by Ginger Shields | Apr 29, 2026 | Uncategorized
Why We’re Asking FDA to Align “Pasture Raised” Standards for Eggs APPPA has submitted a dual petition with both the USDA FSIS and the FDA urging the FDA to align egg labeling requirements for the “pasture raised” claim with the existing USDA FSIS definition already...
by APPPA | Jan 14, 2025 | USDA
Re: Docket FSIS-2023-0028 The American Pastured Poultry Association (APPPA) board and membership have spent many hours reading and discussing this Proposed Rule. APPPA counts more than a thousand members who participate in the production and processing of small-scale...
by APPPA | Jul 11, 2023 | USDA
Re: Petition 23-03 [APPPA Submitted these comments to USDA in response to a petition that sought to differentiate pasture raised chicken from free range chicken in FSIS’ label guidelines] American Pastured Poultry Producers Association (APPPA) appreciates the...
by APPPA | Jul 11, 2023 | APPPA Pastured Poultry Resources
Comprehensive Guide to Feeding Grit to Pasture-Raised Chickens, Turkeys, and Poultry This article originally appeared in APPPA Grit, Issue 83 (September/October 2014) written by Nathan Boggs. Edited for presentation on the web. Feeding grit is essential for poultry...
by APPPA | Nov 21, 2022 | USDA
The American Pastured Poultry Producers Association (APPPA) respectfully submits these comments about the Proposed Regulatory Framework for an enforceable Salmonella PRODUCT Standard. As an organization that represents several small, and very small USDA poultry...
by APPPA | Sep 1, 2021 | USDA
American Pastured Poultry Producers Association (APPPA) respectfully submits these comments regarding the opportunity to invest in poultry processing infrastructure. The COVID-19 pandemic exposed critical capacity and logistical failures in our country’s processing...
by APPPA | Mar 24, 2020 | USDA
The American Pastured Poultry Producers Association (APPPA), on behalf of our members, submits these comments relevant to the clarification of the label claim of “free range” for poultry products [Docket Number FSIS-2016-0021]. Based on consultation with the AMS, FSIS...
by APPPA | Feb 28, 2019 | USDA
In March 2018, the Office of Inspector General (OIG) released a report detailing $1.8 billion in ineligible loans that the Small Business Administration (SBA) guaranteed for contract poultry growers to build barns. Specifically, the OIG reviewed loans to determine if...
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