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Poultry Industry Provides 1,337,030 Jobs and $265.6 Billion in Economic Impact to U.S. Economy The U.S. Poultry & Egg Association, National Chicken Council, National Turkey Federation, and United Egg Producers have made available a new economic impact study and four new websites that highlight the positive impact the poultry industry has on jobs, wages, and federal and state revenue in the United States. A dynamic and integral part of the national economy, the poultry industry collectively provides 1,337,030 jobs, $63 billion in wages, $265.6 billion in total economic activity, and $23.4 billion in government revenue.The study breaks down poultry into three subcategories: chicken, turkey and eggs. http://www.uspoultry.org/