The National Chicken Council (NCC) is a

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based in

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that represents the interests of the

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industry to the

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and United States federal agencies. The association changed its name to the NCC from the National Broiler Council in 1999. Members of the NCC include chicken producers and processors, poultry distributors, and industry firms. Chicken producers and processors in the NCC account for approximately 95% of the chickens produced in the United States. Issues important to the council include

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in the poultry industry and

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. The council sponsors EatChicken.com, a website providing chicken recipes, cooking tips, and

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information. In October 2011, Lampkin Butts, the President and

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, was named the Chairman of the National Chicken Council. He served for one year.

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External links

National Chicken Council
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"Avian Influenza: Protecting Flocks, Protecting People"EatChicken.com
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