Your USPOULTRY Foundation is making a difference! We are building on our success, having invested $379,675 in the industry over the last year.

Our leadership is more important than ever as the industry faces unparalleled challenges – from the price of ethanol and the ever increasing burden of regulatory control, to declining sources for funding important research.

The Foundation’s mission is clear:

•       Support the recruitment and training of the brightest students
•       Seek and fund scientific research
•       Foster student scientists
•       Promote careers in the poultry and egg industry

We look forward to continuing our legacy of success and partnering with you and other industry leaders to ensure the future. With your help, we can build the next generation of leaders in the poultry industry.

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SPOTLIGHT

USPOULTRY Receives $1 Million Endowment

The USPOULTRY Foundation received a $1 million gift, provided by Tommy and Chantal Bagwell, to endow the Leland Bagwell Education and Innovation Fund. The Fund is in memory of Leland Bagwell, founder of American Proteins and past chairman of Southeastern Poultry & Egg Association (now USPOULTRY), and recognizes the many contributions the former vocational agriculture teacher and visionary leader made to the poultry industry. The $1 million gift will offer young people the opportunity to be a part of the poultry industry with a focus on innovation, education, and providing opportunities to lower income students.

A video of the presentation can be viewed via YouTube by clicking on the icon below.

Tyson's Smith: From Academics to Industry...Trust and Integrity Are Key in Leadership

"Who we are is a lot more important than what we do. Integrity, innovation, interpersonal skills, resilience and servant leadership are some of the important things that are necessary to be a good leader and are integral to success in business," stated Donnie Smith, President and CEO, Tyson Foods, and keynote speaker at the 2013 IPPE College Student Career Program.

Smith provided personal insight to more than 400 students from 25 universities about Transitioning from Academics to Industry.

A video of his speech can be viewed via YouTube by clicking on the icon below.