The Gold-winning teams of the National FFA Poultry Evaluation Food Science and Technology Career Development Events are invited to attend the International Poultry Expo.
Four broiler-focused modules are live now, with plans for turkey and laying-hen training modules to be added in 2024 and translations into other languages scheduled for 2025.
These funds represent an evolution from telling students about the opportunities available to them, to involving them in the poultry industry and showing students the kind of roles they can expect to attain within the poultry industry.
North Carolina-based Wilkes Community College is positioned to provide students with an entry into the poultry industry, as several large companies are located in the region.
Foundation presents $7,000 grant to Wilkes Community College, allowing them to recruit high school students into their poultry program, raise awareness of the career options available and more.