The August 18th – 19th Area briefings were held this year in virtual format. 

The important topics reviewed comprised:-

• Roundtable for sustainable poultry and egg production – Chad Gregory, UEP President and CEO discussed the UEP strategic priorities including:

• Market transparency

• Industry collaboration and communications

• Sustainability

• Government affairs

• The UEP is a member of the Roundtable and has contributed to the framework that will be completed by the end of 2021.

• Oscar Garrison Senior Vice-president for Food Safety and Regulatory Affairs reviewed the USDA Farmers to Families Food Box Program that now incorporates shell eggs.

• Dr. Larry Sadler, VP of Animal Welfare provided an overview of state laws relating to cage-free housing and certification audits.