NPJA Calls on USDA to revise bird flu plan

NPJA led a broad coalition of stakeholder groups, which issued a statement today (Sept. 25, 2006) criticizing the U.S. Department of Agriculture's plan for responding to a u.s. outbreak of bird flu and called for revisions to adequately protect the poultry growers, workers and the public. You can view the statement here and access the press release here.

NPJA Releases pamphlet on avian influenza

As concern over Avian Influenza grows, a new educational pamphlet: Bird Flu — What Does It Mean? is being released by the National Poultry Justice Alliance (NPJA). The pamphlet, published in English and Spanish, will be distributed in communities nationwide. Click here to view the press release. Click here to view the pamphlet in English or Spanish. To order pamphlets free of charge, email your request to andrea@npja.org.

Steering Commitee Meets in Atlanta, GA

The NPJA steering committee met in Atlanta January 27-29, 2006 to solidify the organization’s structure and bylaws and plan actions for the upcoming year. The committee agreed to publish and distribute an educational brochure on Avian Influenza (AI), as well as researching current policies affecting the prevention, containment and treatment of this potential pandemic.

Supporting Fair Contracts for Poultry Growers

NPJA supports the efforts of the Campaign for Contract Agriculture Reform and RAFI-USA to improve the fairness of contracts for poultry growers. The Fair Contracts for Growers Act (S. 2131), sponsored by Senators Grassley (R-IA) and Feingold (D-WI), ensures that the decision to arbitrate is truly voluntary and that farmers are not coerced into waiving their rights. GET INVOLVED! Read more information on how you can help with this important effort HERE.