National FFA Officer Candidates will receive sponsorship to attend the International Poultry Expo (IPE) by the USPOULTRY Foundation. This ongoing initiative is intended to attract students to the poultry and egg industries. Students will receive an all-expense paid trip to the IPE
Participants will receive information on career opportunities in the poultry industry. Additionally, they will visit the trade show floor to observe technology applied by producers of eggs, broilers and turkeys.
College freshmen and sophomores are eligible to participate in the USPOULTRY Foundation College Student Career Program to interview for industry internship opportunities.
John Starkey, president of USPOULTRY commented “we are grateful to Tyson Foods for providing the opportunity for these proven young leaders to attend IPE and gain an interest in our industry”.