Scales are checked daily by weigh master and routinely by State Weights and Measures as required by law Producers are allowed to personally watch live birds being weighed. All feed is weighed at the feed mill by a bonded weighmaster on certified scales. Scales are checked daily by weigh master and routinely by State Weights and Measures as required by law. Producers areallowed to personally watch feed being weighed. Producers are encouraged to work through the chain of command until their question or concern is adequately addressed.
Companies provide all documentation that impacts a producer's settlement check in a timely manner.
This is also required by the federal Packers and Stockyard Act. Producers are encouraged to work through the provided chain of command if they have any questions concerning documentation that affects their settlement check. The industry has developed a program to better educate producers about the various facets of the poultry business, including poultry production, processing, hatchery operations, fed mill operations and how they affect each other and the entire process. In addition, the Alabama Poultry and Egg Association will place a renewed emphasis on grower education through the annual grower meeting and the Grower Committee. Producers are encouraged to attend educational seminars and meetings.