However, the truth is the farms that raise poultry for companies that harvest these animals for human consumption are, in fact, the idyllic farms people commonly envision. Family Farm Environmental Excellence AwardTo recognize these unwavering commitments, USPOULTRY will hold the Family Farm Environmental Excellence Award for the 22nd consecutive yearThis award competition is open to any family farmer who produces poultry or eggs for an integrator or egg processor that is a member of USPOULTRY. Additionally, any independent producer or grower who is a member of USPOULTRY may self-nominate and each affiliated state poultry and egg association may submit two nominees. The number of novel ideas displayed by these family farms over the history of this award program has been remarkable. USPOULTRY encourages its integrator members, state poultry associations and its independent producers or grower members to apply for the award program.