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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.

KPF Annual Meeting Sponsors

Diamond Sponsors

Packers Sanitation Services, Inc.

Tyson Foods, Inc.

Golden Egg Sponsors

Silver Chicken Sponsors

Evonik

Integrity Express Logistics

International Paper

Marel

Merck Animal Health

MPS Truck Lines

Rick's Electric

Universal Technologies, Inc.

Zoetis

Bronze Turkey Sponsors

Farbest Foods

Farm Credit Mid-America

OMNI System

QSI

Ryder Truck Rental, Inc.

Taylor & Son Trucking

The Reynolds Company

Zee Company, Inc.

Friends of KPF

Allegiance Industries, Inc.

Balchem

Best Veterinary Services

Bohnert Equipment Company, Inc.

Capital Solutions, LLC

Darling Ingredients

EIS - The Vincit Group

Ferrallgas

Hantover, Inc.

Harcros Chemicals, Inc.

Jones-Hamilton Co.

Leroy Holding Co., Inc.

Ossid Corporation

Perdue

Presto X

Stockyards Veterinary Clinic

Suncoast Pine Shavings

Sun Poultry Service

Tyson Foods - Albany

Water Tech, Inc.

Videos

Miss KY Proud Episode 8: Protein with Pork& Poultry!

Family Farmer Spotlight: Daniel Hayden From Hayden Farms

VOICES: Kentucky 4-H Foundation Executive Director Melissa Miller

Grants and Programs

Funds are now available, the REAP New Rule and NOSA were published today in the Federal Register.
The following are links to the documents:

REAP - NOSA
REAP - Final Rule

Attention Teachers:
Kentucky Egg / Chicken Rebate Programs
You are eligible for a rebate for cooking with eggs and/or chicken in the classroom during the 2021-2022 school year!

Click here to download the reimbursement forms for each program. (Deadline: June 30,2022)

Poultry Facts

Egg producers contribute approximately $214.7 million dollars to Kentucky’s economy, while creating 1769 total jobs for Kentuckians. In a circular memorandum to the Industry, Joanne Ivy, president and CEO of the American Egg Board, highlighted growth in egg consumption during 2014. Per capita use grew to 160.7 eggs, the highest in 30 years and the fifth consecutive year of an increase.

Mark Your Calendar

2021 MEMBERSHIP DRIVE
Click here for the 2021 Application, due by Monday, April 01, 2021.

REAP - Renewable Energy for America Grants

The National Office has officially extended the REAP grant application deadline to April 15, 2020
Click here for more information
Funding Amount: $1,500 to $500,000 (25% of the total project cost)
Eligible Entities: Farmers and rural businesses
Click here for more information

Kentucky On-Farm Energy Efficiency Incentives Program

Eligible Entities: Farmers and rural businesses
Click here for more information

Of Interest

2021 Kentucky Family Farm Environmental Excellence Award
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2021 MEMBERSHIP DRIVE
Click here for the 2021 Application, due by Wednesday, April 01, 2021.

2021 Kentucky Poultry Federation Scholarship
Click here for more information

23^rd Annual KPF Festival
Click here to register.

Hayden Farms on Protein Demand growing - Good job Hayden Family!
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Resources from University of Kentucky Dept. Agricultural Economics, for farmers to use during this difficult financial time.
Click here for more information

APHIS Defend the Flock Information
Click here for more information.

Turkey Information Kentucky
Click here for turkey information in Kentucky.

Tyson Farmers and Producers
Click here to view website

The Incredible Edible Egg Jingle Celebrates 35th Anniversary!
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