Ensuring the Future of the Poultry and Egg Industry
Your USPOULTRY Foundation is making a difference!
We are building on our success, having invested more
than $1 million in the industry over the last year.
The leadership of the Foundation is more important than ever as the industry faces ever-evolving challenges from disease and supply chain crisis 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, while conducting vital research to ensure our continued production of a safe, sustainable wholesome and affordable poultry and egg products.
Spotlight
$10,000 USPOULTRY Foundation Student Recruiting Grant Awarded to Penn State University
The USPOULTRY Foundation awarded a $10,000 student recruiting grant to Pennsylvania State University (Penn State) in University Park, Pa. The Poultry and Avian Science minor (PAS) was established at Penn State in 2005. The Animal Science major offers two primary tracks, one focused on veterinary medicine and research and the other on industry and business. Both tracks include poultry-related courses, such as avian physiology, poultry production and poultry evaluation.
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USPOULTRY Foundation and Poultry Science Association Host Ph.D. and Vet Student Career Fair at the 2026 IPPE
November 13, 2025
The U.S. Poultry & Egg Harold E. Ford Foundation (USPOULTRY Foundation), in collaboration with the Poultry Science Association (PSA), is pleased to announce the Ph.D. and Vet Student Career Fair, taking place during the 2026 International Production & Processing Expo...
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USPOULTRY Foundation College Student Career Program Now Accepting Company Interview Sign-Ups for 2026
November 11, 2025
The USPOULTRY Foundation is now accepting company sign-ups for the 2026 College Student Career Program, held in conjunction with the 2026 International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE).
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USPOULTRY Foundation Provides $331,292 in Grants to Support Student Recruitment
October 27, 2025
The USPOULTRY Foundation awarded student recruiting grants totaling $331,292 to six U.S. universities with Poultry Science departments and 21 other institutions with industry-related programs. The Foundation provides annual recruiting and retention funds to colleges and univ...
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USPOULTRY and Foundation Approve $687,000 in New Research Grants Through the Comprehensive Research Program
September 30, 2025
USPOULTRY and the USPOULTRY Foundation have approved $687,000 for nine new research grants at six institutions through the comprehensive research program. The boards of directors for both organizations approved the research funding following recommendations from the Foundati...
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USPOULTRY Accepting Board Research Initiative Preproposals on Advancing Knowledge and Management of Infectious Coryza in Layers
September 29, 2025
USPOULTRY and the USPOULTRY Foundation are accepting research preproposals from colleges, universities and research facilities through Nov. 3, on advancing knowledge and management of Infectious coryza in layers.
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