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Changing with the Times
Guy Hall
(800) 392-5705, ext. 5181
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| Marshall County farmer Mike Carnes is interviewed by producer Jason Shoultz while cameraman Steve Riggs rolls tape. A story about Alabama?s poultry and cotton industries will be featured in the nationally televised program ?America?s Heartland. |
Alabama Poultry Producers, a division of Alabama Farmers Federation, is composed of farmers across the state involved in poultry production. The Poultry Division has active committees in 35 counties throughout Alabama. Polices and programs developed at the county and state committee levels can be implemented into state and national initiatives by the organization. Alabama broiler producers marketed more than a billion birds in 2004, generating cash receipts that amounted to more than $2.4 billion.
Alabama ranks third in broiler production behind Arkansas and Georgia. Alabama's layer flocks produced 2.1 billion eggs in 2004, resulting in cash receipts of $288 million. Alabama ranks 13th nationally in total egg production with more than 9.24 million layers in inventory on Dec. 1, 2004. More statistics about poultry in Alabama can be found through the Alabama Agricultural Statistics Service website.
Goals and Issues
Goals of the Alabama Poultry Producers are determined by a state committee, which is elected by other producers throughout the state.
Issues and challenges facing producers are evaluated each year, and priority is placed on each to determine a focus for the division's efforts. Goals for 2010 include:- Support and monitor current LP gas cooperatives
- Convey growers' position on regulatory, legislative and other issues
- Work with producers, Alabama Department of Environmental Management, and Natural Resources Conservation Service on environmental issues, particularly litter utilization
- Assist producers with education of animal welfare issues
- Work with producers on new construction standards for poultry housing
Helping farmers address everyday problems is a key part of our mission. As new challenges appear, Alabama Poultry Producers is poised to address those challenges for the good of its producer members.
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Members of the 2010 Alabama Farmers Federation State Poultry Committee are, from left, front row: Donald Ray Wilks, Geneva; David Bailey, DeKalb; Jan Woodham, Dale; Hal Lee, Morgan; and Jeremy Brown, Montgomery; back row, Federation Poultry Director Guy Hall; Chairman Joe Roberts, Fayette; 1st Vice Chairman Tom Duncan, Butler; 2nd Vice Chairman Tommy Thompson, Covington; Larry Upchurch, Clay; and Ray Bean, Calhoun. Not shown is Mike Carnes, Marshall. |
Alabama Farmers Federation at Work for Alabama Poultry Producers
The Poultry Division works closely with the Alabama Poultry & Egg Association and Auburn University in sponsoring and promoting issues that affect the poultry industry.
Here are some of the activities of the Poultry Division:
- Through the state committee's work with Auburn University the Federation will determine needs for research that will benefit Alabama poultry producers and will support funding for additional research.
- The Federation will support Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation (CAFO) training and assist producers in complying with CAFO regulations.
- The Poultry Division will convey the grower position on regulatory, legislative and other issues that affect the grower.
- As a part of Alabama Farmers Federation, Alabama Poultry Producers is represented at the state and national levels through departments of Governmental Affairs and National Affairs. The Department of Communications provides information about important issues and notices through its monthly magazine, Neighbors and biweekly newsletter, Cultivator.
The Local Connection
County Farmers Federations, with the assistance of Area Organization Directors, provide support and a mechanism to address issues on the local level. Herein lies the strength of Alabama Poultry Producers. Each county may establish its own Poultry Committee. Needs and requests from producers in the county are the beginning of policy development and the direction of Alabama Poultry Producers. You may contact your county Poultry Chairman, or if none currently exists, the Area Organization Director in your region or your County President for more information.
Why Should I be a Member of Alabama Farmers Federation and Alabama Poultry Producers?
The Alabama Farmers Federation brings farmers of all commodities together for a common cause. Together, we can accomplish more for everyone's benefit. The more poultry producers actively participating in Alabama Farmers Federation and Alabama Poultry Producers, the more effective the organization can be on issues affecting them. With membership in the Alabama Farmers Federation, come many benefits. The directors of the commodity departments look forward to working with you.
Poultry Companies in Alabama
Related Links
Did you know?
- Alabama's top broiler producing counties are Cullman, DeKalb, Marshall and Blount.
- Alabama ranks third in broiler production nationally behind Arkansas and Georgia.
- Alabama ranks 13th nationally in total egg production.
- The economic impact of poultry in Alabama is $8.5 billion, which is 10 percent of the state's economy.
- The poultry industry generates about 75,000 jobs in Alabama.
For more information, contact Guy Hall,
Director, Alabama Poultry Producers, P.O. Box 11000, Montgomery, AL 36191-0001. Phone:
(800) 392-5705, ext. 5181.
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