Government Affairs & Policy Advocacy
Representing the interests of the U.S. chicken industry, providing members with legislative & regulatory intelligence.
National Chicken Council
The National Chicken Council represents the U.S. chicken industry, advancing food safety, animal welfare, sustainability, research, and sound public policy across the poultry sector.
HOW NCC SUPPORTS THE INDUSTRY
Food Safety & Industry Research
Supporting food safety through industry research, surveys, scientific information, and engagement on poultry inspection
Animal Welfare & Industry Standards
Advancing science-based practices through industry guidelines, audits, & resources for broiler-breeder operations.
Industry Statistics & Market Intelligence
Access data, economic insights, trade information, & research supporting informed decisions across chicken value chain.
Sustainability & Environmental Stewardship
Providing industry information & resources addressing resource efficiency, responsible chicken production.
Member Intelligence & Crisis Support
Helping member companies navigate emerging risks through regulatory updates, and crisis management guidance.
TRUSTED BY INDUSTRY LEADERS
Built for scale, proven in production
95%
U.S. CHICKEN PRODUCTION REPRESENTED
70+ years
INDUSTRY LEADERSHIP
1954
YEAR ESTABLISHED
8
STANDING COMMITTEES
EXPLORE NCC RESOURCES
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Upcoming events & trainings
Poultry
Price: Free
Fall Board of Directors Meeting
Oct 28, 2026
8:00 pm EDT
In person
National Chicken Council
Poultry
Price: Free
National Chicken Council Annual Conference
Oct 29–28, 2026
6:00 pm EDT
In person
National Chicken Council
Poultry
Price: Free
Chicken Marketing Summit
Jul 29–27, 2026
6:30 pm EDT
In person
National Chicken CouncilArticles
Standards And Compliance
Poultry
NCC Submits Suggested Strategies to Reduce Salmonella in Poultry Products
NCC submitted recommendations to FSIS outlining science-based strategies for reducing Salmonella in poultry products and modernizing performance standards.
24 July 2026 · 1 min read
National Chicken Council
Playbooks & Best Practices
Poultry
Injuries and Illnesses in Poultry Processing
NCC reports that the 2024 poultry processing injury and illness rate reached an all-time low, falling below comparable rates across general industry, manufacturing, and food manufacturing.
24 July 2026 · 1 min read
National Chicken Council
Research & Publications
Poultry
Digital-first Consumers Reshape Chicken Consumption: New Survey
New NCC consumer research examines how digital shopping, AI, convenience, food safety, animal welfare, sustainability, and transparency are reshaping how Americans purchase and prepare fresh chicken
24 July 2026 · 2 min read
National Chicken Council
Reports
Research
Poultry
The 2020 U.S. Broiler Chicken Industry Sustainability Report
The National Chicken Council's 2020 sustainability report examines the U.S. broiler chicken industry's progress and performance across environmental stewardship, animal welfare, food safety, worker well-being, and economic sustainability.
24 July 2026
National Chicken Council
Research
Poultry
Chicken Usage Summary — Consumer Research 2014
A consumer research presentation examining chicken usage, purchasing behavior, preferences, and factors influencing consumption decisions among U.S. consumers.
24 July 2026
National Chicken Council
Research
Poultry
Broiler Survey Report: Consumer Valuation of Chicken Quality Information
A consumer research study examining how information and product labels influence consumer perceptions, purchasing decisions, and willingness to pay for different chicken attributes, including slow-growth labeling.
24 July 2026
National Chicken Council
About Us
The National Chicken Council (NCC) is the national trade association representing the U.S. chicken industry. NCC advocates for its members, supports sound policy, advances food safety and industry research, and provides leadership on animal welfare, sustainability, and poultry production.
Industries served
Poultry
Capabilities
Crisis Management Support
Worker Safety & Health
Food Safety & Poultry Inspection
Animal Welfare Standards
Poultry Industry Research
Government Affairs & Regulatory Advocacy
Trust & compliance
USDA FSIS Food Safety & Inspection Standards
HACCP Food Safety Framework
PAACO Certification of NCC Broiler Welfare Guidelines & Audit Checklist
Stay Informed on the U.S. Chicken Industry
Access industry statistics, food safety resources, animal welfare guidance, and insights from the national voice of America's chicken producers.