(USA Poultry & Egg Export Council markets poultry products worldwide, including a recent turkey promotion event in Taiwan)
Through their investment in the Minnesota corn check-off, corn farmers support the work of the USA Poultry & Egg Council (USAPEEC). The Georgia-based organization takes a multi-faceted approach to introduce poultry to the world and encourage its growth as a source of protein.
Increased demand for poultry abroad means more chicken, turkeys and ducks to feed stateside, increasing demand for our corn supply.
USAPEEC’s mission is to open and develop markets abroad while serving as the voice for poultry exports and policy issues. The former often boils down to introducing poultry in markets where it is not currently used as a main protein. This work is often centered on developing markets where there is a demand for increased protein, according to Shelby Watson, manager of allied industry relations for USAPEEC.