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Table of Contents Alabama Poultry & Egg Association........................................ 6 American Association of Avian Pathologists........................ 6 American Egg Board.................................................................... 7 American Farm Bureau Federation......................................... 7 American Feed Industry Association...................................... 8 American Poultry Historical Society........................................ 9 American Soybean Association................................................ 9 Animal Agriculture Alliance........................................................ 9 California Poultry Federation..................................................10 Delmarva Chicken Association.................................................11 Duck Council.................................................................................11 Egg Farmers of Ontario.............................................................11 Egg Nutrition Center..................................................................11 Federation of Animal Science Societies................................11 Fertilizer Institute.......................................................................11 Florida Poultry Federation........................................................11 Food Marketing Institute..........................................................11 Food Northwest......................................................................... 12 Georgia Poultry Federation..................................................... 12 Global Cold Chain Alliance......................................................... 12 Grocery Manufacturers Association..................................... 12 Hen Council.................................................................................. 12 Illinois Poultry Industry Council............................................... 13 Indiana State Egg Board.......................................................... 13 Indiana State Poultry Association......................................... 13 Institute For Infectious Diseases........................................... 13 International Association For Food Protection.................. 13 International Egg Commission................................................ 13 International Poultry Council...................................................14 Iowa Egg Council.........................................................................14 Iowa Turkey Federation............................................................14 Kentucky Poultry Federation..................................................14 Louisiana Poultry Federation..................................................14 Louisiana Egg Commission...................................................... 15 Maryland Egg Council................................................................ 15 Meat Institute............................................................................. 15 Michigan Allied Poultry Industries..........................................18 Midwest Poultry Federation....................................................19

Minnesota Turkey Growers Association...............................19 Minnesota Turkey Research & Promotion Council........... 20 Mississippi Poultry Association.............................................. 21 Missouri Egg Council.................................................................. 21 National Association of Egg Farmers...................................19 National Chicken Council..........................................................22 National Corn Growers Association.......................................22 National Egg Quality School....................................................22 National Grocers Association..................................................22 National Protein & Food Distributors Association............23 National Poultry Improvement Plan.......................................23 National Renderers Association.............................................23 National Turkey Federation.....................................................24 Nebraska Poultry Industries...................................................26 North Carolina Egg Association..............................................26 North Carolina Poultry Federation........................................29 North Central Poultry Association........................................29 Ohio Poultry Association.......................................................... 31 Pacific Egg & Poultry Association.......................................... 31 Poultry Federation..................................................................... 31 Poultry Protein & Fat Council.................................................32 Poultry Science Association .................................................. 33 Professional Animal Auditor Cert. Organization............... 33 South Carolina Poultry Federation....................................... 33 Southeastern Grain & Feed Association............................. 34 Southern Poultry Science Society........................................ 34 Tennessee Poultry Association............................................. 34 Texas Poultry Federation........................................................ 34 United Egg Producers...............................................................35 USA Poultry & Egg Export Council........................................35 U.S. Animal Health Association...............................................35 U.S. Grains Council.....................................................................35 U.S. Poultry & Egg Association...............................................35 USPOULTRY Foundation..........................................................37 Virginia Egg Council ................................................................. 38 Virginia Poultry Federation..................................................... 38 West Virginia Poultry Association......................................... 38 Wisconsin Poultry & Egg Association.................................. 38

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

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

STAFF: Johnny Adams, CEO Ray Hilburn, associate director Morgan Flowers, communications and membership director Jennifer Shell, administrative director Amy Radford, support director

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

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

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.

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AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF AVIAN PATHOLOGISTS 12627 San Jose Blvd., Suite 202 Jacksonville, Fla. 32223 Ph: 904-425-5735 Fax: 281-664-4744 E-mail: aaap@aaap.info Internet: https://aaap.memberclicks.net/ STAFF: Bob Bevans-Kerr, executive director Suzanne Dougherty, executive vice president Lily Peterson, assistant executive director Nathan Bevans-Kerr, director of member services Lauren Willins, administrative assistant BOARD: Claudia Osorio, Elanco Animal Health, president Jose Linares, Ceva Animal Health, president-elect Deirdre Johnson, Perdue Foods, past president TJ Gaydos, director, 2026, Gaydos Technical Services LLC Ivan Alvarado, director, 2026, Merck Rick Phillips, director, 2028, Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health Kabel Robbins, director, 2028, Butterball LLC Simone Stoute, director, 2025, University of California-Davis Naola Ferguson-Noel, director, 2025, University of Georgia Nikolas Faust, student director, 2025, Texas A&M University School of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences Wayne Collins, associated director, 2028, AVS Bio MEETINGS: AAAP 68th Annual Meeting, Portland, Ore., Hilton Portland Downtown, July 28-31, 2025.

Date association established: 1957 Number of members: 1,051 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 Ph: 847-296-7043 Fax: 847-296-7007 E-mail: aeb@aeb.org Internet: www.aeb.org www.incredibleegg.org www.eggnutritioncenter.org Facebook.com/IncredibleEdibleEgg Twitter.com/incredibleeggs YouTube.com/americaneggboard Pinterest.com/IncredibleEggs Instagram.com/IncredibleEgg STAFF: Emily Metz, president and CEO Mike Koenigs, chief, operations and outreach 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 POULTRY TIMES

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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.

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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

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

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

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, WL 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

OFFICERS: Leigh Ann Sayer, The Peterson Co., chair Dan Meagher, Novus International, chair-elect

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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 Nov. 4-6, 2025, Equipment Manufacturers Conference, Rancho Mirage, Calif.

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 POULTRY TIMES

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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.

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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 TIMES

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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

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

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

Date association was established: 2017 Number of members: 10

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.

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.

DUCK COUNCIL 1530 Cooledge Road Tucker, Ga. 30084 Ph: 770-493-9401 Fax: 770-493-9257 E-mail: mspencer@uspoultry.org

ACCOMPLISHMENTS: The Duck Council developed North America Commercial Waterfowl Animal Welfare Guidelines for Ducks and Geese. The guidelines establish recommended practices

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

for food safety, animal welfare, environmental stewardship, and biosecurity.

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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 Suzanne Altman, director, workforce development OFFICERS: Blake Wikle, S4 Sanitation Services, chairman Steve Snyder, Claxton Poultry, vice chairman Kevin Grindle, Mar-Jac Poultry, vice chairman Brad Respess, Tip-Top Poultry, past chairman BOARD: James Bradford, Pilgrim’s Scott Cochran, Columbia Farms Adam Durkin, Fieldale Farms Lucas Hill, Pilgrim’s Kelly Horne, Darling Ingredients Patrick Johnston, Koch Foods Tim Little, Perdue Farms Jack McMullan, AgGeorgia Farm Credit Dimitry Saknovsky, Harrison Poultry Steve Schimweg, Tyson Foods

Stephen Selman, Sanderson Farms Steve Sumner, Cal-Maine Foods MEETINGS: Georgia Poultry Strong, Oct. 19, 2024, Lake Lanier Islands Resort, Buford, Ga. 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.

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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.

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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

INDIANA STATE EGG BOARD Department of Egg Inspection Purdue University Poultry Science Building 125 S. Russell Street West Lafayette, Ind. 47907 Ph: 765-494-8510 Fax: 765-494-6349 E-mail: straw@purdue.edu Internet: www.ansc.purdue.edu/ ISEB/

Suite 701 College Station, Texas 77845 Ph: 979-845-2855 Internet: http://iiad.tamu.edu INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR FOOD PROTECTION 6200 Aurora Ave, Suite 200W Des Moines, Iowa 50322 – 2864 Ph: 800-369-6337 Fax: 515-276-8655 Internet: www.foodprotection.org

INDIANA STATE POULTRY ASSOCIATION Purdue University Animal Sciences 915 W. State St. West Lafayette, Ind. 47907 Ph: 765-494-8517 Fax: 765-496-1600 E-mail: ispa@purdue.edu Internet: www.inpoultry.org

Date association was established: 1960 Number of members: 25

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MISSION: 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.

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MISSION: Connecting people and resources

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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.

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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

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 Nate VanBeck, Jennie-O Turkey Store, secretary/treasurer BOARD: Jake Vlaminck, Falhun Farms Shane Wilhelm, Richmond Turkey Farm Corey Nelson, Life-Science Innovations Jes Westbrock, Sunflower Farms Nate Van Beck, Jennie-O Turkey Store Barry Koppen, Kindstrom-Schmoll Inc. Dr. Jill Nezworski, Blue House Veterinary LLC Lori Roering, Jennie-O Turkey Store RJ Orsten, Orsten Turkeys Farms

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Tim Broderick, Ralco 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

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-

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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 James Faison, Mar-Jac Poultry MS, Executive Committee member at large

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.

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.

Date association established: 1937

MISSOURI EGG COUNCIL 1115 Hulen Drive Columbia, Mo. 65201 Ph: 573-808-0966 E-mail: manhartjo@gmail.com

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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.

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF EGG FARMERS 60 Whitehall Drive Collegeville, Pa. 19426 Ph: 610-415-1055 Internet: https://nation-

alassociationofeggfarmers.org STAFF: Ken Klippen, executive director NATIONAL CHICKEN COUNCIL 1152 15th St. N.W. Suite 430 Washington, D.C. 20005 Ph: 202-296-2622 Fax: 202-293-4005 E-mail: ncc@chickenusa. org Internet: www.nationalchickencouncil.org www.eatchicken.com

OFFICERS: Randy Day, Perdue Farms, chairman William Griffith, Peco Foods, vice chairman David Jackson, Simmons Foods, secretary/treasurer

STAFF: Gary J. Kushner, interim president Dr. Ashley Peterson, senior vice president of scientific regulatory affairs Tom Super, senior vice president of communications

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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

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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 BOARD: Ada Brewster, Bay and Bay Adam DeGroot, DeGroot Logistics Barry Moose, Koch Foods of Gainesville Bruce Mooney, Mountaire Farms Charlene Keller, Hub Group Chris Sharp, Kelly’s Foods

Dave Bayer, Peco Foods Graham Kirkman, Tip Top Poultry Jim Richardson, Perdue Farms Justin Monfredini, Pacagri Foods Kevin Grindle, Mar-Jac Poultry Lee Neal, Plains Dedicated Mark Schultz, PermaCold Logistics Oliver Hoad, APPI Energy Phil White, Holmes Foods Russ Whitman, Urner Barry Scott Robbert, EJ Poultry Tim Rathert, Quaker Valley Foods Vanderbilt Edwards, Americold Vincent Mennella, Mennella’s Poultry

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.

MEETINGS: Jan. 27-30, 2025, NPFDA Annual Convention & Showcase, Hyatt Regency, Atlanta, Ga. 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

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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE: John Zimmerman, P&J Products Co. chairman Jay Jandrain, Butterball LLC, vice chairman Thierry Murad, AJC International, secretary/treasurer Steve Lykken, Jennie-O Turkey Store, immediate past chairman Russ Dierenfield, Tyson Foods Leon Fletcher, Cargill Inc. Doug Johnson, Perdue Farms John King, Virginia Poultry Growers Cooperative Dr. Michelle Kromm, Food Forward LLC. Ronnie Parker, Circle S Ranch Christy Puffenbarger, Aviagen Turkeys Jeff Segars, Foster Farms Phil Seger, Farbest Farms Dr. Owen Willems, Hybrid Turkeys Jordan Woodbury, Dakota Provisions BOARD: Rebecca Bates Sloane, Bates Turkey Farm Vernon Felts, Butterball LLC Leon Fletcher, Cargill Inc.

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Doug Johnson, Perdue Farms Mike Maroney, Perdue Farms Phil Seger, Farbest Farms Ted Seger, Farbest Farms Brandon Achen, West Liberty Foods Russ Dierenfield, Tyson Foods Joe Hedden, Tyson Foods Ron Kardel, West Liberty Foods Brian Boerigter, Michigan Turkey Producers Jeff Smith, Michigan Turkey Producers Peter Gruhl, Live Science Innovations Michelle Kromm, Food Forward LLC Steve Lykken, Jennie-O Turkey Store Jes Westbrock, Rothfork Associates Shane Wilhelm, Richmond Turkeys Sharlene Wittenburg, Carlwittco Inc. John Zimmerman, P&J Products Co. Vicki Jansen, Butterball LLC Charles Link, Butterball LLC Rob McKee, Butterball LLC Kabel Robbins, Butterball LLC Brett Worlow, Butterball LLC Jay Jandrain, Butterball LLC Al Jansen, Butterball LLC Alice Johnson, Butterball LLC Art Lankford, Butterball LLC Ronnie Parker, Circle S Ranch

Scott Prestage, Prestage Farms Neal Walsh, Butterball LLC David Rude, Rude Turkey Farm Drew Bowman, Bowman Landes Turkeys Cole Cooper, Cooper Farms Gary Cooper, Cooper Farms Kate Poplin, Prestage Farms John Prestage, Prestage Farms Chad Starnes, Circle S Ranch Ruben Waldner, Riverside Colony Jordan Woodbury, Dakota Provisions Jaime Rodriguez, Pitman Farms Mike Vance, Pitman Farms Johanna Hernandez, Cargill Inc. John King, Virginia Poultry Growers Coop.

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Christy Puffenbarger, Aviagen Turkeys Jose Rojas, Jennie-O Turkey Store Thomas Smith, Jennie-O Turkey Store MEETINGS: 2025 NTF Annual Convention, Feb. 19-22, 2025, Scottsdale, Ariz.

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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.

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• 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

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• 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.

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Joe French, North Carolina Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services Carlyle Teague, NCEA financial advisor Date association established: 1960 Number of members: 65 MEETINGS: Southeast Egg Industry Regional Conference, June 17-19, 2025, Omni Hilton Head Oceanfront Resort, Hilton Head, S.C.

Raleigh, N.C. 27609 Ph: 919-783-8218 Fax: 919-783-8220 E-mail: rlford@ncpoultry.org Internet: www.ncpoultry. org

MEETINGS: North Carolina Poultry Federation’s 2024 57th Annual Meeting, Oct. 2-4, 2024, Grandover Resort & Conference Center, Greensboro, N.C.

STAFF: Robert L. Ford, executive director

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:

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

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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

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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 Association / Poultry Protein & Fat Council

Bo Watson, Tyson Foods 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.

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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

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• To recognize outstanding professional achievement.

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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.

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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 POULTRY TIMES

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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,

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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 E n v i r o n m e n t a l Management Seminar, Sept. 18-19, 2025, Destin, Fla. 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

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.

Date association established: 1947 Number of members: 441

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

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.

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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

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.

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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.

BOARD: Ryan White, Farm Credit of the Virginias David Hughes, turkey grower Grant Martin, VPGC LLC Ronnie Watkins, George’s Curtis Shreve, Farmer Focus Dennis Wenger, chicken grower Jose Cabrera, Pilgrim’s Pride Neal Snoddy, Cargill (retired) Tim Wilson, Cargill Keith Sheets, egg industry Doug Baxter, Tyson Foods Pete Watson, egg industry Dan King, chicken grower Janet Poyser, turkey grower Dr. Mike Persia, Virginia Tech 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

VIRGINIA POULTRY FEDERATION P.O. Box 2277 Harrisonburg, Va. 22801 Ph: 540-433-2451 E-mail: hobey@vapoultry.com Internet: www.vapoultry.com www.facebook.com/Virginiapoultry STAFF: Hobey Bauhan, president Amy Roscher, communications manager POULTRY TIMES

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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.

WEST VIRGINIA POULTRY ASSOCIATION P.O. Box 612 Moorefield, W.Va. 26836 Ph: 304-530-2725 Fax: 304-530-2725 E-mail: wvpa@hardynet.com WISCONSIN POULTRY & EGG ASSOCIATION 713 Maple Crest Lane Watertown, Wis. 53094 Ph: 608-262-1774 Internet: www.wipoultryegg.org