Costco poultry partner LPP eyes expansion

Author

Bob Bjoin

Published

6/23/2025

Costco poultry partner LPP eyes expansion — Jessica Kolterman, Lincoln Premium Poultry's director of administration, says the company is considering a major expansion due to growing demand for chickens. Western Iowa farmers interested in partnering with LPP to grow pullets, breeders or broilers are invited to local meetings, including one held in Logan last week. A second meeting is planned July 1 in Onawa. PHOTO / BOB BJOIN

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Informational meetings held to seek out potential partners across Nebraska and western Iowa.

Western Iowa farmers are exploring new opportunities to raise chickens for Lincoln Premium Poultry (LPP), Costco’s dedicated poultry organization.

LPP, based in Fremont, Nebraska, is considering a major expansion in response to growing demand. On June 16, the company hosted an informational meeting in Logan in Harrison County to gauge farmer interest in becoming contract growers. A second meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, July 1 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Onawa Community Center in Onawa.

About 30 farmers attended the Logan meeting to learn more about the company, its proforma financials, poultry-growing requirements and contractual expectations.

The meetings are held in partnership with the...

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