The top 10 teams from the National FFA Poultry Evaluation and Food Science and Technology Career Development Events (CDEs) were invited to attend the International Poultry Expo (IPE), part of the 2025 International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE). This opportunity was made possible through the USPOULTRY Foundation’s ongoing efforts to inspire students to explore careers in the poultry and egg industry. As part of the initiative, the selected teams received an all-expense paid trip and had the opportunity to explore the vast IPPE trade show floor.

"Through our Foundation, USPOULTRY has long supported the FFA Poultry Evaluation and Food Science and Technology CDEs. Giving these students the chance to experience IPPE’s impressive trade show—featuring the latest innovations in modern, sustainable poultry production—along with access to more than 80 hours of world-class educational programs, is a fantastic way to introduce them to career opportunities in the poultry and egg industry,” remarked Mikell Fries, Claxton Poultry Farms, and USPOULTRY Foundation chair.

The students participated in a special program featuring poultry industry leaders from Pilgrim’s, who highlighted the wide range of career paths available in the industry. They also received a special tour of the show floor highlighting IPPE exhibitors who are also National FFA supporters.

The following Poultry Evaluation CDE teams were invited to attend IPPE: Caney FFA, Kansas; Dover FFA, Arkansas; Felicity-Franklin FFA, Ohio; James Madison FFA, Texas; Olney FFA, Illinois; Pierce City Schools FFA, Missouri; Roane County High School FFA, West Virginia; Righetti FFA, California; and Westville FFA, Oklahoma.

The following Food Science and Technology CDE teams were invited to attend IPPE: Belgrade FFA, Montana; Bergen County Academies FFA, New Jersey; Big Walnut-DACC FFA, Ohio; Louisburg FFA, Kansas; Oley Valley FFA, Pennsylvania; Orlando Colonia FFA, Florida; Palmyra FFA, Missouri; Prairie Central FFA, Illinois; and Westville FFA, Oklahoma.

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.