkey. com
Internet: www.minnesotaturkey. com
STAFF:
Ashley Kohls, executive director
Jodi Ronnie, business director
Peter Scharpe, program director
That’s because grandmothers, delis, fast food stores, and restaurants everywhere choose fresh, plump, juicy Mar-Jac chicken. From our fully integrated operation in Gainesville, we produce, process and deliver over 2 million chickens weekly... coast to coast and overseas. Our 350 contract growers and 1200 employees are committed to producing the highest quality poultry in the world. We offer WOG’S, cut-up and further processed poultry products and ship ice pack, vacuum pack or frozen.
Brandon Severns, membership and outreach coordinator
Bruce Kleven, legislative and regulatory contractor
OFFICERS:
Jake Vlaminck, Falhun Farms, president
Shane Wilhelm, Richmond Turkey Farms, vice president
Date association established: 1935 Number of members: 614
MEETINGS:
The MTGA Summer Summit, June 2025
MISSION:
The Minnesota Turkey Growers Association enhances the success of the Minnesota turkey industry through member engagement, strong advocacy with legislators, and public outreach.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
During the 2023/2024 legislative biennium, MTGA secured one million dollars in turkey disease-specific research funds in Minnesota’s general fund budget. The organization also successfully lobbied to develop and fund a grant program to help commercial poultry growers invest in bird deterrent devices and strategies to reduce their exposure to wild birds.
MINNESOTA TURKEY RESEARCH & PROMOTION COUNCIL
108 Marty Drive Buffalo, Minn. 55313
Ph: 763-682-2171
Fax: 763-682-5546
E-mail: info@minnesotaturkey. com
Internet: www.minnesotaturkey. com
STAFF:
Ashley Kohls, executive director
Jodi Ronnie, business director
Peter Scharpe, program director
Brandon Severns, membership and outreach coordinator
Bruce Kleven, legislative and regulatory contractor
OFFICERS:
Loren (Butch) Brey Farms, president
Tim Miller, TJ Turkey LLC, vice president
Peter Gruhl, Life Science Innovations, secretary/treasurer
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BOARD:
Loren (Butch) Brey, Brey Farms
Tim Miller, TJ Turkey LLC
Peter Gruhl, Life Science Innovations
Pete Klaphake, R&L Turkeys
John Peterson, Peterson Turkey
Hatchery Inc. & Ferndale Market
Jon Klaphake, Meadowlark Turkey LLC
Katherine Schaefbauer, Jennie-O Turkey Store
Sharlene Wittenburg, Carlwittco Inc.
Michael Barber, M&M Turkeys LLC
MISSION:
The Minnesota Turkey Research and Promotion Council discovers and shares healthy practices for its members and consumers by advancing strong research and public education.
Date association established: 1965
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
In FY24, MTRPC invested in a new consumer activation partnership with the St. Paul Saints baseball team, which led to new turkey prod-
Serving the Meat, Poultry and Seafood Industries
ucts on the stadium’s menu, a 99 percent increase in turkey sales in June, and exposure to over 77,000 people with turkey industry messaging! This new consumer activation was added to the long list of existing programs administered by MTRPC to increase turkey consumption in Minnesota!
MISSISSIPPI POULTRY ASSOCIATION
110 Airport Road S. Suite C
Pearl, Miss. 39208
Ph: 601-932-7560
Fax: 601-932-7568
E-mail: leggett@mspoultry.org
Internet: www.mspoultry.org
STAFF:
Mark Leggett, president
Lauren Fortenberry, event coordinator
BOARD:
Mack Walker, Tyson Foods, chairman
Ed Fletcher, Koch Foods, vice chair-
man
Paul Billingsley, Wayne-Sanderson Farms, treasurer
Bobby James, Amick Farms LLC, immediate past chairman
Dr. Ryn Laster, Cal-Maine Foods, past chairman
Steve McLaurin, Peco Foods, Executive Committee member at large
Mark Leggett, MPA, president
Kevin Rhodes, Koch Foods, chairman of the Grower Advisory Committee
Clay Adkins, International Paper, NCC leader/U.S. Poultry & Egg Association
hatcheries, feed mills, and egg farms, as well as 1,700 family-run poultry farms around the state. These businesses interact with banks, real estate firms, insurance agencies, farm supply stores, grain farmers, and plant and poultry house equipment manufacturers – many of whom are allied members of the association.
James Faison, Mar-Jac Poultry MS, Executive Committee member at large
Date association established: 1937
ABOUT:
Poultry is Mississippi’s largest agricultural industry, and the Mississippi Poultry Association represents all aspects of the industry.
Mississippi has 50 processing plants,
Mississippi produces about 710 million birds per year, ranking it the sixth largest poultry producing state in the nation. Mississippi exports about 15 to 20 percent of its production to 65 countries around the globe. Mississippi’s poultry industry and its employees pay an estimated $1.07 billion in federal taxes and $19.3 million in state and local taxes.
MISSOURI EGG COUNCIL
1115 Hulen Drive Columbia, Mo. 65201
Ph: 573-808-0966
E-mail: manhartjo@gmail.com
STAFF: Jo Manhart, executive director
OFFICERS:
Nate Moore, Rose Acre
Tim Adams, Opal Foods
Tony Wesner, Rose Acre
MISSION:
To promote eggs via free media. Monitor state legislative body and know state regulators.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
Recorded lengthy media interviews; respond when appropriate to adverse publicity; engage with fellow commodity groups in state to educate school kids via classroom instruction, specifically with Missouri 4th graders.
Dr. Ashley Peterson, senior vice president of scientific regulatory affairs
Tom Super, senior vice president of communications
Harrison Kircher, senior vice president of government affairs
David Elrod, manager of government affairs
Debra Newman, accounts receivables and meeting coordinator
Phouth Gonzalez, assistant to the president, and staff accountant
OFFICERS:
Randy Day, Perdue Farms, chairman
William Griffith, Peco Foods, vice chairman
David Jackson, Simmons Foods, secretary/treasurer
Date association established: 1955
Number of members: 29 Number of other members, allied, student: 121
MISSION:
The National Chicken Council promotes the production and consumption of safe, wholesome, and nutritious chicken products both domestically and internationally. NCC participates in the development of national legislative and regulatory policy, serving as the industry’s voice on Capitol Hill and at federal agencies. The council is dedicated to enhancing consumer understanding of the industry, its practices
and products, and the environment in which they are produced.
NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSOCIATION
122 C St., N.W. Suite 510
Washington, D.C. 20001
Ph: 202-628-7001
Fax: 202-628-1933
E-mail: corninfo@ncga. com
Internet: www.ncga.com
NATIONAL EGG QUALITY SCHOOL
5211 Village Pkwy., Suite 101 Rogers, Ark. 72758
Ph: 479-464-0544
Fax: 479-845-6392
E-mail: dsparks@ccfbrands.com
Internet: www.neqs.org
NATIONAL GROCERS ASSOCIATION
1005 N. Glebe Road Suite 250 Arlington, Va. 22201
Ph: 703-516-0700
Fax: 703-812-1821
E-mail: feedback@ nationalgrocers.org
Internet: www.nationalgrocers.org
NATIONAL PROTEIN & FOOD DISTRIBUTORS ASSOCIATION 2014 Osborne Road Saint Marys, Ga. 31558
Ph: 770-535-9901
E-mail: cece@npfda.org; info@ npfda.org
Internet: www.npfda.org
STAFF:
Cece Corbin, president & CEO
Carol Lanham, director of member relations and development
Alina Cooper, director of communications
OFFICERS:
Laurie Pate, Foodlinx Inc., chair
Chan Windham, House of Raeford, vice chair
Greg Morgan, Quirch Foods, treasurer
Judson Guest, LAD Truck Lines, immediate past chair
April 2-5, 2025, NPFDA Spring Exchange, Worthington Renaissance, Fort Worth, Texas. Sept. 15-18, 2025, NPFDA Fall Meeting, Omni Providence Hotel, Providence, Rhode Island.
Date association established: 1967 Number of members: 309
MISSION:
To promote the protein and food distributors, processors and allied industries by bringing them together and providing forums to foster long-term business relationships.
FOCUS:
NPFDA provides networking opportunities where members can exchange ideas and discuss challenges and opportunities facing the protein and food industries.
NATIONAL POULTRY IMPROVEMENT PLAN
1506 Klondike Road Suite 101
Conyers, Ga. 30094
Ph: 770-922-3496
Fax: 770-922-3498
Internet: www.poultryimprovement.org
NATIONAL RENDERERS ASSOCIATION
500 Montgomery St. Suite 310 Alexandria, Va. 22314
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E-mail: info@nara.org
Internet: https://nara.org
NATIONAL TURKEY FEDERATION
1225 New York Ave., N.W. Suite 400
Washington, D.C. 20005
Ph: 202-898-0100
E-mail: info@turkeyfed.org
Internet: www.eatturkey.com
STAFF:
Leslee Oden, president and CEO
Dr. Lindy Chiaia, vice president of scientific and regulatory affairs
Alex Davidson, senior director of public affairs
Rebecca Faust, vice president of member services and operations
Laycee Gibson, member services and communications manager
Taya Machado, marketing manager
Addison Murtha, government affairs manager
Dale Nellor, senior vice president of government affairs
Date association established: 1940 Number of members: 300 company members throughout the turkey industry.
MISSION:
The National Turkey Federation (NTF) is the national advocate for America’s turkey farmers and producers, raising awareness for its members’ products while strengthening their ability to profitably and safely deliver wholesome, high-quality and nutritious food to consumers worldwide. NTF is the sole national trade association exclusively representing the turkey industry; its members account for more than 95 percent of all U.S. turkey production.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
• NTF spearheads the industry response to significant animal health challenges such as the ongoing outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) that began in 2022, avian metapneumovirus (aMPV), reovirus and more.
• The NTF Foundation launched its
Reovirus Project to provide a financial reward for the development and successful marketing of a diagnostic tool and/or vaccine that aids in reducing the impact of reovirus on the industry.
• NTF hosts the industry’s premiere event, the NTF Annual Convention. Members gather in-person for educational seminars covering key issues impacting the industry, engaging guest speakers and networking opportunities. In 2024, more than 560 attendees joined NTF in Austin, Texas.
• NTF has presented the National Thanksgiving Turkey to the President of the United States for 76 years. Since the first presentation in 1947 with President Harry Truman, the annual presentation has become a highly anticipated tradition in Washington, signaling the unofficial beginning of the holiday season and providing the President and the nation an opportunity to reflect publicly on the meaning of Thanksgiving and the bounty of
American agriculture.
• NTF continues to execute the industry’s marketing programs, Turkey Smoke and Serve Turkey. These innovative programs are aimed at educating and increasing consumption of turkey through barbecue and recipe creation. Turkey Smoke has had a strong presence in the competition barbecue space and festivals for the last 7 years, including the annual American Royal World Series of Barbecue competition and the Q BBQ Festivals. Serve Turkey campaigns are powered through social media and online paid advertising.
NEBRASKA POULTRY INDUSTRIES
521 First Street
Milford, Neb. 68405
Ph: 531-739-7415
Fax: 402-761-2224
E-mail: alyssa@nepoultry.org
Internet: www.nepoultry.org
STAFF: Alyssa Brodersen, alyssa@nepoul-
try.org
Date association was established: 1970
NORTH CAROLINA EGG ASSOCIATION
1224 Secotan Place Fuquay-Varina, N.C., 27526
Ph: 919-319-1195
E-mail: lprince@ncegg.org; egglady@ncegg.org
Internet: www.ncegg.org
STAFF:
Lisa Prince, executive director
OFFICERS:
Alex Simpson, Simpson’s Eggs, president
Ronald (Trey) Braswell III, Braswell Family Farm, vice president Lake Wagner, Dutt & Wagner, secretary/treasurer
BOARD: Trey Braswell, Braswell Family Farms
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Alex Simpson, Simpson’s Tony Wesner, Rose Acre
Frank Siewerdt, North Carolina State University, Prestage Poultry Science
Joe French, North Carolina Department of Agriculture
Carlyle Teague, NCEA
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Number of members: 65
Southeast Egg Industry Regional Conference, June 17-19, 2025, Omni Hilton Head Oceanfront Resort, Hilton Head, S.C.
OBJECTIVE:
To increase egg consumption and educate consum-
MISSION:
The North Carolina Egg Association is a non-profit statewide organization that represents egg farmers. NCEA is dedicated to helping increase demand for safe, healthy eggs through educating consumers about egg farming — including farmers’ commitment to providing excellent animal care, ensuring food safety, and protecting the environment—and egg safety, nutrition, and preparation.
NORTH CAROLINA POULTRY FEDERATION
4020 Barrett Drive Suite 102
Raleigh, N.C. 27609
Ph: 919-783-8218
Fax: 919-783-8220
E-mail: rlford@ncpoultry.org
Internet: www.ncpoultry. org
STAFF: Robert L. Ford, executive director
EXECUTIVE BOARD:
Clay Lindley, Perdue Farms, president
Cowan Johnson, House of Raeford, first vice president
Tim Thomas, Butterball, second vice president
Art Lankford, Butterball, secretar/treasurer
Scott Vanhoy, Perdue Farms, immediate past president
Date association established: 1968
MEETINGS:
North Carolina Poultry Federation’s 2024 57th Annual Meeting, Oct. 2-4, 2024, Grandover Resort & Conference Center, Greensboro, N.C.
MISSION:
The North Carolina Poultry Federation has been the voice of the N.C. poultry industry since 1968. Serving producers and processors of chicken, turkey, and egg products, NCPF provides a united voice for the industry to the state and federal governments, media, and general public.
The mission of the NCPF is to create a successful and favorable business climate for everyone involved in the poultry industry in North Carolina. We have organized our efforts into several key categories:
government relations and public policy, public and media relations, and member services.
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CENTRAL POULTRY ASSOCIATION
8515 Douglas Ave. Suite 9
Urbandale, Iowa 50322
Ph: 515-727-4701
E-mail: info@ncentralpoultry.com
Internet: www.ncentralpoultry.com
STAFF:
Mindy Larsen, CEO, mindy@ncentralpoultry. com
Elycia VanVacter, director of poultry health & education manager
Machelle Shaffer, communications & industry affairs manager
Melissa Alto-Kintigh, (Iowa Egg Council) direc-
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Dr. Craig Rowles, president
Date association was established: Ohio Poultry Improvement Association formed in 1924, incorporated 1948.
PACIFIC EGG & POULTRY ASSOCIATION 1521 I Street
Sacramento, Calif. 95814
Ph: 916-441-0801
Fax: 916-446-1063
E-mail: debbie@agamsi. com
Dr. Ian Rubinoff, vice president
Justin Haats, secretary Nathan Stanton, treasurer
BOARD:
Adam Haag
Dr. Bernie Beckman
Bob Riley
Dennis Thompson
Evan Hayes
JT Dean
Korin Leske
Dr. Luke Baldwin
Sara Elenkiwich
Scott Waldner
MEETINGS:
Fall Festival and Annual Meeting, Sept. 24-26, 2024, Ankeny, Iowa.
Through a united voice and cooperative actions, enhance the viability of the egg and poultry industries in the Western states and Canada and improve the ability of the industry to produce the highest quality food products.
POULTRY FEDERATION (Arkansas, Missouri, Oklahoma)
321 S. Victory St. Little Rock, Ark. 72201
Ph: 501-375-8131
Fax: 501-375-5519
E-mail: info@thepoultryfederation.com
Internet: www.thepoultryfederation.com
Internet: www.ohiopoultry. org; www.ohioeggs.com
Missouri office: 225 E. Capital Jefferson City, Mo. 65101
Ph: 573-761-5610
STAFF:
Jim Chakeres, executive vice president
Jenna Gregorich, bird health programs manager
Mandi Shirley, promotions/events manager
Allison Mills, office manager
Oklahoma office: P.O. Box 95
Oklahoma City, Okla. 73101
Ph: 405-219-9595
STAFF: Marvin Childers, president
Holly Duval, director of marketing and business development
Annie Hounsel, business operations coordinator
Piper Orio-Dettling, marketing coordinator
John Bryan, Missouri operations
Tyler Norvell, Oklahoma operations
Date association established: 1954, (consolidated with Missouri and Oklahoma in 1998, to become the Poultry Federation).
MISSION:
To maintain government relations for our members and to carry out the purposes of the organization, which are to promote and protect all poultry interests relating to production, distribution, merchandising and consumption of poultry and poultry products; to disseminate information relating to the various phases of the poultry industry in order to improve and expand markets; to increase efficiency in production and marketing; to encourage and support research in
production and marketing of poultry; and to encourage and support youth programs in poultry work.
POULTRY PROTEIN
& FAT COUNCIL
1530 Cooledge Road
Tucker, Ga. 30084
Ph: 770-493-9401
Fax: 770-493-9257
E-mail: pbredwell@uspoultry.org
Internet: www.poultryrenderers.com
STAFF:
Paul Bredwell, U.S. Poultry & Egg
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Kerry Courchaine, Darling Ingredients, chairman
Kenny Reece, Simmons Foods
Brad Allen, Central Bi-Products
Michael Fairbairn, Fieldale Farms
Greg Drollinger, 3D Corporate Solutions
Mark Glover, Pilgrim’s
Mike Karman, Sanimax
Duane Purvis, Mountaire Farms
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MEETINGS:
Poultry Protein & Fat Seminar, October 2025
Date association established: 1988 Number of Members: 9
MISSION:
The poultry rendering industry produces poultry by-product meal, feather meal, blood meal and poultry fat. The Poultry Protein & Fat Council provides a “front-row seat” to valuable information about the rendering of these poultry products, such as research, marketing, education and image enhancement. The main objective of the Poultry Protein & Fat Council is to increase the value of products manufactured and to develop new markets.
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POULTRY SCIENCE ASSOCIATION
4114C Fieldstone Road Champaign, Ill. 61822
Ph: 217-356-5285
Fax: 217-239-6644
E-mail: psa@poultryscience.org
Internet: www.poultryscience.org
STAFF:
Andy Vance, executive director
Jon Cole, director of business operations
Sam Shafer, marketing manager
Rebecca Ries, membership and meetings manager
David Busboom, managing editor
Date association established: 1908
Number of Members: 1,700
MISSION:
The Poultry Science Association
(PSA) is an international society dedicated to advancing the discovery, dissemination and application of knowledge in the poultry sciences.
The PSA consists of approximately 1,700 educators, scientists, extension specialists, administrators, producers, and student members worldwide who are committed to advancing the poultry industry. Since 1908, the PSA has maintained a level of prestige that ranks it among the top professional organizations in the field.
FOCUS:
PSA Objectives:
• To stimulate the discovery, application and dissemination of knowledge.
• To create a forum for the exchange of information among various segments of the poultry industry.
• To publish original research, review and timely information in the official PSA publications: Poultry Science® and The Journal of Applied Poultry Research.
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PROFESSIONAL ANIMAL AUDITOR CERTIFICATION ORGANIZATION (PAACO)
302 Platte Clay Way Suite 107
Kearney, Mo. 64060
Ph: 402-403-0104
Internet: https://animalauditor.org
SOUTH CAROLINA POULTRY FEDERATION
1215 Anthony Ave. Columbia, S.C. 29201
Ph: 803-540-7507
E-mail: admin@scpoultry.org; ExDir@scpoultry.org
Internet: https://scpoultry.org
STAFF:
Trey Byars, executive director
Marie Queen, manager
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE:
David Rush, House of Raeford,
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chairman
Brittney Miller, Manchester Farms, secretary/treasurer
Chad Starnes, Circle S Ranch, past chairman
Fred West, technical advisor
BOARD:
Randy Brown, Perdue Foods
Daniel Beckham, Cal-Maine Foods
Adam Durkin, Fieldale Farms
JD Lake, 3D Solutions
Keith Martin, Pilgrim’s Pride
Keith Berry, ISE America
Dr. Michael Neault, Clemson Livestock Poultry Health
Zach Prestage, Prestage Farms
Tony Barwick, Palmetto Pigeon
Ben Cassidy, Aviagen, North America
Chris Wheeler, Amick
David Rush, House of Raeford
Ben Skelley, AgSouth Farm Credit Commissioner Hugh Weathers, South Carolina Department of Agriculture
SOUTHEASTERN GRAIN & FEED ASSOCIATION
P.O. Box 58220
Raleigh, N.C. 27658
Ph: 919-870-4455
Fax: 919-882-8533
E-mail: holloman@sigwebdesign. com
Internet: http://segfa.org
SOUTHERN POULTRY SCIENCE SOCIETY
100 Hill Poultry Science
Mail Stop 9665
Mississippi State, Miss. 39759
Ph: 662-325-3416
E-mail: execsec@southernpoultrysciencesociety.org
Internet: www.southernpoultrysciencesociety.org
TENNESSEE POULTRY ASSOCIATION
P.O. Box 1525
1404 N. Main Street
Shelbyville, Tenn. 37162
Ph: 931-703-3923
E-mail: tracy@tnpoultry.org
Internet: www.tnpoultry.org
STAFF:
Tracy Rafferty, executive director
Jocelynn Magan, graphic design/ social media
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE:
Jeremy Martin, Aviagen, president
David Wilds, Koch Foods, first vice president
Tracy Rafferty, TPA executive director
Scott Black, Cobb-Vantress, second vice president
Andy Todd, MP Equipment, secretary/treasurer
Clint Lauderdale, Poultry Guard LLC, immediate past president
BOARD:
Andrew Blair, Tyson Foods Shelbyville Darryl Brown, Laurel Hill/Autumn Farms
Chase Cloyd, Perdue Farms
John Elmore, Huvepharma
Andy Goldman, Aviagen
Keith Riley, Tyson Foods Obion County
Vance Keaton, Live Oak Bank
Melissa Marler, Koch Foods, Chattanooga
Jeri Beth Davis, Tyson Foods, Humboldt
Dale McLerran, M&M Farms
Heath Morrow, D&F Equipment Sales
Brad Nance, Pilgrim’s
Scott Seabrook, Cantrell-Gainco
David Tallent, Crosby Spring Farms
Chynette Todd, CT Consulting
Date association established: 1953
Number of members: 800
Number of other members (allied, associate, student): 300
MISSION:
TPA’s mission statement: To be the single, collective voice for the integrated broiler/breeder industry in Tennessee in support of promoting education, policy and public relations for the sustainment of our industry.
The Tennessee Poultry Association works in partnership with growers, producers, companies, educators, researchers, universities, state
agencies and agri-businesses to promote and protect the commercial poultry industry in the state. TPA is very proactive in monitoring and addressing regulatory and legislative concerns and readily provides information and services to the Tennessee poultry industry. TPA annually hosts various educational seminars and workshops for growers, service techs, and the entire industry regarding the latest in best management practices and biosecurity.
TEXAS POULTRY FEDERATION
595 Round Rock W. Drive Suite 305
Round Rock, Texas 78681
Ph: 512-248-0600
Fax: 512-248-0664
E-mail: tpf@texaspoultry.org
Internet: www.texaspoultry.org
STAFF:
J.C. Essler, executive vice president
OFFICERS:
Heath Sellers, Tyson Foods, president
TJ Klein, MPS Egg Farms, first vice president
Dr. Kevin Kessler, Tyson Foods, vice president
Gary Hogue, Aviagen, vice president
Billy Wyatt, Aviagen, vice president
David Carpenter, Cal-Maine Foods, vice president
DIRECTORS:
Holly Duck, Merck Animal Health
Ashley Fontenot, Sanderson Farms
Kevin Odenbach, Cobb-Vantress
Charles Swain, Cobb-Vantress
Lance Lacefield, Pilgrim’s
Matt Whiteman, Cal-Maine Foods
Gary Fuchs, Ideal Poultry Breeding Farms, ex-officio
Judson Smith, Wayne-Sanderson Farms, at-large member
Joe Klein, Nest Fresh, at-large member
Stephen Fuchs, Ideal Poultry Breeding Farms, at-large member
Date association was established: 1923
MEETINGS:
Texas Broiler Symposium, Sept. 19, 2024, College Station, Texas; 5th Annual Texas Poultry Federation Fishing Tournament, April 2025, Lake Texoma, Texas; Texas Commercial Egg Clinic, May 2025, College Station, Texas; 101st Annual Convention, July 2025.
AFFILIATES:
The Texas Poultry Federation is comprised of four affiliate organizations, including the Texas Allied Poultry Association, Texas Broiler Council, Texas Egg Council and the Texas Poultry Improvement Association.
MISSION:
The purpose of the Texas Poultry Federation and affiliates is to serve as the voice of Texas egg and chicken farmers. Texas egg and poultry farmers are committed to providing safe, high-quality and affordable food products for families across the state and nation and are integral members of their local communities. In addition, our farmers are dedicated to providing excellent care to their flocks and being responsible stewards of the land, air and water surrounding their farm.
UNITED EGG PRODUCERS
6455 East Johns Crossing Suite 410
Johns Creek, Ga. 30097
Ph: 770-360-9220
Fax: 770-360-7058
Internet: www.unitedegg.com
STAFF:
Chad Gregory, president/CEO, chaduep@unitedegg.com
Oscar Garrison, senior vice president of food safety
Dr. Larry J. Sadler, senior vice president, animal welfare
Tabitha McCoy, director of finance
Paul Montgomery, director of communications
Hinda Mitchell, media inquiries or interview requests
Kirsten Schutt, event coordinator/
office manager
Jim Blizzard, financial assistant
Date association established: 1968 Number of members: 150
USA POULTRY & EGG EXPORT COUNCIL
1532 Cooledge Road
Tucker, Ga. 30084
Ph: 770-413-0006
Fax: 770-413-0007
E-mail: usapeec@usapeec.org
Internet: www.usapeec.org
STAFF:
Greg Tyler, president and CEO
Barbara Moore, receptionist & administrative Support
Lili Aris, manager, strategic initiatives & conferences and events
Leah Cochran Mulcahy, director, global marketing
Jena Gress, manager, global marketing
Mary Alice Cain, director, member services
Shelby Watson, manager, internal operations
David Markiewicz, director, communications
Dr. Renan Zhuang, director, economic analysis
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE:
Thomas Isaf, Interra International, chairman
Martin Piffaretti, FoodLink Group, vice chairman
MEETINGS:
Annual meeting, June 2025; Winter meeting, December 2025
Date association established: 1985 Number of members: 210
MISSION:
Advocate for the industry on trade policy issues and promote U.S. poultry and egg products worldwide.
U.S. ANIMAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION
4221 Mitchell Ave. St. Joseph, Mo. 64507
Ph: 816-671-1144
E-mail: usaha@usaha.org
Internet: www.usaha.org
STAFF:
Ben Richey, executive director
Kelly Janicek, executive assistant
U.S. GRAINS COUNCIL
20 F St., N.W. Suite 600
Washington, D.C. 20001
Ph: 202-789-0789
Internet: www.grains.org
U.S. POULTRY & EGG ASSOCIATION
1530 Cooledge Road
Tucker, Ga. 30084
Ph: 770-493-9401
Fax: 770-493-9257
E-mail: info@uspoultry.org
Internet: www.uspoultry.org
STAFF:
Nath Morris, president
Gwen Venable, executive vice president expo & communication services
Paul Bredwell, executive vice president, regulatory programs
Barbara Jenkins, vice president of education & student programs and executive director, USPOULTRY Foundation
Dr. Denise Heard, vice president, research programs
Eric Wiles, vice president, information technology
Matt Spencer, vice president, HR & safety programs
Hannah Keck, director, communications
Rafael Rivera, director, food safety & production
Connie Yangnouvong, director, finance
OFFICERS:
Mikell Fries, Claxton Poultry Farms, chair
Jonathan Cade, Hy-Line International, vice chair
Bill Griffith, Peco Foods, treasurer
Dr. Alice Johnson, Butterball, secretary
Jarod Morrison, Farbest Foods,
immediate past chair
BOARD:
Clay Adkins, International Paper, Sarepta, La.
Lance Buckert, Koch Foods, Park Ridge, Ill.
David Bleth, Harrison Poultry, Bethlehem, Ga.
Dr. Marc de Beer, Aviagen Inc., Huntsville, Ala.
J.T. Dean, Versova, Sioux City, Iowa
Ted Greidanus, Opal Foods, Neosho, Mo.
Paul Hill, West Liberty Foods, Ellsworth, Iowa
Greg Hinton, Rose Acre Farms, Seymour, Ind.
Denis Kan, Jamesway, Cambridge, Ontario
Mandy Klopp, Pilgrim’s, Arcadia, Wis.
Mike Levengood, Perdue Farms, Salisbury, Md.
Eric Ludwig, Cooper Farms, Van Wert, Ohio
Kevin McDaniel, WayneSanderson Farms, Oakwood, Ga.
Nathan McKay, Tyson Foods, Springdale, Ark.
Sherman Miller, Cal-Maine Foods, Jackson, Miss.
John Prestage, Prestage Farms, Clinton, N.C.
William Rehm, Daybreak Foods, Lake Mills, Wis.
Brian Roberts, Case Farms, Goldsboro, N.C.
Niki Rutter, Mountaire Corp., Millsboro, Del.
Joel Sappenfield, Simmons
Prepared Foods, Siloam Springs, Ark.
Tim Stiller, Foster Farms, Livingston, Calif.
Joel Williams, Mar-Jac Poultry, Gainesville, Ga.
John Wright, Fieldale Farms Corp., Baldwin, Ga.
MEETINGS 2025:
International Poultry Expo (part of the IPPE), Jan. 28-30, 2025, Atlanta, Ga.
Feed Mill Management
Seminar, Mar. 20-21, 2025, Nashville, Tenn.
Workforce Success and Engagement Conference, April 16-18, 2025, Destin, Fla.
Poultry Processor Workshop, May 13-14, 2025, Nashville, Tenn.
Financial Management Seminar, TBD
Hatchery-Breeder Clinic, July 8-9, 2025, Nashville, Tenn.
National Safety Conference for the Poultry Industry, Aug. 18-20, 2025, Destin, Fla.
Women’s Leadership Conference, Aug. 21-22, 2025, Destin, Fla.
Live Production, Welfare & Biosecurity Seminar, TBD
Poultry Protein & Fat Seminar, Oct. 15-16, 2025, Nashville, Tenn.
Air Cargo Seminars, TBD Growers Relations Seminars, scheduled upon industry request
Poultry Wastewater Operators Training, scheduled upon industry request
Date association established: 1947
Number of members: 441
MISSION:
A non-profit organization which progressively serves its poultry and egg members through research, education, communication and technical services.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
Since 1969, the USPOULTRY Foundation has provided more than $35 million in funding for research grants related to the poultry and egg industry.
USPOULTRY hosts the world’s largest annual poultry tradeshow, the International Poultry Expo, which is co-located with the International Feed Expo and International Meat Expo under the umbrella name of the International Production & Processing Expo. The expo features the most comprehensive display of technology, equipment, supplies and services used by poultry, feed and meat companies.
USPOULTRY offers 11 seminars and workshops covering all aspects of the poultry industry.
USPOULTRY FOUNDATION
1530 Cooledge Road
Tucker, Ga. 30084
Ph: 770-493-9401
Fax: 770-493-9257
E-mail: info@uspoultry. org
Internet: www.poultryfoundation.org
STAFF:
Nath Morris, president Barbara Jenkins, executive director, USPOULTRY Foundation
OFFICERS:
Jarod Morrison, Farbest Foods, chair
Mikell Fries, Claxton Poultry, vice chair
Jonathan Cade, Hy-Line International, treasurer Bill Griffith, Peco Foods, secretary
Dr. Alice Johnson, Butterball LLC
Tommy Bagwell, Bagwell
Enterprises
Dr. John Glisson, retired, USPOULTRY and retired University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine
Jerry Moye, Hendrix Genetics
Phil Clauer, retired, Pennsylvania State University, Department of Animal Science
Date association established: 1994
MISSION:
The USPOULTRY Foundation extends the U.S. Poultry & Egg Association mission by helping recruit the next generation of leaders in the industry and providing funding for critical research.
FOCUS:
Poultry recruitment and retention efforts; fund research projects that benefit the poultry and egg industry.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
Since 1994, the USPOULTRY Foundation has contributed more than $9 million to participating universities for student recruitment and retention.
Together with USPOULTRY, more than $36 million of competi-
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VIRGINIA EGG COUNCIL
911 Saddleback Court
McLean, Va. 22102
Ph: 703-501-6152
E-mail: virginiaegg@cox.net
Internet: www.virginiaeggcouncil.org
STAFF:
Cecilia Glembocki, executive director; executive secretary of the Virginia Egg Board
Mary Rapoport, consumer affairs, educational director
Date association established: 1984
MISSION:
To promote eggs and egg products within the Commonwealth of Virginia. Develop educational programs for educators, health professionals, foodservice industry, school food nutrition programs and Extension agents. Work for and support egg producers in Virginia by promoting eggs through educational venues and on-site promotions. Develop programs to feature eggs at state fairs and other events. Work cooperatively with other state commodities to feature eggs whenever possible. Work with food editors, radio and television stations to promote eggs in a positive light. Work cooperatively with Virginia Tech Poultry Science Department.
Charles Green, Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
MEETINGS:
Youth Day (April 2025), Friends of Feathers Clay Shoot (May 2025), Virginia Poultry Health and Management Seminar (August 2025); Friends of Feathers Golf Tournament (August 2025); 100th Anniversary Community Day (September 2025).
Date association established: 1925 Number of members: 8 poultry processors; approximately 200 turkey farms; 100 chicken farms; 70 Rockingham Poultry Servicemen’s Committee members; and 65 allied businesses.
MISSION:
Founded in 1925, the Virginia
Poultry Federation is a non-profit, statewide trade association celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2025. The VPF represents all sectors of the poultry industry, from farmers to processors to business that provide goods and services to the poultry industry. The VPF’s mission is to promote a positive business climate for the poultry and egg industry in Virginia through effective government and public relations, youth programs and educational activities.
FOCUS:
VPF maintains ongoing working relationships with members of Congress, the General Assembly and government agencies at all levels. We have a strong and unified voice and a record of positive results in the arena of public policy in Virginia.
