OKLAHOMA CITY - Governor Mary Fallin and Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Bill John Baker today announced that the state and tribe are forming a coordinating council to evaluate the expansion of poultry growth in northeast Oklahoma.

The Coordinating Council on Poultry Growth will examine the expansion of poultry production and its impact on rural communities and citizens in the region.

The coordinating council will also bring together state and tribal agencies, scientific researchers, and agricultural and community stakeholders at one table to maximize communication and access to information.