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The Egg Commission derives its funding from an assessment fee
on each case of eggs and egg products produced and processed in the state of Louisiana. Assessment fees are also collected
on all out of state eggs and egg products that are distributed into Louisiana. The Egg Commission promotes eggs in many ways; some of the on-going yearly function are: - Two large radio promotions during Christmas and Easter
- Works closely with the American Egg Board on all state activities
- Participates in various trade shows through out the state such as:
- Monroe Ag Exposition
- Natchitoches Ag Exposition
- Louisiana Restaurant
Association - Foodservice Expo in New Orleans
- State
Fair in Shreveport
- Other promotions are
done when the opportunity arises and the Commission thinks the exposure will be of benefit
2010 Holiday Campaign
2010 Easter/Spring Campaign
In addition to promotional activities the Commission partners
with the Louisiana Poultry Federation to award the Louisiana Poultry Industries Educational Foundation Scholarship. This scholarship
is awarded to qualified students who meet specific requirements and attend a Louisiana institution. Scholarship information is available from: Dr. Theresia Lavergne
120 Ingram Hall, LSU
Baton Rouge, LA 70803 Other
monetary awards are given through LSU Ag Center on a yearly basis.
Pictured
to the right is Brandon Babin with Dr. Mike Strain, DVM Commissioner of Agriculture and Forestry. Brandon received a $1000
award from The Louisiana Egg Commission for being named high individual on the LSU collegiate poultry judging team at
the annual USPEA National Poultry Judging Contest held at LSU this year. Brandon is from Lafayette, La and is a Poultry Science
Major at LSU. Brandon plans to pursue a career in the Poultry and Egg Industry after graduation where he feels he will be
able to play a major part in the future development and growth of the Poultry Industry.
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