American Egg Board
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Mission
The American Egg Board (AEB) is the U.S. egg producer's link to consumers in communicating the value of the incredible egg. Our mission is to increase demand for egg and egg products on behalf of U.S. egg producers.
AEB is funded by a national legislative checkoff on all egg production from companies with more than 75,000 layers. The board is appointed by the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture and consists of 18 members and 18 alternates from all regions of the country who are egg producers nominated by certified state and regional organizations representing egg producers.
American Egg Industry
Prior to World War II, most egg production came from farm flocks of less than 400 hens. By the early 1960's, improved technology and the development of sophisticated mechanical equipment were responsible for a shift from small farm flocks to larger commercial operations...Read More
Health & Nutrition
One egg has 13 essential nutrients in varying amounts – including high-quality protein, choline, folate, iron and zinc – for only 75 calories. Eggs also play a role in weight management, muscle strength, healthy pregnancy, brain function, eye health and more. ...Read More
Egg Facts
See how that egg began its journey to your plate by reading about the history of the egg industry and watching our egg production videos. You can also learn about important egg safety information, browse our Eggcyclopedia of egg terminology, and test your egg trivia knowledge...Read More
