TUCKER, GA – Texas A&M University recently received a student recruiting grant from the USPOULTRY Foundation. Dr. James Denton, retired Director of the Center of Excellence for Poultry Science for the University of Arkansas and USPOULTRY Foundation board member, presented a check in the amount of $29,499 to Dr. John Carey, Professor and Head of the Poultry Science Department at Texas A&M. James Grimm, Executive Vice President of the Texas Poultry Federation, assisted in the presentation.
“Funds from the USPOULTRY Foundation allow the Department to invest significant time and resources in undergraduate student recruiting activities. Faculty and staff are involved in leadership of over 50 separate events throughout the year that are specifically geared to recruiting of students. Because we have the support of the USPOULTRY Foundation, we are able to reach and recruit high quality students that will serve the future of the industry well. We truly value our relationship with the USPOULTRY Foundation and want to express our sincere appreciation for their support of our efforts,” remarked Dr. Carey.
The USPOULTRY Foundation board recently approved student recruiting grants totaling more than $180,000 to the six U.S. universities with poultry science departments and 14 other institutions with poultry programs. The Foundation provides annual recruiting funds to colleges and universities to attract students to their poultry programs.
U.S. Poultry & Egg Association is an all-feather organization representing the complete spectrum of today’s poultry industry, with a focus on serving member companies through research funding, education, communication, and technical assistance. Founded in 1947, U.S. Poultry & Egg Association is based in Tucker, GA.
Source: U.S. Poultry & Egg Association