• The Poultry Industry's Economic Impact for NC is $12.8 Billion

• The Poultry Industry creates over 110,000 Jobs for North Carolinians

• Poultry is the #1 Agricultural Industry in North Carolina

• North Carolina is ranked #2 Nationally in Total Turkey Production

• North Carolina is ranked #3 Nationally in Total Poultry Production

• NC Poultry makes up 40% of North Carolina's Total Farm Income

• Over 5,700 Farm Families produce Poultry & Eggs in NC

Other Important Links:
International Poultry Expo (www.ipeweek12.org/)
National Chicken Council (www.eatchicken.com)
National Turkey Federation (www.eatturkey.com)
U.S. Poultry & Egg Association (www.poultryegg.org)

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4020 Barrett Drive Suite 102 Raleigh, NC 27609
Phone: (919) 783-8218
This Web site developed and hosted by the U.S. Poultry & Egg Association.

Close to 5000 North Carolina families produce poultry on their farms, with another 25,000 directly employed in some aspect of poultry production or processing.

USPOULTRY

National Chicken Council

North Carolina Department of Agriculture

NC State University Dept. of Poultry Science

International Poultry Expo and International Feed Expo

NC State University College of Engineering Industrial Extension Division

National Turkey Federation

Member Benefit and Insurance Program