Compared to traditional wood structures, the steel buildings are designed to offer a more bio-secure, flame-retardant and energy-efficient environment for pigs, while also being more durable and faster to build.
Tammy Maxey says the grant will be used to design a poster and produce a video that show the impact of Virginia’s poultry industry and facts about poultry farming.
As vice president, Secretary Blayne Arthur will help direct the organization to meet its mission of enhancing American food and agricultural communities through policy, partnerships and public engagement.