USPOULTRY Foundation extends student recruiting grants to six universities

USPOULTRY Foundation allocates $324,215 in total
calendar icon 4 November 2024
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The USPOULTRY Foundation awarded student recruiting grants totalling $324,215 to six US universities with Poultry Science departments and 22 other institutions with industry-related programs, according to a press release from the foundation. The Foundation provides annual recruiting and retention funds to colleges and universities to attract or connect students to their poultry programs or the industry. The grants were made possible in part by gifts to the USPOULTRY Foundation from companies, individuals and families, in addition to funds earned over the years from the International Poultry Expo, part of the International Production & Processing Expo.

The six poultry science departments receiving the grants are:

UniversityGrant Amount
University of Arkansas$29,699
Auburn University$30,143
University of Georgia$28,875
Mississippi State University$27,987
North Carolina State University$32,868
Texas A&M University$50,428

The 22 other institutions with industry-related programs receiving recruiting and retention grants under the Foundation’s Industry Education Recruitment Funding Program are:

InstitutionGrant Amount
California State University, Fresno, California$7,000
Clemson University, South Carolina$2,600
Cleveland Community College, North Carolina$7,000
Delaware Valley University$7,000
Hannibal-LaGrange University, Missouri$7,000
Iowa State University$4,000
Modesto Junior College, California$7,000
North Carolina A&T State University$3,785
Ohio State University$4,000
Pennsylvania State University$10,000
Sam Houston State, Texas$3,500
Stephen F Austin State University, Texas$6,000
Tennessee Tech University$7,000
University of California - Davis$4,620
University of California - Merced$7,000
University of Delaware$2,060
University of Maryland$5,650
University of Mount Olive$5,500
University of North Georgia$10,000
University of Tennessee$5,500
University of Wisconsin$1,000
Wilkes Community College, North Carolina$7,000

“Our industry thrives on the creativity and passion of the next generation. By showcasing the diverse career opportunities available, we empower talented young individuals to step into leadership roles. The USPOULTRY Foundation’s recruiting grants play a crucial role in guiding colleges and universities to inspire students to pursue careers in the poultry sector,” said Jarod Morrison, Farbest Foods and USPOULTRY Foundation chairman.

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