A Guide to Poultry Associations
ALABAMA POULTRY & EGG ASSOCIATION
P.O. Box 240
Montgomery, Ala. 36101
Ph: 334-265-2732
E-mail: 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
OFFICERS:
Charlie Peacock, Peco Foods, president
Clint Lauderdale, Poultry Guard, vice president
Michael Starling, 4S Farms, treasurer
Cliff Rule, secretary
Steve Smith, Golden Rod Broilers, immediate past president
Members at large: Kevin Parnell and Cory Early
DIRECTORS:
Lou Ayers, Jasper
Tyler Dutton, Cullman
Shane Guy, Guntersville
Josh Griffin, Russellville
Nick Hartley, Montgomery
Matthew Herman, Gadsden
Issac Howard, Snead
Harold Hunt, Gadsden
Mel Koller, Cullman
Frank Loftis, Cullman
Eric Lovvron, Heflin
Jeremy Martin, Huntsville
Michael Martin, Enterprise
David Massey, Enterprise
Richard McElrath, Albertville
David Pruett, Snead
Keith Rhodarmer, Collinsville
Ron Rogers, Enterprise
Jason Shell, Boaz
Michael Simmons, Ashland
Jason Spann, Hanceville
Rod Thomas, Montgomery
Josh Turner, Pisigah
Larry Upchurch, Lineville
J.J. White, Eufaula
A Guide to Poultry Associations
ADVISORS:
Vernon Abney, Natural Resources Conservation Service
Dr. Bill Dozier, Alabama Cooperative Extension System
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 2026
Annual Meeting, July 2026
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
Ph: 904-425-5735
Fax: 281-664-4744
E-mail: aaap@aaap.info Internet: www.aaap.info
AMERICAN EGG BOARD
10255 W. Higgings Road, Suite 800
Rosemont, Ill. 60018
Ph: 847-296-7043
Internet: 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
Marc Dresner, director, integrated communications
Nicole Postin, manager, communications
Nate Hedtke, vice president, innovation and customer engagement
Kate Karnas, director, channel marketing
Christoper Bowers, manager, consumer insights
John Gallagher, associate director, industry affairs & engagement
OFFICERS:
Andy Seger, chair
Ross Dean, vice chair
Sandra Lausecker, secretary
John Watson, treasurer
Sam Krouse, member at large
Sara Stiebrs, member at large
Alex Simpson, immediate past chair
MEMBERS (Two-year terms):
Jeff Cutler, Fort Recovery, Ohio
Mindy Creighton-Truex, Atwood, Ind.
Sean Delano, Whitewater, Wis.
Ted Greidanus, Neosho, Mo.
Jessica Hanslik, Jackson, Miss.
Thomas Hertzfeld, Grand Rapids, Ohio
Clint Hickman, Buckeye, Ariz.
Mitch Knapke, New Weston, Ohio
Pat Melena, Wakefield, Neb.
Tracy Ramsdell, Flandreau, S.D.
Mark Sauder, Lititz, Pa.
Lake Wagner, Abingdon, Va.
John Watson, Nashville, N.C.
Alex Weaver, Versailles, Ohio
Tim Zweering, Holland, Mich.
Newly appointed:
Emily Battilega, Sioux Center, Iowa
Justin Haats, Howard Lake, Minn.
John Puglisi, Howell, N.J.
Libby Schwab, Monroe, N.H.
Terms through 2026:
John Bedell, Modesto, Calif.
Ross Dean, Des Moines, Iowa
Amy Herbruck, Saranac, Mich.
Christina Hudson Kohler, Eldridge, N.Y.
Melanie Johnson, Elberta, Utah
Natalie Krehler Held, Clarence, N.Y.
Sam Krouse, North Manchester, Ind.
Sandra Lausecker, Raymond, Ohio
Brent Nelson, Manhattan, Kan.
Chris Pierce, Annville, Pa.
Gijs Schimmel, Lexington, Ga.
Andrew Seger, Dubois, Ind.
Alex Simpson, Monroe, N.C.
Sara Stiebrs, Yelm, Wash.
Jasen Urena, Fullterton, Calif.
Tony Wesner, Seymour, Ind.
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, vice president of member experience
Erica Burson, membership manager
Louise Calderwood, director of regulatory affairs
Gregory Conner Jr., senior director of market access and multilateral affairs
Shakera Daley, office and certifications manager
Megan Dicks, director of membership and engagement
Mallory Gaines, director of global 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 meetings and events
Cornelia Poku, director of communications
Daisy Rodriguez, manager of meetings and events
Andy Timmins, chief financial officer and corporate treasurer
Ivy Torres, manager of global programs
Lynette Tucker, manager of meetings and sponsorships
Leah Wilkinson, chief policy officer
Madison Wyman, policy communications specialist
OFFICERS:
Dan Meagher, Novus International, board chair
Mark Poeschl, Furst-McNess Co., chair-elect
Leigh Ann Sayen, The Peterson Co., immediate past chair
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:
International Feed Expo 2026, Atlanta, Ga., Jan. 27-29, 2026. Purchasing and Ingredient Suppliers Conference, Mar. 9-11, 2026.
Feed Industry Institute, June 15-18, 2026.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
The American Feed Industry Association (AFIA) has achieved numerous milestones in policy, sustainability, regulation and industry advancement. A strong advocate in Washington, D.C., AFIA has championed key legislation to reflect modern animal food production practices and has pushed for streamlined, science-based reviews of new feed and pet food ingredients. AFIA has also championed favorable trade policies and tariff relief to benefit U.S. exporters. AFIA supports sustainability through industrywide roadmaps and backed research on animal nutrition and feed efficiency. AFIA has played a major role in aligning federal and state feed regulations by working with the FDA and AAFCO.
Through major events like the International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE), AFIA offers education, networking and trade and regulatory resources to its members. AFIA continues to support the feed industry workforce through regulatory clarity and educational opportunities.
With a comprehensive approach combining advocacy, innovation and member services, AFIA has helped shape a more efficient, sustainable and competitive animal food industry.
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 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, director, communications and content
Abby Kornegay, director, issues and engagement
Grace Simpson, manager, membership and communications
OFFICERS:
Lisa McComb, Vision Media Inc., chairperson
Dr. Nick Wolfenden, Cargill, chairperson-elect
Tom Super, National Chicken Council, treasurer
Derek Yancey, Colorado egg farmer, immediate past chairperson
BOARD:
Claire Geegan, Alltech
RJ Layher, American Farm Burea Federation
Sarah Novak, American Feed Industry Association
Debbie Chute, American National CattleWomen Inc.
Amy Hendrickson, American Sheep Industry Association
Dr. Sonia Arnold, American Veal
Association
Marcy Tessmann, C.O.nxt
Lisa Kahlig, Cooper Farms
Kayla Rink, Dairy Farmers of America
Joe Micucci, Dairy Management Inc.
Dustin Johansen, Farm Journal Media
Marisa Pooley, Genus PIC
Pete Block, Hy-Line North America
Aaron Putze, Iowa Soybean Association
Dr. David 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
Emma Davis, Smithfield Foods
Josh Winegarner, Texas Cattle Feeders Association
Oscar Garrison, United Egg Producers
Jesse Patrick, United Soybean Board
Hannah Keck, U.S. Poultry and Egg Association
Dr. Michelle 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. We connect key food industry stakeholders to arm them with responses to emerging issues. We engage food chain influencers and promote consumer choice by helping them better understand modern animal agriculture. We protect by exposing those who threaten
our nation’s food security with damaging misinformation.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
The Animal Agriculture is on a mission to safeguard the future of animal agriculture and it’s value to society. Our motto is connect, engage, protect. We connect key food industry stakeholders through development programs such as Animal Ag Allies and College Aggies Online. In 2024, we trained 46 new Animal Ag Allies and more than 278 College Aggies Online participants to be outspoken advocates for agriculture.
We engage food chain influencers and promote consumer choice by helping them better understand modern animal agriculture. In 2024, we held a farm tour in North Carolina for restaurant and retail contacts. We also engaged these contacts via quarterly webinars, reaching 330 people. We also released a brand new report highlighting U.S. animal agriculture’s contributions to U.N. Sustainable Development Goals.
We protect by exposing those who threaten food security with damaging misinformation. More than 81 new or updated resources were made available to members in 2024, including farm security and crisis resources, animal rights trends and insights to be aware of, and group profiles. In addition, the Major Animal Activist Groups Web and Radical Vegan Activism reports were updated.
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 affairs manager
James Fisher, communications
manager Christina DiSilvestro, executive administrative assistant
OFFICERS:
Mary Lou Brown, Beulah & Maple Breeze Farms, president
Rusty Covington, Perdue Foods, vice president
Matt Stevenson, Clear View Enterprises, second vice president
Andrew McLean, Relief Farm, treasurer
Amy Syester, Chemtrade Logistics, immediate past president
Date association established: 1948
Number of members: 1,400
MISSION:
Delmarva Chicken Association is the 1,400-member trade association working for the common good of the meat chicken industry 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 mostrespected chicken organization in the United States.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
Delmarva Chicken Association advocates for Delmarva’s chicken community; hosts the annual National Meeting on Poultry Health, Processing, and Live Production; operates a nationally known vegetative environmental buffers (VEB) program; and educates the public on how chicken is raised and processed.
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/ duck-council/
STAFF:
Matt Spencer, U.S. Poultry & Egg Association
BOARD:
Drew Frey, Culver Duck Farms, chairman
Doug Corwin, Crescent Duck Farm
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 established: 2017
Number of members: 10
MISSION:
The Duck Council is a consortium of North American member companies that produce highquality 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, nonmarketing 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.
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
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.
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
BLAST FREEZING
Deliver peak freshness, meet stringent food safety standards, and optimize your operations when you use our advanced Quick Freeze Modules.
Quickly cool your products at the following US Cold locations:
Fresno, CA (559) 237-6145
Tracy, CA (209) 835-2653
Tulare CA (559) 686-1110
Turlock, CA (209) 668-1636
Milford, DE (302) 422-7536
Lake City, FL (386) 438-2653
Minooka, IL (815) 467-0455
Wilmington, IL (815) 476-COLD
Omaha, NE (402) 731-9900
Lumberton, NC (910) 739-1992
Warsaw, NC (910) 293-7400
Quakertown East, PA (215) 892-1541
Quakertown West, PA (267) 875-6100
La Vergne, TN (615) 641-9800
Smyrna, TN (615) 355-0047
Dallas, TX (214) 854-3100
Harrisonburg, VA (540) 564-6800
Portland, Ore. 97220
Ph: 503-327-2200
Internet: www.foodnorthwest.org
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:
Michael Crump, WayneSanderson Farms, chairman
Steve Snyder, Claxton Poultry, senior vice chairman
Kevin Grindle, Mar-Jac Poultry, vice chairman
Tim Little, Perdue, vice chairman
Blake Wikle, S4 Sanitation Services, past chairman
BOARD:
James Bradford, Pilgrim’s
Ben Cassidy, Aviagen
Scott Cochran, Columbia Farms
Adam Durkin, Fieldale Farms
Lucas Hill, Pilgrim’s
Kelly Horne, Darling Ingredients
Patrick Johnston, Koch Foods
Jack McMullan, AgGeorgia Farm Credit
Chris Rhodes, Tip-Top Poultry
Dimitry Saknovsky, Harrison Poultry
Steve Schimweg, Tyson Foods
Steve Sumner, Cal-Maine Foods
MEETINGS:
City Lights 2025, Oct. 25, 2025, The Arts Council, Smithgall Arts Center, Gainesville, 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.
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/ hen-council/
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
Date association established: 1960
Number of members: 25
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/
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
INSTITUTE
FOR INFECTIOUS ANIMAL DISEASES
Texas A&M University 2501 Earl Rudder Freeway 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
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
Toll-free : 877-IOWAEGG
E-mail: info@iowaegg.org Internet: www.iowaegg.org
STAFF:
Breck Hunt, executive director
Date association established: 1973
MISSION:
The Iowa Egg Council creates opportunities to increase the value and consumption of eggs and egg products.
VISION:
Iowa Egg Council is a resultsfocused organization that partners with others to understand and meet the evolving consumer needs of eggs and egg products.
IOWA TURKEY FEDERATION
P.O. Box 825
Ames, Iowa 50010
Ph: 515-232-7492
E-mail: gretta@iowaturkey.org Internet: www.iowaturkey.org
STAFF:
Gretta Irwin, executive director
Sheila Larson, vice president of communications and membership
Sally Good, bookkeeper
Jill Altringer, lobbyist
OFFICERS:
Josh Berg, Berg Farm Enterprises, president
Tye Rinner, Rinner Turkey Farms, vice president
Brad Moline, Moline Turkey Farm, pas president
BOARD:
Brandon Achen, West Liberty Foods
Joe Hedden, Tyson Foods
Nathan Kier, First Choice Commodities
Nick Knute, Kindstrom-Schmoll
Josh Liestman, Best Veterinary Solutions
Amber Nelson, West Liberty Foods
Paul Skartvedt, ARKO Labs
Ben Slinger, Circle Hill Farms/ Hill & Thompson
Josh Weber, Tyson Foods Ex-officio:
Jason Ross, ISU College of Agriculture
Yuko Sato, ISU College of Veterinary Medicine
Dawn Koltes, ISU Animal Science
Grant Menke, IDALS
MEETINGS:
Winter Convention, West Des Moines Marriott, Dec. 8-10, 2025. Date association established: 1948
Number of members: 130 Number of other members (allied, associate & student): 65
MISSION:
The Iowa Turkey Federation represents, supports and promotes the turkey industry and its members.
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+
ABOUT:
The Kentucky Poultry Federation was organized in 1957 as a civic and educational non-profit corporation. The federation exists for the purpose of
fostering, promoting and encouraging the improvement of production and marketing of all types of poultry, poultry products, eggs and egg products in Kentucky. The Kentucky Egg Council coordinates all promotional activities of eggs and egg products. The Federation acts as the industry liaison with the University of Kentucky, the Kentucky Department of Agriculture, the Kentucky State Legislature, the American Egg Board, the National Chicken Council, and the U.S. Poultry & Egg Association.
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
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: info@laeggs.com Internet: www.laeggs.com
MARYLAND EGG COUNCIL
50 Harry S. Truman Parkway Annapolis, Md. 21401
Ph: 410-841-5769
Fax: 410-841-2750
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
Nicole Johnson-Hoffman, chief operating officer
Susan Backus, vice president, regulatory and scientific affairs, president-Meat Foundation
Norman Robertson, vice president, regulatory
Nathan Fretz, vice president, government affairs
Sarah Little, vice president, communications
Bryan Burns, vice president and general counsel
Thao Grimes, vice president, finance
William Sessions, director, product marketing and promotion
Roya Galindo, senior director, regulatory services
Clarissa Moreaux, director, regulatory services
Dr. KatieRose McCullough, senior director, science and public health; chief scientist-Meat Foundation
Casey Lynn Gallimore, senior director, regulatory policy
Jesse Fulton, director, animal health and welfare
Chris Chaffee, director, government affairs
Casey Kammerle, director, communications
Anne Truong, senior accountant
Michael Schumpp, senior director, international affairs
Matt Allan, manager, regulatory affairs
Eric Mittenthal, chief strategy officer
Kristi Block, director, strategy
Sam Wildman, director, strategic projects
Anne Halal, chief experience officer
Eric Zito, vice president, business development
Teena Vinh, director, marketing & sponsor experience
Nicole Vetsch, director, event experience
Megan McCullough, director, membership engagement
Brian Peteritas, marketing manager
Megan Lynn Gifford, director, strategic content and programming
Alison Swanger, membership specialist
Date association established: 1906
ABOUT:
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
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 farmer-led 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 14-16, 2026, 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 convention’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
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, KindstromSchmoll Inc.
Dr. Jill Nezworski, Blue House Veterinary LLC
Lori Roering, Jennie-O Turkey Store
RJ Orsten, Orsten Turkeys Farms
Tim Broderick, Ralco
Date association established:1935
Number of members: 614
MEETINGS:
The MTGA Summer Summit, June 2026
PURPOSE:
MTGA advocates for the turkey industry to policy makers, keeps members up to date on industry trends, news, and advancements, and encourages development of the industry workforce. MTGA is a service organization designed to address the changing needs of turkey farmers and the industry. Unlike the Minnesota Turkey Research and Promotion Council, you are not required to raise turkeys to become an MTGA member. Membership is open to those with a stake in the turkey industry. To join, members contribute an affordable fee annually. In return, members are eligible for news alerts, member education, workforce opportunities, and countless other benefits.
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
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
Date association established: 1965
PURPOSE:
your farm Representative
enough. Managing your farm
The MTRPC initiates research on challenges within the industry including turkey health and welfare. The Council is also responsible for promoting turkey consumption and educating the public of the nutritional benefits turkey offers health-conscious consumers - including its cancerfighting nutrients and lean protein. Though independent in mission and functions from MTGA, MTRPC and MTGA communicate to ensure Minnesota’s turkey growers needs are met.
Farm Certified Representative switch is easy: unique needs when you need it change more than
The MTRPC is the oldest commodity council in the state.
MISSISSIPPI POULTRY ASSOCIATION
is difficult enough. Managing your farm be. With a Farm Certified Representative making the switch is easy: understand your unique needs claims process when you need it your needs change we’ve spent more than like yours.
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
M ore protection for your poultry farm
M ore protection for your poultry farm
M ore protection for
Managing your poultry farm is difficult enough. Managing your farm insurance shouldn’t have to be. With a Farm Certified Representative from COUNTRY Financial, making the switch is easy:
Managing your poultry farm is difficult enough. Managing your farm insurance shouldn’t have to be. With a Farm Certified Representative from COUNTRY Financial, making the switch is easy:
• We’ll take time to understand your unique needs
• Help you through the claims process when you need it
• Update your coverage as your needs change
Scan here to get a quote today
Managing your poultry farm is difficult enough. Managing your farm insurance shouldn’t have to be. With a Farm Certified Representative from COUNTRY Financial, making the switch is easy:
Scan here to get a quote today
• We’ll take time to understand your unique needs
Founded by farmers in 1925, we’ve spent more than 100 years protecting farms like yours.
• Help you through the claims process when you need it
• We’ll take time to understand your unique needs
• Update your coverage as your needs change
• Help you through the claims process when you need it
• Update your coverage as your needs change
for your poultry farm
Founded by farmers in 1925, we’ve spent more than 100 years protecting farms like yours.
Founded by farmers in 1925, we’ve spent more than 100 years protecting farms like yours.
STAFF:
Mark Leggett, president Lauren Fortenberry, event coordinator
Beca Martin, administrative assistant
BOARD:
Ed Fletcher, Koch Foods, chairman
Paul Billingsley, WayneSanderson Farms, vice chairman
James Faison, Mar-Jac Poultry, treasurer
Mack Walker, Tyson Foods, immediate 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
Dr. Ryn Laster, Cal-Maine Foods, 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, 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.
Bench Scales
The WeighTech line of bench scales offers processors the best of both worlds: functionality and durability. Our bench scales feature our industry leading MicroWeigh indicator, and is available in many sizes to fit your processing needs.
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.
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF EGG FARMERS
60 Whitehall Drive
Collegeville, Pa. 19426
Ph: 610-415-1055
Internet: https:// nationalassociationofeggf armers.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
STAFF:
Harrison Kircher, president and CEO
Dr. Ashley Peterson, senior vice president of scientific regulatory affairs
Tom Super, senior vice president of public affairs
David Elrod, senior director of government affairs
Polina Burko, director of meetings and member services
Phouth Gonzalez, assistant to the president, and staff accountant
OFFICERS:
Bill Griffith, Peco Foods, chairman
David Jackson, Simmons Foods, vice chairman
Kevin McDaniel, WayneSanderson Farms, 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: 912-439-3603
E-mail: info@npfda.org Internet: www.npfda.org
STAFF:
Wendy W. Kavanagh, president and CEO
Carol Lanham, director of member relations and development
OFFICERS:
Chan Windham, House of Raeford, chair
Greg Morgan, Quirch Foods, vice chair
Barry Moose, Koch Foods, treasurer
Laurie Pate, Foodlinx, immediate past chair
BOARD:
Ada Brewster, Bay & Bay
Adam Ferguson, HPL Logistics
Bruce Mooney, Mountaire Farms
Chris Sharp, Kelly’s Foods
Christi Proctor, Pilgrim’s
Dylan Hughes, Expana Fernando Puentes, DeGroot Logistics
Graham Kirkman, Tip Top Poultry Inc.
Jamie Wally, WOW Logistics
Jesus Flores, Trophe Ingredients
Jim Richardson, Perdue Farms
Justin Monfredini, PacAgri Foods
Kevin Grindle, Mar-Jac Poultry
Kyle Richard, The Best Dressed Chicken
Lee Neal, Plains Dedicated LLC
Mariss Hans, Foodlinx
Oliver Hoad, Environ
Phil White, Holmes Foods
Scott Robbert, E. J. Poultry Inc.
Tim Rathert, Red Lion Food Group
Vanderbilt Edwards, Americold Vincent Mennella, Mennella’s Poultry Co.
MEETINGS:
Jan. 26-29, 2026, NPFDA Annual Convention & Showcase, Hyatt Regency, Atlanta, Ga.
April 13-15, 2026, NPFDA Spring
Exchange
NPFDA Fall Meeting, date TBD
Date association established: 1967
Number of members: 328
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.
MISSION:
NPFDA provides networking opportunities where members can exchange ideas and discuss challenges and opportunities facing the protein and food industries.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
Our association stands on a strong foundation of shared values and a deep commitment to promote the protein and food distributors, processors, and allied industries by bringing them together and providing forums to foster long-term business relationships. We welcomed new president | CEO Wendy Kavanagh in March 2025. This year, we had 59 qualified applicants for the 2025 NPFDA Foundation Scholarship program.
We are thrilled to have awarded $50,000 in scholarships to 10 high-achieving students affiliated with our member companies. We welcomed over 1,200 attendees to the Annual Conference and Showcase in Atlanta in January. We expect equally strong attendance next year, Jan. 26-29, 2026. Our Spring Exchange was attended by more than 75 of our colleagues in Fort Worth, Texas. The 2025 Fall Meeting is Sept. 15-17 at the Omni Providence Hotel in Providence, R.I. and we expect 80-85 attendees for networking, education, and roundtable discussions.
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
Ph: 703-683-0155
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
Damon Wells, consultant
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE:
Jay Jandrain, Butterball LLC, chairman
Christy Puffenbarger, Aviagen
Turkeys, vice chairwoman
Leon Fletcher, Cargill Inc., secretary/treasurer
John Zimmerman, P&J Products Co., immediate past chairman
Brandon Achen, West Liberty Foods
Kevin Atkins, Perdue Farms
Russ Dierenfield, Tyson Foods
Ryan Downes, Farbest Foods
Leon Fletcher, Cargill Inc.
Peter Gruhl, Next Nest LSI
John King, Virginia Poultry Growers Cooperative
Dr. Michelle Kromm, Food Forward LLC
Blair McCorriston, Hybrid Turkeys
Ronnie Parker, Circle S Ranch
Matt Schrupp, Jennie-O Turkey Store
Jordan Woodbury, Dakota Provisions
Introducing EAGAN FAST TRACK
Wall Vents
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.
FAST TRACK Wall Vents
Our new Fast Track Wall Vent (U.S. Patent No. 11,33,392) takes the concept of a wall vent to the next level. It comes fully assembled right out of the box, goes up very quickly and is very competitively priced.
Wall Vent Features
Δ Available with an Aluminum or UV stabilized PVC frame
Δ Superior performance
Δ Integrated track cord tensioner/locator
Δ Integrated winter latching system
Δ Cord guide included along with installation jig to speed up installation
Δ Available in 8”,10’, 12”, 14” heights with custom lengths available
Δ Perfect for retrofit applications-the wall vent is surface mounted to compensate for framing irregularities and can be ordered to fit virtually any opening
Δ Orders come bulk-packed in palletized gaylords to make it easier and faster on installation crews
MEETINGS:
Annual Convention, Feb. 2026
Date association established: 1940
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
Date association 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:
Ronald (Trey) Braswell III, Braswell Family Farm, president
Tommy Furlough, Cal-Maine Foods, vice president
Lake Wagner, Dutt & Wagner, secretary/treasurer
BOARD:
Trey Braswell, Braswell Family Farms
Tommy Furlough, Cal-Maine Foods
Lake Wagner, Dutt & Wagner
Frank Latta, Latta’s Family Farm
Alex Simpson, Simpson’s Eggs
Tony Wesner, Rose Acre Farms
Frank Siewerdt, North Carolina State University, Prestage Poultry Science Dept.
Joe French, North Carolina Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services
Jan Kelly, NCEA financial advisor
Date association established: 1960
Number of members: 65
MEETINGS:
Southeast Egg Industry Regional Conference, June 23-25, 2026, Hammock Beach Golf Resort, Palm Coast, Fla.
OBJECTIVE:
To increase egg consumption and educate consumers.
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: https://ncpoultry.org
STAFF:
Robert L. Ford, executive director
Valerie Sherman, executive assistant / membership coordinator
Catherine Graham, accountant
EXECUTIVE BOARD: Cowan Johnson, House of Raeford, president
Tim Thomas, Butterball, first vice president
Art Lankford, Butterball, second vice president
Matthew Wooten, WayneSanderson Farms, secretary/ treasurer
Clay Lindley, Perdue Farms, immediate past president
Date association established: 1968
MEETINGS:
North Carolina Poultry Federation’s 2025, 58th Annual Meeting, Oct. 1-3, 2025, 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.
NORTH CENTRAL POULTRY ASSOCIATION
1255 SW Prairie Trail Parkway
Ankeny, Iowa 50023
Ph: 515-727-4701
E-mail:
ncpa@ncentralpoultry.com
Internet: www.ncentralpoultry.com
STAFF: Breck Hunt, executive director
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE:
Dr. Craig Rowles, president
Dr. Ian Rubinoff, vice president
Justin Haats, secretary
Nathan Stanton, treasurer
OHIO POULTRY ASSOCIATION
707 S. Front Street Columbus, Ohio 43206
Ph: 614-882-6111
E-mail: jchakeres@ohiopoultry. org; info@ohiopoultry.org Internet: www.ohiopoultry.org; www.ohioeggs.com
STAFF:
Jim Chakeres, executive vice president
Date association was established: Ohio Poultry Improvement
Association formed in 1924, incorporated 1948.
ABOUT:
The Ohio Poultry Association represents more than 1,000 egg, chicken and turkey farmers across the state. Ohio’s 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, these farmers are dedicated to providing excellent care to their flocks and being responsible stewards of the land, air and water surrounding their farms.
Food and agriculture, Ohio’s No. 1 industry, employs 1 in 8 Ohioans and adds $124 billion to the state’s economy. Ohio’s egg, chicken and turkey farming companies contribute more than $4.9 billion to that number and provide valuable jobs and economic benefits to the state’s rural communities.
WeighTech...
PACIFIC EGG & POULTRY ASSOCIATION
1521 I Street
Sacramento, Calif. 95814
Ph: 916-441-0801
Fax: 916-446-1063
E-mail: debbie@agamsi.com
Internet: www.pacificegg.org
Date association established: 1924
Number of members: 150
MISSION:
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 PROTEIN & FAT COUNCIL
1530 Cooledge Road
Tucker, Ga. 30084
Ph: 770-493-9401
Fax: 770-493-9257
Serving the Meat, Poultry and Seafood Industries
Paid Advertorial
E-mail: pbredwell@uspoultry.org
Internet: www.poultryrenderers.com
STAFF:
Paul Bredwell, U.S. Poultry & Egg Association / Poultry Protein & Fat Council
COMMITTEE:
Mark Glover, Pilgrims, chairman
Anthony Seidel, Simmons Foods
Brad Allen, Central Bi-Products
Michael Fairbairn, Fieldale Farms
Greg Drollinger, 3D Corporate Solutions
Michael Peters, Darling Ingredients
Mike Karman, Sanimax
Duane Purvis, Mountaire Farms
Bo Watson, Tyson Foods
MEETINGS:
Poultry Protein & Fat Seminar, Oct. 15-16, 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.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
The Poultry Protein & Fat Council has funded more than $2.2 million in rendering research on numerous topics. This investment has provided scientifically-based information on the superior nutritional value of poultry by-product meal, feather meal, blood meal and poultry fat.
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
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.
• To recognize outstanding professional achievements.
PROFESSIONAL ANIMAL AUDITOR CERTIFICATION ORGANIZATION (PAACO)
302 Platte Clay Way Suite 107
Kearney, Mo. 64060
Ph: 402-403-0104
Internet: https://animalauditor.org
Whether it be windrowing to produce a pathogen & insect reduced bedding to grow a top performing flock of BIRDS, or pulverizing litter to make a soft fluffy bedding without the need to decake or add shavings, we have the equipment to fit your operation. We have various models, sizes and options to fit your needs. Keep in mind, our goal is customer service, quality equipment and of course the BIRDS.
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, chairman
Zach Prestage, Prestage Farms, vice chairman
Randy Brown, Perdue Foods, secretary/treasurer
Chad Starnes, Circle S Ranch, past chairman
Fred West, technical advisor
BOARD:
Brittney Miller. Manchester Farms
Randy Brown, Perdue Foods
Daniel Beckham, Cal-Maine
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
Mark Marrow, Aviagen
Chris Wheeler, Amick
David Rush, House of Raeford
Ben Skelley, AgSouth Farm
Credit, ACA
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@southernpoultry sciencesociety.org
Internet: www. southernpoultrysciencesociety.org
TENNESSEE
POULTRY ASSOCIATION
P.O. Box 1525 1404 N. Main Street Shelbyville, Tenn. 37162
Equipment, second vice president
Heath Morrow, D&F Equipment, secretary/treasurer
Tracy Rafferty, TPA executive director
BOARD:
Andrew Blair, Tyson Foods
Shelbyville
Darryl Brown, Laurel Hill/ Autumn Farms
Chase Cloyd, Perdue Farms
Jeri Beth Davis, Tyson Foods
John Elmore, Huvepharma
Andy Goldman, Aviagen
Keith Riley, Tyson Foods Obion County
Vance Keaton, Live Oak Bank
Adam Lanier, Pilgrim’s
Clint Lauderdale, Poultry Guard
Dale McLerran, M&M Farms
Keith Riley, Tyson Foods
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:
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:
TJ Klein, MPS Egg Farms, president
Lance Lacefield, Pilgim’s, first vice president
Tanner Myers, Motomco, vice president
Dr. Bret Rings, Cobb-Vantress, vice president
Scott Winkler, Holmes Foods, vice president
Saxon Ditter, MPS Egg Farms, vice president
DIRECTORS:
Gary Hogue, Aviagen
Billy Wyatt, Tyson Foods
David Carpenter, Cal-Maine Foods
E-mail: tracy@tnpoultry.org Internet: www.tnpoultry.org
Tracy Rafferty, executive
Jocelynn Magan, marketing specialist
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE:
David Wilds, Koch Foods, president
Scott Black, CobbVantress, first vice president
Andrew Todd, MP
The Tennessee Poultry Association (TPA) is dedicated to advancing and strengthening the integrated broiler/breeder industry in Tennessee and beyond. Our mission is to foster the growth and sustainability of the poultry sector through a comprehensive approach that encompasses education, policy advocacy, and public relations. We represent poultry stakeholders - including growers, integrators, genetics companies, and allied poultry companies - in legislative matters, advocating for their best interests. Moreover, TPA actively nurtures the next generation of poultry industry leaders by supporting higher education programs and youth initiatives. Through scholarships and legislative advocacy, we empower students pursuing poultry-related degrees and provide support to poultry growers and their families.
Charles Swain, Cobb Vantress Inc. Matt Whiteman, Cal-Maine Foods
Dr. Kevin Kessler, Tyson Foods
Date association established: 1923
MEETINGS:
Annual Convention, July 2026.
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.
THE POULTRY FEDERATION
(Arkansas, Missouri, Oklahoma)
321 South Victory St. Little Rock, Ark. 72201 Ph: 501-375-8131
E-mail: info@ thepoultryfederation.com Internet: www. thepoultryfederation.com
Missouri office: 225 E. Capital Jefferson City, Mo. 65101 Ph: 573-761-5610
Oklahoma office: P.O. Box 95
Oklahoma City, Okla. 73101 Ph: 405-219-9595
STAFF:
Marvin Childers, president (retiring December 2025)
Blake Rollins, executive vice president (new president Jan. 1, 2026)
Holly Duval, director of marketing and business development
Annie Garner, business operations coordinator
Kylie Garritty, office coordinator
OFFICERS:
Keith Smith, Keith Smith Co. Inc., chairman
Billy Hufford, Aviagen, vice chairman
Eddie Halter, Pilgrim’s, secretary
Mark Weathers, Simmons Foods, treasurer
BOARD:
Chance Bryant, Cobb-Vantress Inc.
Tim Kimball, Cal-Maine Foods Inc.
Toby Tapp, Wayne-Sanderson Farms
Bill Montalvo, Butterball LLC
Lindsey Perry, Safe Foods
Everardo Fernandez, O.K. Foods Inc.
Shane Acosta, Cargill
Billy Pharis, Tyson Foods
Dr, Bill Hewat, Tyson Foods
Sara Throne, Simmons Foods
Abigail Reith-Graham, Zoetis
Charlie Solomon, George’s
MEETINGS:
14th Annual Food Safety Conference: March 31-April 2, 2026 – Oaklawn Hot Springs, Ark.
66th Annual Poultry Festival: June 12-13, 2026, Rogers Convention Center, Rogers, Ark. 2026 Poultry Symposium for Live Production: Oct. 13-14, 2026, Rogers Convention Center, Rogers, Ark.
Date association established: 1954, (consolidated with Missouri and Oklahoma in 1998, to become the Poultry Federation).
Number of members: 1,400
PURPOSE:
The purpose of The Poultry Federation is to: The purpose of The Poultry Federation (TPF) is 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.
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.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
The Poultry Federation | 2024 Year in Review
As we reflect on a year marked by momentum and meaningful milestones, The Poultry Federation is proud to share highlights from 2024 that showcase our continued commitment to advancing the poultry and egg industry across Arkansas, Missouri, and Oklahoma.
• Key achievements
In 2024, we successfully hosted six signature events— welcoming over 5,500 attendees collectively—including the 12th Annual Food Safety Conference, Arkansas Nutrition Conference, Poultry Symposium for Live Production & Processing, All Member Meeting, and the 64th Annual Poultry Festival. Each event offered critical opportunities for education, networking, and celebration of our thriving industry.
• Membership growth
We welcomed 73 new allied members during the 2024–2025 membership year—further strengthening our network and expanding our collaborative reach within the industry.
• Investing in the future Through the generous support of our members and sponsors, TPF awarded $147,250 in scholarships to support 30 students — 21 undergraduates and 9 graduate students— across Arkansas, Missouri, and Oklahoma for the 2024–2025 academic year. These investments help develop the next generation of poultry leaders.
• Team highlights
In a major leadership transition, we were honored to welcome Blake Rollins as the
new executive vice president of The Poultry Federation. His energy, experience, and vision position us for continued growth in the years ahead. As we look ahead, we remain focused on driving innovation, fostering meaningful connections, and supporting education across every corner of the poultry industry.
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
Lili Aris, manager, director, constituent programs
Leah Cochran Mulcahy, vice president, global marketing
Jena Gress, manager, global marketing
Mary Alice Cain, director, member services
Shelby Watson, director, The Americas & allied industry programs
Ellie Lee, marketing & compliance specialist
Garrett Borkhuis, vice president, trade policy
Wahid Qudus, manager, trade policy
Dr. John Clifford, veterinary trade advisor
David Markiewicz, director, communications
Dr. Renan Zhuang, chief economist
Amy Myers, vice president, finance
Lisa Ballouk, accounting & web manager
Sophia Arrington, program payables manager
Ashlee Hodge, senior accounting specialist
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE:
Martin Piffaretti, FoodLink Group, chairman
Jianlin Si, Tyson Foods, first vice chairman
Oleg Kovalev, Mountaire Farms, second vice chairman
Ryan Downes, Farbest, secretary/ treasurer
MEETINGS:
Annual meeting, June 2026; Winter meeting, December 2026
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
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
Connie Yangnouvong, director, finance
Valerie Chalker, executive assistant to the president
OFFICERS:
Jonathan Cade, Hy-Line International, chair
Bill Griffith, Peco Foods, vice chair
Dr. Alice Johnson, Butterball,
BOARD:
Lance Buckert, Koch Foods, Park Ridge, Ill.
Dr. Marc de Beer, Aviagen, Huntsville, Ala.
J.T. Dean, Versova, Sioux City, Iowa
Ted Greidanus, Opal Foods, Neosho, Mo.
Greg Hinton, Rose Acre Farms, Seymour, Ind.
Mandy Klopp, Pilgrim’s, Arcadia, Wis.
Mike Levengood, Perdue Farms, Salisbury, Md.
Eric Ludwig. Cooper Farms, Van Wert, Ohio
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, Cumming, Ga.
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, Baldwin, Ga.
Dr. Enrique Montiel, Addix Biotech, Weston, Fla.
Chris Hawk, Lubing Systems, Cleveland, Tenn.
Jarod Morrison, Farbest Foods,
Shelby Watkins, Cobb, Siloam Springs, Ark.
MEETINGS 2026: International Poultry Expo (part of the IPPE), Jan. 27-29, 2026, Atlanta, Ga.
Feed Mill Management Seminar; Workforce Success and Engagement Conference; Poultry Processor Workshop; Financial Management Seminar; Hatchery-Breeder Clinic; National Safety Conference for the Poultry Industry; Women’s Leadership Conference; Live Production, Welfare
& Biosecurity Seminar; Environmental Management Seminar; Poultry Protein & Fat Seminar; 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: 447
MISSION:
The all feather association progressively serving its poultry and egg members through research, education, communications and technical services.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
Since 1969, the USPOULTRY Foundation has invested over $37 million—equivalent to $65 million today — in groundbreaking research to advance the poultry and egg
industry.
USPOULTRY hosts the world’s largest annual poultry trade show, the International Poultry Expo, held as part of the International Production & Processing Expo. This premier event showcases cutting-edge technology, equipment, supplies and services across the poultry, feed and meat sectors. With 11 industry-focused seminars and a variety of hands-on training workshops, USPOULTRY provides comprehensive education on every facet of poultry production and processing.
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:
Mikell Fries, Claxton Poultry, chair
Jonathan Cade, Hy-Line International, vice chair
Bill Griffith, Peco Foods, treasurer Dr. Alice Johnson, Butterball LLC, secretary
Kevin McDaniel, WayneSanderson Farms
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 $37 million, or $65 million adjusted for inflation, of competitive research grants have been provided — ensuring that the industry continues to set itself apart by building on a firm foundation of science and technology.
VIRGINIA EGG COUNCIL
911 Saddleback Court
McLean, Va. 22102
Ph: 757-309-6217
Internet: https:// virginiaeggcouncil.org
STAFF:
Kirby Moir, executive director
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.
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
BOARD:
Doug Baxter, Tyson Foods
Jose Cabrera, Pilgrim’s Pride
Charles Green, VDACS (Ex-Officio)
David Hughes, Rockingham County Turkey Farmer
Dan King, Rockingham County Chicken Farmer
Grant Martin, Virginia Poultry Growers Cooperative
Curtis Shreve, Farmer Focus
Ronnie Watkins, George’s
Pete Watson, Nottoway County Chicken Farmer
Ryan White, Farm Credit of the Virginias
Tim Wilson, Cargill
Patrick Shiflett, International Paper
Date association established: 1925
MISSION:
Founded in 1925, the Virginia Poultry Federation is a non-profit, statewide trade association which celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2025. The VPF represents all sectors of the poultry industry, from farmers to processors to businesses 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:
David Cardwell, Perdue Farms
Dr. Mike Persia, Virginia Tech (Ex-Officio)
Janet Poyser, Shenandoah County Turkey Farmer
Keith Sheets, Rockingham County Egg Producer
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
E-mail: wvpa@hardynet.com
STAFF:
Judy Hesse, executive secretary
OFFICERS:
Ward Malcolm, president Eddie Keplinger, vice president
BOARD:
Made up of growers and integrators.
Date association was established: 1934
Number of members: 350
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
We hold an annual convention, parade and educational dinners for our members. We work with the schools and the West Virginia University Extension to educate young people. We also support a lobbyist in the state of West Virginia legislature.
WISCONSIN POULTRY & EGG ASSOCIATION
713 Maple Crest Lane
Watertown, Wis. 53094
Ph: 608-262-1774
Internet: www.wipoultryegg.org
WORLD EGG ORGANIZATION
1 Brassey Road
Old Potts Way
Shrewsbury, Shropshire SY3 7FA
Ph: 44-1694-723-044
E-mail: info@ worldeggorganisation.com
Internet: www. worldeggorganisation.com
LEADERSHIP:
Juan Felipe Montoya, chair & counselor
Roger Pelissero, vice chair & counselor
Henrik Pedersen, counselor
Sarah Dean, counselor
Date associated was established: 1964
VISION:
To nourish the world through collaboration and inspiration.
MISSION:
The World Egg Organisation (WEO), established in 1964 as the International Egg Commission, exists to connect people across the globe to share information and develop relationships across cultures and nationalities, supporting the growth of the egg industry and promoting eggs as a sustainable, inexpensive and nutritious food for all.
