Poultry association invests in industry recruitment

Six U.S. universities with poultry science departments and 22 other institutions with industry-related programs receive grant funds.

US Poultry & Egg Association

The USPOULTRY Foundation awarded student recruiting grants totaling $324,215 to six U.S. universities with poultry science departments and 22 other institutions with industry-related programs. The foundation provides annual recruiting and retention funds to colleges and universities to attract or connect students to their poultry programs or the industry. The grants were made possible in part by gifts to the USPOULTRY Foundation from companies, individuals and families, in addition to funds earned over the years from the International Poultry Expo, part of the International Production & Processing Expo.

The six poultry science departments receiving the grants:

University	Grant amount
University of Arkansas	$29,699
Auburn University	$30,143
University of Georgia	$28,875
Mississippi State University	$27,987
North Carolina State University	$32,868
Texas A&M University	$50,428

The 22 other institutions with industry-related programs receiving recruiting and retention grants under the Foundation’s Industry Education Recruitment Funding Program:

Institution	Grant amount
California State University, Fresno, Calif.	$7,000
Clemson University, South Carolina	$2,600
Cleveland Community College, North Carolina	$7,000
Delaware Valley University	$7,000
Hannibal-LaGrange University, Missouri	$7,000
Iowa State University	$4,000
Modesto Junior College, California	$7,000
North Carolina A&T State University	$3,785
Ohio State University	$4,000
Pennsylvania State University	$10,000
Sam Houston State, Texas	$3,500
Stephen F Austin State University, Texas	$6,000
Tennessee Tech University	$7,000
University of California - Davis	$4,620
University of California - Merced	$7,000
University of Delaware	$2,060
University of Maryland	$5,650
University of Mount Olive	$5,500
University of North Georgia	$10,000
University of Tennessee	$5,500
University of Wisconsin	$1,000
Wilkes Community College, North Carolina	$7,000

“Our industry thrives on the creativity and passion of the next generation. By showcasing the diverse career opportunities available, we empower talented young individuals to step into leadership roles. The USPOULTRY Foundation’s recruiting grants play a crucial role in guiding colleges and universities to inspire students to pursue careers in the poultry sector,” said Jarod Morrison, Farbest Foods and USPOULTRY Foundation chairman.

U.S. Poultry & Egg Association established the USPOULTRY Foundation in 1994 to provide student recruiting funds to universities with poultry science departments. In 2004, the Industry Education Recruitment Funding Program was added to the foundation’s umbrella so other colleges and universities that offer industry-related studies are eligible to apply for recruiting grants.

Source: U.S. Poultry & Egg Association