Ohio Poultry Association

The Ohio Poultry Association (OPA), a non-profit statewide trade organization, represents more than Ohio egg, turkey and chicken producers and farmers. These individuals are integral members of their local communities and are committed to providing a high-quality, safe and affordable product to consumers. Ohio’s egg and poultry farmers and producers are equally committed to being good neighbors, reliable operators and responsible stewards of the environment. Specifically, Ohio’s poultry and egg producers are committed to: •Producing safe, high-quality food for consumers, •Caring for flocks using best management practices, •Following responsible environmental practices that benefit from the newest agricultural technologies, and •Being involved, committed members of the communities where producers live and work. OPA helps the state’s poultry and egg producers: •Maintain a proactive presence in legislative and regulatory affairs, •Take an active role in educating consumers and communicating a positive image of the industry, •Share information and network with other producers, •Stay abreast of the latest developments and regulatory changes affecting the egg and poultry industries, •Monitor and comply with all state and federal laws and regulations, and •Support best management practices on Ohio’s poultry farms.