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WHO WE ARE

TPA's Mission Statement: To be the single, collective voice for the integrated broiler/breeder industry in Tennessee in support of promoting education, policy and public relations for the sustainment of our industry.

The Tennessee Poultry Association works in partnership with growers, producers, companies, educators, researchers, universities, state agencies and agri-businesses to promote and protect the commercial poultry industry in the state.

TPA is very proactive in monitoring and addressing regulatory and legislative concerns and readily provides information and services to the Tennessee poultry industry. TPA annually hosts various educational seminars and workshops for growers, service techs, and the entire industry regarding the latest in best management practices and biosecurity.

Members receive complimentary subscriptions to the Poultry Times bi-monthly magazine and to TPA's electronic quarterly newsletter. Member families are also eligible to apply for one of TPA's annual college scholarships. All members and their families are invited to the annual meeting that is typically held on the first or second Friday in August in Nashville, followed by various social and fundraising events.

To request more information or to become a member, e-mail tracy@tnpoultry.org or call (931) 225-1123.

TENNESSEE POULTRY INDUSTRY FACTS

• The poultry industry in TN has an overall economic impact of $6.5 billion, provides for over 27,000 direct and indirect jobs, and accounts for over $438 million paid annually in state and federal taxes.
• TN ranks 14th nationally for broiler production and processing over 6.3 million birds per week at its 5 processing plants located in TN.
• Cash receipts for broilers total over $550 million annually.
• TN is a leading state for primary breeders, having a unique and significant presence represented by the two global leaders in poultry genetics.
• Aviagen, Cobb-Vantress, and Hubbard (a subsidiary of Aviagen) have major primary breeder operations located in TN. These primary breeder companies produce over 98% of the poultry genetics world-wide. TN is home to two pedigree operations (for Aviagen in Crossville and Cobb-Vantress at Dry Creek in Morgan Co.), two GP/GPP hatcheries (for Cobb-Vantress in Lafayette and Aviagen/Hubbard in Pikeville) and additionally has growers for Aviagen's GP/GPP hatchery in Elkmont, AL.
• Cash receipts for primary breeding stock (parent stock and grandparent stock) contributes another $250 million annually.
• With combined annual cash receipts of over $800 million, the commercial broiler and breeder industry in TN would therefore rank ahead of cattle & calves.
• TN has over 1880 commercial broiler and breeder houses located on more than 500 family farms across the state.
• The TN poultry industry is proud to do its part to help feed the world in such a significant and wholesome manner.
• TN poultry producers are additionally proud to do their part in protecting water quality and soil health through best management practices, and by complying with the rules and regulations set forth by TDEC in compliance with EPA's Clean Water Act.