Nominations for environmental excellence award invited

The award recognizes exemplary environment stewardship.

June 2, 2009

Nominations for the 9th Annual Family Farm Environmental Excellence Award will be accepted by the U.S. Poultry & Egg Association through September 1.

All family-owned poultry growers or egg producers supplying products to a USPOULTRY member, and independent producers who are members of USPOULTRY, can apply.

The award recognizes exemplary environment stewardship in the five U.S. regions.

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