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The Kentucky Poultry Federation was organized in 1957 as a civic and educational non-profit corporation. The federation exists for the purpose of fostering, promoting and encouraging the improvement of production and marketing of all types of poultry, poultry products, eggs and egg products in Kentucky. The Kentucky Egg Council coordinates all promotional activities of eggs and egg products. The Federation acts as the industry liaison with the University of Kentucky, the Kentucky Department of Agriculture, the Kentucky State Legislature, the American Egg Board, the National Chicken Council, and the U.S. Poultry & Egg Association.

Egg Demonstration Help by Eden Elwell

Videos

Miss KY Proud Episode 8: Protein with Pork& Poultry!

Family Farmer Spotlight: Daniel Hayden From Hayden Farms

Grants and Programs

Funds are now available, the REAP New Rule and NOSA were published today in the Federal Register.
The following are links to the documents:

REAP - NOSA
REAP - Final Rule

Attention Teachers:
Kentucky Egg / Chicken Rebate Programs
You are eligible for a rebate for cooking with eggs and/or chicken in the classroom during the 2026-2027 school year!

Click here to download the reimbursement forms for each program. (Deadline: June 1,2027)

Poultry Facts

The broiler-breeder industry in Kentucky employs approximately 6,300 people across the state and generates an additional 20,444 jobs in both the supply and ancillary industries.

Mark Your Calendar

2026 MEMBERSHIP DRIVE
Click here for the 2026 Application, due by May, 2026.

REAP - Renewable Energy for America Grants

The National Office has officially extended the REAP grant application deadline to April 15, 2020
Click here for more information
Funding Amount: $1,500 to $500,000 (25% of the total project cost)
Eligible Entities: Farmers and rural businesses
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Kentucky On-Farm Energy Efficiency Incentives Program

Eligible Entities: Farmers and rural businesses
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Of Interest

2026 Kentucky Poultry Federation Silent Auction Request
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2026 Kentucky Poultry Federation Scholarship
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2026 Kentucky Family Farm Environmental Excellence Award
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2025 KPF Awards Newsletter
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Hayden Farms on Protein Demand growing - Good job Hayden Family!
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Resources from University of Kentucky Dept. Agricultural Economics, for farmers to use during this difficult financial time.
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UK College of Agriculture Food and Environment
Small and Backyard Flocks operations
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APHIS Avian Health
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APHIS Defend the Flock Information
Click here for more information.

Turkey Information Kentucky
Click here for turkey information in Kentucky.

Tyson Farmers and Producers
Click here to view website

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