eggs

Colorado egg farmers and the Colorado Egg Producers (CEP) Association proudly celebrate the history of eggs and help to answer the age-old question – “Which came first, the chicken or the egg?”. While the answer is highly debated, one thing is certain, eggs are a staple of the American diet. According to the American Egg Board, eggs are so popular that they’re used by 94 percent of households in the U.S. Weighing in at 75 calories, eggs are a powerhouse of nutrition for their size and caloric content. Each egg has 13 essential nutrients – including the highest quality protein, choline, folate, iron and zinc.

CEP is a membership organization representing seven farms throughout Colorado. CEP is committed to doing what’s right for its community, as illustrated by the regular donation of thousands of eggs to food banks throughout the state. Egg farmers in Colorado pride themselves on providing eggs to Coloradans. We are also proud to offer consumers the choice between cage, cage-free eggs, organic, nutrient enhanced, brown and white eggs.

Discovery Education recently partnered with The Good Egg Project and Hickman Family Farms to offer students a peek inside a modern day working egg farm. Students were shown the journey from farm to table including behind-the-scenes footage of how eggs are gathered, washed and packaged. Students could ask questions at the end of the tour via email. The video lasts approximately twenty five minutes and teachers can access post-field trip activities, lesson plans, recipes and videos by clicking here.
 

February is the month of love, so it’s fitting that it is also nationally recognized as American Heart Month. Heart health is a serious issue for men and women across the country. Cardiovascular disease is a leading cause of death in the United States and it affects men and women from young adults to seniors. The Colorado Egg Producers (CEP) Association is spreading the love this month, reminding Coloradans about the heart healthy benefits of eggs.

When we think about healthy eating our minds may wander to foods like fruits, veggies and whole grains. But what about eggs? Eggs – which are a powerhouse of nutrition – are often overlooked.

“As local egg farmers, we have long emphasized the functional and nutritional values of eggs,” said Dave Turunjian, a Colorado egg farmer and member of the CEP. “One egg provides you with 13 essential nutrients to help you live a healthier lifestyle. Backed by more than 40 years of research and recommended in the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, eggs are an important part of a well balanced diet.”

The holiday season is in full swing, which means lots of food, family and friends. And no holiday celebration is truly complete without everyone’s favorite holiday drink – eggnog! As one of the most versatile foods, eggs can be used to create delicious drinks, meals and holiday baking treats.

The Colorado Egg Producers (CEP) Association wants you to be at your best in the kitchen this holiday season. By using eggs locally produced in Colorado and following our fool-proof secrets to baking with eggs and at high altitudes, you will be sure to wow loved ones, neighbors, colleagues and even Old Saint Nick with delicious recipes you will be proud to serve.

“Incorporating locally produced eggs into your holiday baking makes for healthy and delicious treats,” said Derek Yancey, a Colorado egg farmer. “As Colorado egg farmers we are committed to the best possible care of our chickens, ensuring you get a safe and wholesome product you will be proud to serve to your loved ones.”