Colorado Reader
Explor
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Eggs
AG in the Classroom
Helping the Next Generation Understand Their Connection to Agriculture
Colorado Foundation for Agriculture ~ www.growingyourfuture.com
Food, Fiber and Natural Resource Literacy
Egg Production
Egg Farming History
Egg Farm to Table
Six Colorado egg farms provide
jobs for more than 250 families
and provides over $100 million
annually to the state’s economy.
Learn more on page 4.
Over 4 million hens
in Colorado produce
more than one billion
eggs each year.
Learn more on
pages 2 & 7.
Egg farmers have led in
using technology to
improve egg production
and hen health.
Learn more on page 2.
Biosecurity
Protecting hens
from disease, severe
weather and
predators is a priority for
egg farmers.
Learn more on page 6
Eggbert’s Corner
Egg
Nutrition
The nutrition label does not show the high
quality protein found in eggs. Nor does it
mention all the 13 vitamins and
minerals found in eggs. Eggs are also
one of the few food sources of vitamin D.
Learn more on page 5.
Egg Safety
All commercially produced
eggs in Colorado meet
USDA grading guidelines.
Learn more on page 6.
Egg Types/Labels
Eggbert is the new mascot for the
Colorado Egg Producers. Look for
him at events around the state.
Find out how you can
be a “Good Egg.”
Learn more on page 8
Eggs are produced based
on what consumers
choose to buy.
Learn more on page 3
www.growingyourfuture.com
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