The 52nd Northeast Poultry Congress clucks into town
Country Folks
February 4, 2026

The 52nd Northeast Poultry Congress clucks into town

The Northeastern Poultry Congress (NEPC) celebrated its 52nd year this January. People ocked to the free family-friendly show at the Eastern States Exposition Center in West Spring- eld, MA, to see and buy poultry.

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