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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.

Videos

UEP Biosecurity Disease Prevention

Kentucky Poultry Feeding the World

Chickens' First Day on the Farm

Poultry 2014 Turner Family

KADF TV Commercial – Poultry #1 with the Evans/Butler family

KADF TV Commercial – Poultry #2 with the Evans/Butler family

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 2018-2019 school year!

Click here to download the reimbursement forms for each program. (Deadline: June 1, 2019)

Poultry Facts

Kentucky’s turkey industry also plays an integral role in Kentucky’s economy. In 2014, the turkey industry was responsible for contributing roughly $393.8 million as a whole to the Kentucky economy and created as many as 2,567 jobs in our state.

Mark Your Calendar

REAP - Renewable Energy for America Grants

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

21^st Annual KPF Festival
Click here for Festival Flyer
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
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Turkey Information Kentucky
Click here for turkey information in Kentucky.

2019 Kentucky Family Farm Environmental Excellence Award
Click here for more information

Tyson Farmers and Producers
Click here to view website

2019 Kentucky Poultry Federation Scholarship
Click here for more information

2019 MEMBERSHIP DRIVE
Click here for the 2019 Application, due by Monday, April 01, 2019.

The Incredible Edible Egg Jingle Celebrates 35th Anniversary!
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