U of A Poultry Science Department Receives Gift From Harold E. Ford Foundation
The USPOULTRY Harold E. Ford Foundation check is presented to the poultry science department. From left, Poultry Science Club members Colton Spencer and Chris Sims; Charles George, co-CEO of Georges Inc.; Carter Boatright; Mike Kidd, poultry science department head and director for the Center of Excellence for Poultry Science; Monty Henderson, a retired executive of George's Inc.; Harlee Ray, Ace Rice, Stephanie Philpot and Jeffrey Neal.
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — The University of Arkansas Department of Poultry Science recently received a donation of $22,592.77 from the USPOULTRY Harold E. Ford Foundation.
The foundation, named for a former executive with the U.S. Poultry and Egg Association, promotes advancement of the poultry industry through education and training. Dr. Mike Kidd, department head and director for the Center of Excellence for Poultry Science, said the gift will help support recruitment efforts such as the annual Poultry Science Youth Conference, the youth broiler show at the Arkansas State Fair, in-service training for faculty and recruiting activities.
"The Harold E. Ford Foundation contributions to the Poultry Science Department are vital to the mission of the department for recruiting future leaders of the poultry industry. The check will be used for numerous activities to educate youth on the career opportunities that a poultry science major has to offer," said Kidd. "These funds are vital because they help us recruit students who will become future leaders in the poultry industry."
The USPOULTRY Harold E. Foundation board approved student recruiting grants totaling more than $268,434 to the six U.S. universities with poultry science departments and 23 other institutions with industry-related programs. The Foundation provides annual recruiting funds to colleges and universities to attract students to their poultry programs.
Contacts
Sara Landis, communications
Center of Excellence for Poultry Sciemce
479-575-3192,
slandis@uark.edu
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