Year: 2020

Employee care and a safe environment are top priorities on egg farms

May 25, 2020

Egg farmers are vigilant in creating and maintaining a safe environment in all areas of the farm. UEP’s farmer-members collaborate with the USDA, state agencies, veterinarians and public health officials to responsibly address the needs ...


Hen Housing - the choice is yours

May 20, 2020

Like humans, hens need quality housing. Farmers must balance and weigh the tradeoffs between different styles of housing. Farmers consider several factors including hen health and well-being, weather protection, disease control, predator protection, economic feasibility ...


Why are hens housed indoors?

April 13, 2020

A hundred years ago, eggs were produced in small flocks in farmyards. Hens were often harmed by predators or diseases and mortality was extremely high. Today many hens are housed inside barns to keep them ...


Biosecurity is a Top Priority for Egg Farmers

March 6, 2020

Egg farmers are vigilant in setting and maintaining advanced biosecurity protocols, and biosecurity programs have improved significantly over the past three years. UEP and egg farmers collaborate with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, state agencies, ...


Meet U.S. Egg Farmers

February 10, 2020

UEP farmers are members of family-owned egg farms throughout the United States, many led by multiple generations. They proudly represent about 90 percent of all egg production in the U.S and are committed to providing ...


Egg Farmers Do Far More With Considerably Less

January 14, 2020

Egg farmers work hard to care for their hens and care for the environment.  Over the last 50 years, advancements in egg farming have led to healthier hens and a reduced environment footprint.   Hens are ...