USPOULTRY in collaboration with the National Chicken Council funded an economic impact study conducted by John Dunham and Associates. Using data from 2024, it was calculated that the broiler industry is responsible for 1.4 million jobs, $90.9 million in wages, $450 million in economic activity and $36.7 billion in government revenue.
In commenting on the release of the study Gary Kushner Interim president of NCC stated, “We know that chicken is nutritious, affordable and versatile but chicken also means jobs – whether i on the farm in the processing plant, the transportation sector, manufacturing, or retail restaurants.” He added, “This data will prove extremely helpful as we welcome a new Congress to Washington next year.”