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How One Woman Helped Transform Chicken into an American Staple—100 Years Ago

Learn about the legacy of Cecile Long Steele, who is credited with pioneering the U.S. chicken industry, and meet women who keep her entrepreneurial spirit alive.

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How Chicken Can Help Tackle Blood Pressure

A study conducted by Dr. Wayne Campbell at Purdue University suggests eating chicken may help reduce blood pressure for people at high-risk of heart disease.

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Planning Your Next Outdoor Adventure? Follow These Food Safety Tips.

If you’re enjoying chicken on your next hike or campout, prioritize outdoor food safety by following these guidelines, from packing to cooking and storage.

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Chicken by the Numbers

From supporting jobs to nourishing families, Americans love chicken. Find 4 surprising stats on how Americans ate, purchased and raised chicken in 2022.

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Committed to Sustainable Farming: Meet Heather and Mike, Chicken Farmers from Pennsylvania

We're spotlighting the sustainability story of Heather and Mike Lewis, poultry farmers who run a farm in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

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World Hunger Day: A 365-Day Priority for the U.S. Chicken Industry

Find out how U.S. chicken producers are supplying a nutritious, affordable protein in our nation and around the world.

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Chicken Welfare Facts: How American Farmers Care for Their Birds

From housing to diets, find out how chicken farmers take care of broiler chickens using the latest science and technology.

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Peep Our Chicken Food Safety Resources

While chicken is a tasty, healthy and popular choice, you may have questions about food safety. That’s why we rounded up the latest resources on chicken food safety. Peep them here!

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Smart Chicken: How Advanced Technology is Powering Modern Poultry Production

The chicken industry is improving efficiency through the use of connected devices, IoT technology, and other innovations that make poultry production safer and more precise.

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Meet Chicken Farmers Who Put the “Well” in Animal Welfare

Chicken farmers from across the country share their perspectives on what animal welfare means to them—and what they wish all consumers knew.

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