"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)

  • 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

  • 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
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.

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Poultry Science Program Support

  • University of Arkansas
    • High School Visits
    • Kindergarten through 5th Grade Incubator Demonstrations
    • Annual Poultry Youth Conference
  • Auburn University
    • FFA Poultry Career Development Events
    • Promotional Materials (T-Shirts, Koozies)
    • Recruiting BBQ and Ag Round-Up Event
  • 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
  • University of Georgia
    • 4-H and FFA Poultry Events
    • Poultry Science Avian Adventures Summer Program
    • Young Scholars Program CAES Showcase
  • Mississippi State University
    • High School Student Chicken Dinners
    • Junior College Recruitment
  • Texas A&M University
    • Poultry Judging Team
    • Poultry Institute for Youth

Industry Education / Recruitment

  • California State University - Fresno
    • Support Industry Student Tours
  • Modesto Junior College
    • Recruiting for MJC Poultry Science Program
  • Iowa State University
    • Poultry Interest Group and "Flock to Your Future" Event
  • Penn State University
    • Educational tours of research farm and Meet and Greet networking events
  • Stephen F. Austin State University
    • Creation of Poultry Science brochure
  • North Carolina A&T
    • Support of Poultry Program and Poultry Science Club
  • Wilkes Community College
    • Recruitment and youth education and outreach
  • University of Mount Olive
    • Summer poultry camp for high school students
  • Abraham Baldwin Agriculture College
    • Destination Ag programming and industry tours