The USPOULTRY Foundation recently awarded a $29,133 student recruiting grant to Mississippi State University, one of six universities in the United States that has a department dedicated to poultry science.

Dr. Ken Macklin, department head and professor of the Department of Poultry Science, intends to utilize the funds to strengthen recruiting efforts. He will also use the funds to interact with local high schools and community colleges to encourage students to consider poultry science and the various career opportunities available in the poultry industry.

The USPOULTRY Foundation board approved student recruiting grants totaling $297,580 to 26 colleges and universities across the United States with a poultry science department or industry-related degree program. The USPOULTRY Foundation provides annual recruiting funds to colleges and universities to attract students to their poultry programs. The grants are made possible by gifts to the Foundation from companies, individuals and families, in addition to funds earned over the years at the International Poultry Expo, part of the International Production & Processing Expo.

About USPOULTRY Foundation
The USPOULTRY Foundation's mission is to support the recruitment and training of the brightest students, seek and fund scientific research, foster student scientists and promote careers in the poultry and egg industry.