GAINESVILLE, Ga. — A newly released economic impact study shows that the U.S. poultry industry provides 2,012,560 jobs, $132.7 billion in wages, $54 billion in government revenue, and $663.6 billion in economic activity.
The report released by the U.S. Poultry & Egg Association, the National Chicken Council, the National Turkey Federation, and the United Egg Producers, notes the industry’s positive impacts to these economic drivers in the U.S.
“This valuable tool shows the positive economic impact the poultry and egg industry has on our nation and communities, and we are pleased. . .