"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 percent of the total is divided equally among the schools. The remaining 40 percent 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:
    $555,601.00
  • North Carolina State University:
    $366,383.00
  • University of Arkansas:
    $362,344.00
  • Mississippi State University:
    $349,132.00
  • Auburn University:
    $349,230.00
  • University of Georgia:
    $318,579.00
  • Other:
    $252,964.00
  • Total Poultry Science Recruiting Funds: $2,554,233.00

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."

Mike Levengood
Perdue Farms
USPOULTRY Foundation Chairman

USPOULTRY Research Grants by Subject

Research Grants legend

  • Diseases:
    $13,475,200.00
  • Poultry Production:
    $6,066,163.00
  • Food Safety:
    $5,198,585.00
  • Environmental Management:
    $4,287,693.00
  • Poultry Nutrition:
    $1,499,187.00
  • Miscellaneous:
    $1,620,121.00
  • Processing:
    $2,285,771.00
  • Commercial Egg Processing:
    $1,238,140.00
  • Other:
    $256,191.00
  • Research Total: $36,007,035.00

USPOULTRY Research Grant Recipients
ABC Research Montana State University University of Florida
Alabama A&M University New York University University of Georgia
Auburn University Northwestern University University of Illinois
AviServe LLC North Carolina State University University of Kansas
Cargill, Inc North Dakota State University University of Kentucky
Clemson University Ohio State University University of Maine
Colorado Quality Research Pennsylvania State University University of Maryland
Cornell University Praxis Biologics University of Minnesota
Drew University Protein Sciences Corporation University of Missouri
Georgia Poultry Lab Purdue University University of Nebraska
Georgia Institute of Technology Russell Research Lab University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Illinois Institute of Technology Southeast Poultry Research Lab University of Ottawa, Canada
Iowa State University Southern Illinois University University of Pennsylvania
Johns Hopkins University Texas A&M University University of Saskatchewan
Kansas State University Texas Tech University University of Tennessee
Louisiana State University University of Arizona University of Wisconsin
Loyola College of Maryland University of Arkansas USDA-ARS
Michigan State University University of California, Davis Virgina Tech
Mississippi State University University of Connecticut Washington State University

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