Pennsylvania’s livestock and poultry sectors are vital drivers of the state’s economy and rural communities. The state’s poultry, swine, sheep, lamb, and goat industries are booming, growing more than 25% in the past 5 years. The Center for Poultry & Livestock Excellence is helping power this $12 billion industry in Pennsylvania.
Pennsylvania’s Center for Poultry and Livestock Excellence was launched in 2019 as a part of the historic Pennsylvania Farm Bill.
A Board of Directors, representing the species served by the Center, as well as a diverse group of agriculture, animal health and academic stakeholders, guides the Center to fulfillment of the mission set forth by the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture.
Administered by PennAg Industries Association, the focus of the Center is to assist poultry, swine, lamb, sheep and goat producers with priorities ranging from expanding processing capacity to biosecurity planning.
The Center for Poultry & Livestock Excellence is at the heart of efforts to protect and strengthen these industries. Through targeted, practical research and strategic partnerships, the Center helps ensure that Pennsylvania farmers have the tools, knowledge and innovations they need to thrive. Supported through state funding, the Center is a trusted, science-based resource that helps keep Pennsylvania’s animal agriculture resilient, competitive and prepared for the future.
