NPIP certification is the next logical step for serious show bird breeders and small egg-producing flocks alike. Beyond consumer confidence in eggs they purchase, there are other benefits to poultry producers. NPIP certification provides some interstate transfer benefits, requires good biosecurity records and annual testing.
Source: Backyard Poultry, December 10, 2019. Link. Becoming NPIP certified is not difficult, shares Jeremy Chartier. The NPIP itself does not perform the certifications; state departments of agriculture do that. < link > Contact individual state’s official NPIP agency for state-specific instructions and forms. Each state has its own method, process, fees, and paperwork for you to follow and will offer you guidance on how to proceed.
INSIGHTS: Share this assertively on social media and in newsletters. NPIP certification is not just for large poultry operations or just chickens. Promoting this certification is one way to help backyard poultry producers learn what is important in managing poultry health and safety.