U.S. poultry industry provides $556B in economic impact

The U.S. Poultry & Egg Association (USPOULTRY), National Chicken Council, National Turkey Federation and United Egg Producers have released an updated economic impact study that highlights the positive impact the poultry industry has on jobs, wages, and federal and state revenue in the United States. A dynamic and integral part of the national economy, the U.S. poultry industry provides 2,012,269 jobs, $125.6 billion in wages, $555.9 billion—2.2% of GDP—and $33.7 billion in government revenue. Through its production and distribution linkages, it also impacts firms in more than 520 sectors of the U.S. economy. Read more