(Indianapolis, IN) - Governor Eric Holcomb today recognized the generosity of Indiana’s poultry producers at the 77th annual Governor's Poultry Presentation at the Indiana Statehouse.

 

Over the past year, Indiana poultry farmers and businesses have continued their long practice of working to address food insecurity in the communities where they operate and across the state.

Indiana food banks and community organizations were able to offer 250,000 pounds of nutrient-rich duck, turkey and chicken meat to Hoosiers in need this year.

 

Indiana chicken egg producers supplied food banks with one million dozen eggs, and duck producers donated upwards of 50,000 dozen eggs this year as well.

 

"Indiana poultry producers truly embody the generosity of the Hoosier spirit," Holcomb said.

 

The strength of Indiana’s poultry sector was also recognized during the ceremony.

 

According to the USDA National Agriculture Statistics Service, Indiana ranks No. 1 in duck production, No. 3 in egg production, No. 4 in turkey production and is home to high quality broiler chicken production as well.