2016 Boards and Commissions

Nebraska Poultry and Egg Development, Utilization and Marketing Committee

General Information

Formal Name:Nebraska Poultry and Egg Development, Utilization and Marketing Committee
Contact Person:Nebraska Department of Agriculture Director, 301 Centennial Mall South, 4th Floor P.O. Box 9494, Lincoln, NE 68509-4947, (402) 471-2341
Purpose:To advise the Director of Agriculture relevant to the poultry and egg industry. The Nebraska Poultry Industries Inc., whose directors make up this committee, are by law, to promote, improve, and protect all branches of the poultry and egg industry and to coordinate all the activities of its member divisions of the poultry industry and to act as their agent in promoting such activities favorable to the poultry industry as whole for the entire State of Nebraska.
How Many Affectable:1.87 million
How Many Served:NA
Year Created:1976
Year Active:1976
Sunset Date:Not specified

Authorization

Authorization Citation:Authorization Citation: Nebraska Revised Stature, 2-3404
Parent Agency:None

Memberships and Meetings

Number Of Members:14
Who Appoints:Duly elected directors of Nebraska Poultry Industries, Inc., a body corporate, formed under the provisions of the Nonprofit Corporation Act, serve as an advisory committee known as the Nebraska Poultry and Egg Development, Utilization, and Marketing Commi
Legislative Approval:No
Qualifications Of Members:Duly elected directors of Nebraska Poultry Industries, Inc., a body corporate, formed under the provisions of the Nonprofit Corporation Act, serve as an advisory committee known as the Nebraska Poultry and Egg Development, Utilization, and Marketing Committee.
Per Diem:25day (none claimed)
Expense Reimbursement:Yes (none claimed).
Term Length:One year
Terms Rotate or Expire At Once:All Expire

Meetings Required In:

Required FY 13-14:4
Held FY 13-14:4
Required FY 14-15:4
Held FY 14-15:4
Required FY 15-16:4
Held FY 15-16:4

Operations

Support Staff:No
Shared or Separate:NA
FY 13-14 Budget:$0 Part of Nebraska Department of Agriculture #18
FY 14-15 Budget:$0 Part of Nebraska Department of Agriculture #18
FY 15-16 Budget:$0 Part of Nebraska Department of Agriculture #18
Other Funding Sources:NA
Spending Authority:NA

Accomplishments

Since July 1, 2012:Research on cage laying and the effect on laying hen egg production.Radio advertising on the nutritional value of eggs and turkey products.Funding for inactive youth activities and youth education at Raising Nebraska at the State Fair.Participated in nutritional education events.