Spatial Exploration of Drivers in Maryland's Commercial Poultry Production

Elizabeth A. Thilmany and Jada M. Thompson

Journal of the ASFMRA, 2025, vol. 2025

Abstract: Poultry is the most consumed meat in the United States, with the Delmarva region (Delaware, Maryland’s Eastern Shore, and Virginia’s Eastern Shore) being a key production hub. This study utilizes spatial and economic analysis to examine heterogeneous factors driving broiler production concentration at the Census block group level, including geophysical characteristics, production infrastructure, and demographic patterns in Maryland. Data for the analysis was collected and updated through Spring 2024, and all analysis was conducted in 2024. The resulting findings and visualizations offer farm managers and consultants a tool for assessing broiler production dynamics. This research provides insights that can shape land use planning, resource allocation, and technical assistance programs in regions characterized by intensive commercial broiler production, as well as supporting informed policy decisions.

Keywords: Agricultural and Food Policy; Land Economics/Use; Livestock Production/Industries; Supply Chain (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.410224

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