"Attracting bright young people to study for poultry careers is vital for the future of the poultry and egg industry. The Foundation provides financial support to enhance recruiting and retention efforts at colleges and universities with poultry science programs."
Nath Morris
President
U.S. Poultry & Egg Association
How the Process Works
Each year, the Foundation's board of directors determines the amount to be allocated to schools with poultry science departments. After the amount has been determined, 60% of the total is divided equally among the schools. The remaining 40% is prorated per student graduating that year.
Cumulative Total Contribution Per University (1994 - To Date)
Student Recruiting Cumulative Contributions Legend (1994 - present)
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Texas A&M University:
$606,029.00 -
North Carolina State University:
$399,251.00 -
University of Arkansas:
$392,043.00 -
Mississippi State University:
$377,119.00 -
Auburn University:
$379,373.00 -
University of Georgia:
$347,454.00 -
Other:
$252,964.00 - Total Poultry Science Recruiting Funds: $2,754,233.00
Research Benefits Industry Financially
"There is a great urgency to fund research. We are the main organization funding projects across our industry. From helping recruit bright minds to the industry to educating future leaders to sponsoring research, our programs are making a difference."
Mikell Fries
Claxton Poultry Farms
USPOULTRY Foundation Chair
USPOULTRY Research Grants by Subject
Research Grants legend
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Diseases:
$14,018,141.00 -
Poultry Production:
$6,066,163.00 -
Food Safety:
$5,627,922.00 -
Environmental Management:
$4,348,773.00 -
Poultry Nutrition:
$1,499,187.00 -
Miscellaneous:
$2,011,834.00 -
Processing:
$2,285,771.00 -
Commercial Egg Processing:
$1,497,528.00 -
Other:
$256,191.00 - Research Total: $37,355,319.00
USPOULTRY Research Grant Recipients |
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ABC Research | Alabama A&M University | Auburn University |
AviServe LLC | California State University | Cargill, Inc |
Clemson University | Cleveland Community College | Colorado Quality Research |
Cornell University | Delaware Valley University | Drew University |
Georgia Institute of Technology | Georgia Poultry Lab | Hannibal-LaGrange University |
Illinois Institute of Technology | Iowa State University | Johns Hopkins University |
Kansas State University | Kansas State University | Louisiana State University |
Loyola College of Maryland | Michigan State University | Mississippi State University |
Modesto Junior College | Montana State University | New York University |
North Carolina A&T State University | North Carolina State University | North Dakota State University |
Northwestern University | Ohio State University | Pennsylvania State University |
Praxis Biologics | Protein Sciences Corporation | Purdue University |
Russell Research Lab | Sam Houston State | Southeast Poultry Research Lab |
Southern Illinois University | Stephen F Austin State University | Tennessee Tech University |
Texas A&M University | Texas Tech University | USDA-ARS |
University of Arizona | University of Arkansas | University of California, Davis |
University of California, Merced | University of Connecticut | University of Florida |
University of Georgia | University of Illinois | University of Kansas |
University of Kentucky | University of Maine | University of Maryland |
University of Minnesota | University of Missouri | University of Mount Olive |
University of Nebraska | University of Nebraska-Lincoln | University of North Georgia |
University of Ottawa, Canada | University of Pennsylvania | University of Saskatchewan |
University of Tennessee | University of Wisconsin | Virgina Tech |
Washington State University | Wilkes Community College |
Where the Money Goes
Here are just a few of the innovative ways several universities have used the grants to promote recruitment and retention.

Poultry Science Program Support
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University of Arkansas
- High School Visits
- Kindergarten through 5th Grade Incubator Demonstrations
- Annual Poultry Youth Conference
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Auburn University
- FFA Poultry Career Development Events
- Promotional Materials (T-Shirts, Koozies)
- Recruiting BBQ and Ag Round-Up Event
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North Carolina State University
- Poultry Science Summer Institute for High School Students
- Youth Poultry Awards
- Spend a Day at State Program for High School Seniors and Juniors
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University of Georgia
- 4-H and FFA Poultry Events
- Poultry Science Avian Adventures Summer Program
- Young Scholars Program CAES Showcase
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Mississippi State University
- High School Student Chicken Dinners
- Junior College Recruitment
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Texas A&M University
- Poultry Judging Team
- Poultry Institute for Youth
Industry Education / Recruitment
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California State University - Fresno
- Support Industry Student Tours
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Modesto Junior College
- Recruiting for MJC Poultry Science Program
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Iowa State University
- Poultry Interest Group and "Flock to Your Future" Event
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Penn State University
- Educational tours of research farm and Meet and Greet networking events
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Stephen F. Austin State University
- Creation of Poultry Science brochure
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North Carolina A&T
- Support of Poultry Program and Poultry Science Club
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Wilkes Community College
- Recruitment and youth education and outreach
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University of Mount Olive
- Summer poultry camp for high school students
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Abraham Baldwin Agriculture College
- Destination Ag programming and industry tours