PEPA – Pacific Egg and Poultry Association
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Phone: (916) 441-0801 Fax: (916) 446-1063 dboggs@cgfa.org
Serving the West Since 1917

Advocating for Western Egg & Poultry Producers

A regional nonprofit agricultural trade association uniting producers across eleven Western States and Canada — fostering quality, safety, and a strong collective voice.

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100+
Years of Service
200
Member Organizations
11
Western States + Canada

Our Mission: Through a united voice and cooperative actions, PEPA enhances the viability of the poultry and egg industries in the eleven Western States and Canada — and their ability to produce and market the highest quality food products to consumers in a competitive manner.

What We Do

Six Ways PEPA Supports Your Business

From legislative advocacy to insurance programs, PEPA delivers tangible value to egg and poultry producers across the West.

Legislative advocacy
Legislative Representation

PEPA monitors and represents industry interests on thousands of bills each session — from agricultural marketing and trucking to air pollution laws and farm animal welfare.

Poultry education
Industry Education

Seminars, conventions, and educational materials keep members current on industry trends, regulations, and best practices. PEPA's Scholarship Foundation funds future industry leaders.

Farm environment
Environmental & Safety Consultation

Expert staff assistance with environmental and safety compliance, including Storm Water Run-Off Regulation, pertinent to egg and poultry operations. Answers are a phone call away.

Egg food safety
Food Safety Leadership

California's Egg Quality Assurance Plan (CEQAP), administered by PEPA, has served as the national model — helping reduce the risk of foodborne illnesses across the supply chain.

Poultry farm
Publications & Directory

Up-to-date industry news via newsletters and special mailings. An annual directory of firms in 11 western states and British Columbia keeps members connected and informed.

Chicken farm operations
Group Insurance Programs

Money-saving group insurance options including Worker's Compensation, Health & Major Medical, Dental, Disability, Life Insurance, and Property & Casualty/General Liability.

Egg quality assurance
CEQAP – National Model
Food Safety Program

California Egg Quality Assurance Plan

CEQAP is a voluntary quality assurance program developed to reduce the risk of Salmonella Enteritidis in shell eggs. California's program has been recognized as the national model for egg quality assurance.

  • Reduces risk of Salmonella Enteritidis in shell eggs
  • Recognized as the national model for egg quality assurance plans
  • Voluntary program open to all California shell egg producers
  • Helps protect consumers and strengthen industry credibility
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PEPA News

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Glenn Hickman Industry Person of the Year
2025 Annual Recognition
Glenn Hickman Named 2025 PEPA Industry Person of the Year

The Pacific Egg and Poultry Association recognized Glenn Hickman with its highest industry honor at this year's annual awards ceremony.

Dr. Charles Corsiglia Scientist of the Year
2025 Annual Recognition
Dr. Charles Corsiglia Honored as 2025 PEPA Scientist of the Year

Dr. Corsiglia was recognized for his outstanding contributions to poultry and egg science at PEPA's 2025 awards ceremony.

Industry Update
PEPA Represents Industry Before California Legislature in 2025 Session

PEPA staff monitored and testified on multiple bills affecting agricultural marketing, transportation, and farm animal welfare in the current legislative session.

Why Join

Nearly 200 Members Strong — and Growing

PEPA is shaping the future of your industry, and you need to be a part of it. With over 100 years of experience, here is why you should belong.

  • 1PEPA represents your interests before the community and government — your voice, heard.
  • 2Great seminars, conventions, and educational materials for networking and staying current on regulations.
  • 3Group insurance benefits including health, life, and Worker's Compensation at competitive rates.
  • 4An early warning system for potential problems — PEPA is your eyes and ears in Sacramento and beyond.
  • 5Through the Scholarship & Research Foundation, PEPA invests in the next generation of industry leaders.
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Poultry industry
200
Members Across
the West
Western Poultry Scholarship

Investing in the Future of Poultry & Egg Science

PEPA's Scholarship & Research Foundation provides funding for students pursuing careers in the poultry and egg industry, and supports important research benefitting producers across the West. Today's students become tomorrow's industry leaders.

Scholarship Information