USPOULTRY recently funded an economic impact study of the U.S. poultry industry conducted by Dunham and Associates.  It was calculated that the egg industry is responsible for 164,000 jobs generating $10.5 billion annually in wages, $58 billion in economic activity and $4.7 billion in government revenue. 

Nath Morris president of USPOULTRY stated, “This valuable report shows the positive economic impact the poultry and egg industry has on our Nation and communities and we are pleased to continue funding the annual review.”  Data is posted on interactive websites that can be viewed and categorized by state, congressional district or county.  Access www.eggsfeedamerica.com