OPA

What OPA does

OPA (Ohio Poultry Association) is a non-profit trade organization representing more than 1,000 egg, chicken, and turkey farmers across Ohio. Headquartered at 707 S. Front St. in Columbus, the association is led by Board President Jeff Cutler and Executive Vice President Jim Chakeres, with a small staff of 1-10 employees. Its core mandate is collective advocacy, biosecurity coordination, education, and consumer marketing on behalf of member farms, including large multi-generation operators such as Cooper Farms, Weaver Eggs, Hertzfeld Poultry Farms, and Bowman & Landes.

OPA administers the National Poultry Improvement Plan (NPIP) in Ohio as the official state agency, working in coordination with USDA APHIS and the Ohio Department of Agriculture. It also co-administers the Ohio Egg Quality Assurance Program (OEQAP) and supports member compliance with federal regulations including the FDA Egg Safety Final Rule and UEP 5-Star Egg Safety Program. The association runs educational programs such as the Backyard Flocks initiative, Chickenology STEM workshops with GrowNextGen and Ohio Soybean Council, ChickQuest with Ohio 4-H, and the Humans of Ohio Poultry content series.

The business model is membership-dues funded and member-governed under a board of directors. OPA generates no product revenue; its consumer-facing properties (OhioEggs.com and OhioTurkey.com) are demand-generation assets for member farms. Marketing channels span organic social (Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube), Ohio State Fair food stands and competitions, influencer master classes, and earned media. In 2024 OPA navigated HPAI outbreaks while launching the OhioTurkey.com site, an environmental animated video series (235,000 YouTube views during Earth Month), an influencer master class series reaching 100,000+ Instagram users, and a new MVP mascot.

Name

OPA

Legal name

Ohio Poultry Association

Website

https://ohiopoultry.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Ohio Poultry Association (OPA) is a non-profit trade organization representing 1,000+ egg, chicken, and turkey farmers across Ohio, administering the National Poultry Improvement Plan, delivering biosecurity and education programs, and running consumer marketing campaigns on behalf of its members.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Agricultural Trade Association

NAICS

Poultry and Egg Production (1123), Chicken Egg Production (11231)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYAFAEADAI

Integrated Poultry Operations (Vertically Integrated Farms)

Agriculture & Food Production/Animal Production & Aquaculture/Poultry & Egg Production

SECONDARYAFAEANAD

Poultry & Avian Veterinary Services

Agriculture & Food Production/Animal Production & Aquaculture/Animal Health & Veterinary Services

Keywords

• Poultry industry association
• Egg farmer advocacy
• Poultry biosecurity programs
• Agricultural trade organization
• Poultry education resources

Headquarters

HQ city

Columbus

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership dues: Non-profit trade organization funded by membership dues from egg, chicken and turkey farmers across Ohio.

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

OPA (Ohio Poultry Association) is a non-profit trade organization representing more than 1,000 egg, chicken and turkey farmers across Ohio. Its core offering is industry representation, advocacy, regulatory administration (NPIP), biosecurity and food-safety programs (OEQAP), workforce and educational resources, and consumer marketing campaigns that promote Ohio poultry products.

Product overview

OPA (Ohio Poultry Association) is a non-profit trade organization, not a technology product company. Its offering consists of consumer-facing websites (OhioEggs.com, OhioTurkey.com), educational programs (Backyard Flocks, NPIP, Chickenology workshops, Eggucational Resources), and industry programs (Responsible Farms, OEQAP) that serve egg, chicken, and turkey farmers across Ohio. These programs and websites provide educational content, industry certifications, marketing campaigns, and resources for both farmers and consumers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• National Poultry Improvement Plan (NPIP) Administration Cooperative federal-state program administered by OPA in Ohio that monitors and tests poultry flocks for diseases including Salmonella, Mycoplasma, and Avian Influenza, enabling safe interstate movement of hatching eggs and live birds.
• Ohio Egg Quality Assurance Program (OEQAP) Cooperative program between the Ohio Department of Agriculture, OPA and farmer-members that sets standards for production, processing and transportation of eggs to minimize Salmonella Enteritidis risk.
• Backyard Flocks Program Educational resource program providing tools, biosecurity information, NPIP participation guidance, and disease identification resources for backyard poultry flock owners in Ohio.
• Responsible Farms Program Program showcasing Ohio egg, chicken and turkey farmers' commitments to animal care, food safety, environmental stewardship, and community involvement through farmer profiles and best practices.
• Eggucational Classroom Resources Classroom educational materials and programs for K-12 students, including lesson plans, virtual farm tours, and curriculum aligned with Ohio state standards covering egg, chicken and turkey farming.
• Chickenology STEM Curriculum STEM-based poultry curriculum for grades 6-12, presented by GrowNextGen and funded by OPA and the Ohio Soybean Council, including teacher workshops and virtual field trips.
• OhioEggs.com Consumer Website Consumer-facing website featuring egg recipes, nutrition information, and profiles of Ohio egg farmers.
• OhioTurkey.com Consumer Website Consumer-facing website dedicated to turkey recipes, fun facts about the protein, and information about Ohio turkey farmers.
• Humans of Ohio Poultry Campaign Marketing campaign featuring profiles of Ohio farm workers and their stories, promoted through organic social media and paid advertising reaching over 322,000 users on Facebook and Instagram.
• Ohio State Fair Food Stands Annual event participation featuring Egg, Turkey & Chicken and Devilishly Good Food Stands at the Ohio State Fair, including deviled egg flavor competitions and culinary demonstrations.

Named customers6 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Ohio Department of AgriculturecoreOthersOPA collaborates with ODA's Division of Animal Health for NPIP administration, food safety inspections, and regulatory oversight of Ohio's poultry industry.
• USDA APHIS Veterinary ServicescoreOthersFederal partnership for NPIP administration, Avian Influenza monitoring, and national poultry health programs.
• Ohio State University (OSU) ExtensioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on backyard flock education, biosecurity training, 4-H programs, and Chickenology teacher workshops.
• Ohio 4-H Youth DevelopmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for youth education programs, ChickQuest curriculum, and youth poultry showing resources.
• Future Farmers of America (FFA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on youth agricultural education and career exploration in poultry industry.
• Ohio Soybean CouncilminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFunding partner for Chickenology curriculum and environmental animated video series promoting sustainability.
• American Egg BoardminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNational marketing partnership for egg promotion, education resources, and classroom materials.
• Ohio Poultry Breeders AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on backyard flock education, biosecurity outreach, and industry events including the Ohio National Poultry Show.
• EducationProjects.orgminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for Chickenology teacher workshops and virtual field trip programs.
• GrowNextGenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPresents Chickenology, a STEM-based poultry curriculum for grades 6-12, funded by OPA and Ohio Soybean Council.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Others

• Ohio Department of Agriculture: Ohio state regulatory agency that partners with OPA on NPIP administration, food safety inspections, and animal health oversight. Comparable as a stakeholder in Ohio poultry regulation but operates as a government body rather than a trade association.

Broad incumbents

• U.S. Poultry & Egg Association (USPOULTRY): National trade association representing the U.S. poultry and egg industry. Directly comparable as a membership organization serving poultry farmers, though at national scope rather than Ohio-only; OPA even credits USPOULTRY with maintaining its website.
• National Turkey Federation: National trade association for the U.S. turkey industry. Comparable as a membership organization representing turkey farmers and conducting consumer marketing - a direct parallel to OPA's turkey farmer representation in Ohio.
• National Chicken Council: Trade association representing U.S. broiler chicken producers. Comparable in advocacy and policy representation for chicken farmers, complementing OPA's chicken farmer membership at the national level.
• American Egg Board: National checkoff-funded marketing order for U.S. egg producers. Comparable to OPA in conducting consumer marketing and education for egg products, though operating nationally under federal agricultural authority.

Regional players

• Ohio Farm Bureau Federation: Broader Ohio agricultural trade organization representing all farmers in the state. Comparable as an Ohio-based agricultural membership organization providing advocacy and education, but with broader scope than OPA's poultry-specific focus.

Direct peers

• United Egg Producers: National cooperative of U.S. egg farmers handling legislative advocacy, animal welfare certification, and industry standards. Closely comparable to OPA in mission and activities, but operating as a national producer cooperative rather than a state-level association.
• Pennsylvania Poultry & Egg Council: Regional poultry trade association representing Pennsylvania egg and poultry farmers. Comparable as a state-level trade association with similar advocacy, education, and biosecurity program functions for member poultry farmers.
• Iowa Poultry Association: State-level trade association for Iowa's poultry industry, the nation's largest egg-producing state. Highly comparable as a state trade association performing advocacy, education, and regulatory coordination for member poultry farmers.
• Indiana State Poultry Association: State-level poultry trade association for Indiana, an egg-producing state neighbor to Ohio. Closely comparable as a state-level trade association representing poultry farmers, administering similar programs, and engaging in advocacy and education.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses2 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ohioeggfarmers
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/OhioPoultryAssn
• Facebookfacebook.com/OhioEggandPoultry
• Instagraminstagram.com/ohiopoultry
• Pinterestpinterest.com/ohiopoultryassn
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ohio-poultry-association

Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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