Poultry; assistance funds, task force established, Department of Agriculture fund administration, international market assistance, action for in-state demand increase required

Summary

The bill directs the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries to set up a Poultry Export Recovery Grant Program that gives financial help to producers, processors and exporters facing trade losses. It also funds assistance for finding new overseas markets, creates a capital fund for cold‑storage and logistics infrastructure, and requires the state to increase in‑state poultry demand through public purchasing and marketing. Finally, it creates a nine‑member Poultry Trade Risk Monitoring Task Force to track global trade issues and advise lawmakers.

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