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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.
Keith
Jarrett 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. Keith is a junior majoring
in poultry science at LSU. He is employed as a vet assistant at Perkins Road Veterinary Hospital and has been a member
of the LSU poultry judging team for the semesters of fall '09 and spring '10. Additionally, Keith is a member of the
poultry science club and the agriculture college honor society.
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