These students will also have an opportunity to see and experience the technology used in today’s modern, sustainable poultry industry by visiting the vast IPPE trade show floor.

The grant was presented to Dr. Melanie Glasscock, poultry science instructor, by Wallace State Community College President Dr. Vicki Karolewics.

Four students received $4,000 academic scholarships from the PMMI Scholarship in Memorial of Claude S. Breeden, Glenn Davis, and Art Schaefer, all of whom were industry leaders committed to education and workforce development. 

PACK Challenge, a brand-new packaging competition, will bring six high school teams together for a head-to-head machine-building challenge at PACK EXPO International in October.