Alabama HB550 establishes a grant program and fund for poultry industry support, creates a task force to monitor poultry trade risks, and mandates.

Alabama HB550 establishes the Poultry Export Recovery Grant Program to provide financial assistance to poultry producers, processors, and exporters. The Department of Agriculture and Industries will assist exporters in entering new international markets and establish a capital investment fund for cold storage facilities, refrigerated transport vehicles, and logistics hubs. The bill also mandates actions to increase in-state poultry demand, such as preferential purchasing and marketing campaigns.

Alabama HB550 establishes a grant program and fund for poultry industry support, creates a task force to monitor poultry trade risks, and mandates.

Alabama HB550 establishes the Poultry Export Recovery Grant Program to provide financial assistance to poultry producers, processors, and exporters. The Department of Agriculture and Industries will assist exporters in entering new international markets and establish a capital investment fund for cold storage facilities, refrigerated transport vehicles, and logistics hubs. The bill also mandates actions to increase in-state poultry demand, such as preferential purchasing and marketing campaigns.