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Alabama Poultry Farm Family of the Year Award

ALABAMA POULTRY & EGG ASSOCIATION INC

Foundation Annual Agriculture Grants

Funding Amount

1st Place: $11,000 poultry house washer + $2,500 cash + accommodations; 2nd Place: $1,500 cash; 3rd Place: $500 cash

Deadline

Closed

Due today

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Alabama Poultry Farm Family of the Year Award

Purpose: Recognizing the top poultry producing family in Alabama annually since 1990, excelling in overall performance as growers/producers, dedication to family, and service to community.

Geographic Scope: Alabama

Focus Areas: Broiler production, pullet/breeder production; overall farm performance, family dedication, and community service

Eligibility: Broiler growers, pullet growers, and breeder growers in Alabama. Nominations can come from production managers, breeders, or broiler managers.

Award Details:

  • 1st Place: $11,000 poultry house washer, $2,500 cash, one-night stay at "Evening of Fun" concert, two-night stay at APEA annual meeting, plaque and farm sign

  • 2nd Place: $1,500 cash, one-night stay at "Evening of Fun" concert, plaque

  • 3rd Place: $500 cash, one-night stay at "Evening of Fun" concert, plaque
  • Additional Benefits: The person responsible for nominating the farm family winners receives two tickets to the "Evening of Fun" concert

    Nomination Term: Nominated farms remain in the program for a three-year term unless otherwise notified

    Selection Process: Nominations reviewed by a selection committee appointed by the APEA president

    Funding Source: Generous donations from Alabama Ag Credit, Alabama Farm Credit, and First South Farm Credit

    2026 Announcement: Winners announced at the "Evening of Fun" concert on June 6, 2026

    Contact: Ray Hilburn, (334) 265-2732, ray@alabamapoultry.org

    How to Apply

    Application Process

    1. Nominate a farm family that excels in the nominated areas
    2. Complete nomination form with required information
    3. Submit by deadline: Wednesday, April 8, 2026

    Required Information

    • Nominator Information: Name, farm name, address, phone, email, complex
    • Nominee Information: Farm family name and contact details
    • Biographical outline of nominee family
    • Farm description: Description of farm and poultry enterprise
    • Performance record: Record of performance in the poultry enterprise
    • Public service and community involvement: Committees served on, association memberships, community/church activities (including all family members)
    • Additional considerations: Environmental stewardship and energy conservation (daily mortality management, waste management plan, litter storage, conservation practices)

    Submission

    • Contact with questions or to submit: Ray Hilburn at (334) 265-2732 or ray@alabamapoultry.org
    • At least one nomination from each Alabama complex is requested
    • Reference list of previous winners available for guidance when nominating

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    agriculture

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