USPOULTRY continues to be as dynamic as the industry it serves, constantly evolving and offering innovative ways to provide research, technical services, learning experiences and communication to meet the challenges of the future.
Formation
Seventy-five years ago, poultry and egg leaders met in Atlanta to discuss a variety of issues affecting the industry. Seeing an opportunity for collective action to address problems too large for one organization to solve, the meeting resulted in the creation of a new all-feather association representing broiler and turkey growers, egg producers, hatcheries, processors and feed and allied companies.
Arrangements were made for a poultry convention in January 1948. From these early beginnings, we have seen the Southeastern Poultry & Egg Association grow into the U.S. Poultry & Egg Association (USPOULTRY).
Purpose
The goal of USPOULTRY is to serve the poultry and egg industry and its members. After 75 years of evolving, we are not resting on our laurels, or feathers, for that matter! We continue to find new and innovative ways to serve our members.
Events
This is demonstrated through USPOULTRY’s International Poultry Expo, part of the International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE), which will also be celebrating its 75th anniversary in January 2023.
It can further be seen in our seminar program, including the oldest, still-running seminar, the Poultry Processor Workshop, which was established in 1958.
At present, USPOULTRY’s comprehensive list of annual conferences, workshops and clinics help keep every segment of poultry and egg management informed with new programs being created to meet new challenges.
Research
USPOULTRY’s Research Program, with more than $34 million reinvested back into the industry in the form of competitive research grants, is another continuing legacy. Additionally, the USPOULTRY Foundation allocates funds to more than 30 schools, including six schools with poultry science degrees, to recruit students into poultry-related courses or degree programs.
Support
Another unique service USPOULTRY provides to sister trade associations is information technology support, built on the IT expertise USPOULTRY developed to manage IPPE and its own activities.
Technical services are provided to the industry via USPOULTRY’s environmental, food safety, production and worker safety/risk management programs. Furthermore, USPOULTRY’s education program was expanded to include extensive training and learning mechanisms.
The communications program has evolved to include a multi-tiered approach to internal and external communication. Communication materials are offered through a variety of sources, including print, digital and video formats. Communication outreach extends even further through social media outlets, with new communications opportunities being considered on a regular basis.
