The Department of Poultry Science proudly introduced a new poultry judging contest this spring with the launch of the Flockback Classic. The inaugural event was held Saturday, January 17, 2026, at the Texas A&M Poultry Science Research, Teaching, and Extension Facility in College Station. Despite chilly winter temperatures, more than 100 Texas FFA and 4-H…
Where Poultry Meets Policy: Aggies in Washington, D.C.
While most of campus was making their way back to Aggieland after winter break, ten Aggie Poultry Ambassadors (APA) packed their bags and traveled to Washington, D.C. from January 5-9, 2026, for a once-in-a-lifetime networking experience. Accompanied by advisors Lesley Gleason and Allison Blackledge, Ph.D., the students spent the week exploring how poultry science connects…
2026 Summer Poultry Judging Camps
Get ready for an egg-citing summer! The Department of Poultry Science is offering three action-packed poultry judging camp sessions, tailored to different experience levels and groups. Each session is filled with hands-on learning, giving participants the skills, knowledge, and confidence to dominate 4-H and FFA poultry judging contests. Don’t miss this chance to level up…
Fall 2025 Poultry Science Graduates Step Confidently into Industry Careers
Thirteen Poultry Science students crossed the stage during the Fall Commencement ceremonies at Texas A&M University this past December, marking a milestone in their academic journeys. The Department of Poultry Science is dedicated to preparing students to meet the evolving demands of a growing global food system. Through rigorous academic coursework paired with hands-on, real-world…
Department of Poultry Science welcomes new students with spring semester orientation
Before campus came to life with more than 81,000 students, a small group of eight incoming poultry science students gathered quietly in Aggieland on January 6, 2026, for the Spring Semester Poultry Science New Student Orientation. Designed specifically for spring transfer admits, the half-day program offered students an early opportunity to connect with one another,…
Poultry science staff commit to professional growth with GROW AgriLife program
Two Department of Poultry Science staff members were selected to participate in the 2025 GROW AgriLife cohort, a leadership development program focused on effective communication and professional growth. Lesley Gleason, Program Manager and Lecturer, and Stephanie Klein, Extension Specialist II, participated in customized workshops focused on key leadership competencies, including transparency, performance conversations, accountability, teamwork,…
Future Veterinarians Get Hands-On with Poultry Science at Texas A&M
On December 18, 2025, the Texas A&M AgriLife Poultry Science Extension Unit and the Department of Poultry Science welcomed students to campus while hosting the Texas A&M AgriLife Veterinary Science Certificate Program for a Food Animal Veterinary Medicine Camp, focused on poultry. The one-day camp brought together ten high school students from across Texas and…
Texas Breeder and Hatchery Forum Brings Industry Professionals Together for a Day of Learning
The Texas Breeder and Hatchery Forum was held on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, bringing together poultry industry professionals for a full day of learning, discussion, and collaboration. This inaugural event featured two concurrent educational programs, one tailored to hatchery operations and the other focused on breeder management, allowing attendees to engage with content most relevant…
Students Shine at 2025 Poultry Science Reverse Career Fair
Held on November 13th, 2025, the Texas A&M Department of Poultry Science hosted its highly anticipated Reverse Career Fair, an innovative networking event designed to elevate how students engage with the poultry and allied industries. An Innovative Approach to Career Networking Unlike conventional fairs where companies sit at tables and students circulate, student participants were…
Connecting Coursework to Careers: Poultry Science Fall Industry Trip
Students traveled overnight to the Dallas-Fort Worth area to tour multiple poultry facilities during the fall semester break.