United Egg Producers is the nation’s leading egg farming co-op. Eggs produced under UEP include modern cage production, cage-free, free range and organic.
Alpharetta, GA
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The majority of U.S. eggs—over 90%!—come from farms voluntarily following UEP Certified guidelines.
Whether cage-free or conventional, our focus is simple: well-cared-for hens and responsibly produced eggs.🥚
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Today, we celebrate the farmers behind America’s eggs. 🥚🚜
UEP’s members represent more than 90% of U.S. egg production, working every day to care for their flocks and provide nutritious, safe eggs to families across the country.
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This #HungerActionDay, we recognize the importance of a strong food system and access to nutritious foods for all Americans.
America's egg farmers are proud to help provide high-quality protein for families across the country. 🥚
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🥚 September is National Food Safety Education Month.
From farm to table, egg farmers follow rigorous food safety practices to help ensure consumers can enjoy safe, nutritious eggs with confidence.
Learn more: unitedegg.com/programs/egg-s…
#FoodSafetyEducationMonth
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🥚 A lot happens before an egg reaches your kitchen.
More than 90% of U.S. eggs come from farms that voluntarily participate in UEP Certified, which sets some of the industry's strictest standards for hen health and well-being.
Follow the journey➡️ uepcertified.com/an-eggs-jou…
For 20 years, UEP Certified Cage-Free has helped set the standard for responsible cage-free egg production. 🥚
What makes the program unique? Its commitment to both hen welfare and caregiver training.
Learn more ➡️ uepcertified.com/unscrambled…
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📚 Back-to-school season is here, and America's egg farmers are proud to provide a nutritious, versatile protein for families on-the-go and at home. Check out delicious recipe ideas from @IncredibleEgg!
👉incredibleegg.org/recipes/co…
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Sustainability has long been a priority for America's egg farmers. #DYK producing a dozen eggs today requires about one-third less water and half the amount of feed compared to the 1960s.
Learn more about sustainability in egg farming ➡️ unitedegg.com/issues-advocac…
Did you know? UEP’s Hatch Check certification supports egg producers and hatcheries using in-ovo sexing or raising male chicks—approaches that reflect continued progress in animal welfare and production practices.
Learn more → uepcertified.com/hatch-check…
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The @UEPCertified program covers >90% of all laying hens in the United States and independently audits farms based on guidelines recommended by a committee of world-renowned scientists.
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Cage-free eggs are an increasing part of today’s food system. The UEP Certified Cage-Free Program brings consistency and transparency to how those eggs are produced—supporting trust across the supply chain.
Find a UEP Certified Cage-Free producer → uepcertified.com/unscrambled…
Egg cartons carry a lot of information because farmers are committed to offering many choices to consumers.
Next time you’re picking out eggs, take a closer look—and check out our guide to help unscramble the labels 👉 uepcertified.com/store-label…
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With summer heat intensifying, egg farmers rely on indoor housing to protect hens and maintain stable conditions.
Controlled environments support ventilation, hydration, and consistent animal care.
One benefit of UEP Certified is that both UEP Certified Conventional and Cage-Free follow the same core guidelines, making our program more consistent, cost-effective and efficient.
Learn more about UEP Certified today 👉 uepcertified.com/
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🥚 Did you know?
📊 U.S. egg farms produced 90.1 billion table eggs in 2025.
🐔More than 311 million laying hens help keep eggs on grocery store shelves.
🥚The average hen lays about 300 eggs each year.
More egg facts ➡️ unitedegg.com/facts-stats/
Labels can tell you a lot about the eggs in the carton.
Learning what labels mean can help you choose the eggs that are right for you and your family. Learn more ➡️ uepcertified.com/store-label…
#NationalEggMonth 🥚
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Behind every carton of eggs are dedicated farmers working every day to care for their hens, produce safe, nutritious food and support their communities.
Get to know the people behind your eggs—meet our farmers 👉 uepcertified.com/meet-egg-fa…
#NationalEggMonth
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May is #NationalEggMonth! 🥚
Over the past century, egg production has evolved as farmers apply innovation and research to improve hen care, food safety, sustainability and more.
Explore 100 years of progress 👉 unitedegg.com/about/evolutio…
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Egg farmers were on Capitol Hill this week. 🥚🇺🇸
During our D.C. fly-in, producers from across the country met with lawmakers to talk about the issues impacting their farms, their communities and the future of food.
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Today USDA announced its intent to purchase up to $118 million in agricultural commodities from American farmers and producers to distribute to food banks and nutrition assistance programs across the country. ams.usda.gov/content/usda-an…
ALT Cartons of eggs are stacked in the foreground. A green and white text box reads, "USDA Announces $118 Million Food Purchase to Support U.S. Producers and Strengthen America's Food Supply," with the USDA AMS logo below.