The grant funds will be used to raise awareness of the significant expansion of the poultry industry in South Georgia and the correlating opportunities for well-prepared graduates.

The grant funds will be used to recruit students into Cleveland Community College’s new Applied Animal Science Technology associate in applied science degree program.

Dr. William “Bill” Dozier intends for the funds to help strengthen recruiting efforts, allowing the poultry science department to interact with local high schools and community colleges.

The foundation provides annual recruiting and retention funds to colleges and universities to attract or connect students to their poultry programs or the industry.