This FREE virtual series is composed of two separate educational training workshops- Chicken Basics and Egg Grader Training. Each workshop is comprised of 4 modules, with one module being covered each day.
2025 Summer Poultry Judging Camps
Our summer poultry judging camps are filled with hands-on learning, giving participants the skills, knowledge, and confidence to dominate 4-H and FFA poultry judging contests.
Award winning poultry science research at IPPE 2025
At the end of January, Texas A&M Poultry Science students traveled to Atlanta, Georgia, to showcase their hard work at the International Poultry Scientific Forum (IPSF) during the International Production and Processing Expo (IPPE). This prestigious event provides a platform for students to present research on key industry topics, including nutrition, processing and products, avian… Read More →
Annual Texas Broiler Symposium
The 2024 Texas Broiler Symposium was held at the Pitser Garrison Convention Center in Lufkin, TX on September 18th, 2024 and hosted over 150 industry representatives. The Texas A&M AgriLife Poultry Extension Service sponsored program featured a wide array of knowledgeable experts presenting the latest developments in poultry science and production. This event provides producers, industry professionals, and… Read More →
Texas Allied Poultry Association awards poultry science students $41,000 in scholarships
The Texas Allied Poultry Association (TAPA) is a “support affiliate” of the Texas Poultry Federation that regularly supports education initiatives. TAPA scholarships are competitive scholarships offered to undergraduate students pursuing degrees in poultry science and related fields. These scholarships help students with tuition and fees and are awarded in the spring semester at the Texas… Read More →
2nd Annual Poultry Science Reverse Career Fair connects students with industry leaders
The Poultry Science Reverse Career Fair was held on November 14th, 2024, marking the second year of this unique and innovative approach to facilitating connections between undergraduate and graduate poultry science students to representatives from the poultry industry, allied industries, and related companies. Instead of a traditional style career fair with companies at tables and… Read More →
Alumni, current students, and industry supporters enjoy an evening of camaraderie at Steak Fry
The annual Poultry Science Steak Fry has become the highlight of the Department’s social calendar, eagerly awaited by students, alumni, faculty, staff, family, friends, and our industry allies. Consisting of a cornhole tournament, steak dinner, and both a silent and live auction, this year’s event hosted nearly 300 people and was held on October 12th… Read More →
Texas A&M Poultry Judging Team brings home champion title two years in a row
The 58th National Collegiate Poultry Judging Contest was hosted in November 2024 by the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, Arkansas.
Gregory Archer and Morgan Farnell promoted to Professor
Gregory Archer, Ph.D., and Morgan Farnell Ph.D. received promotions to Professor at the beginning of the fall semester. Archer and Farnell are internationally recognized for their research and involvement in poultry industry outreach. Gregory Archer, Ph.D. has been a faculty member and Poultry Extension Specialist in the Texas A&M Department of Poultry Science since 2012…. Read More →
Shelby Espinosa, Poultry Extension Program Coordinator, receives Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Rising Star Award
On July 31st, 2024 Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service hosted the agency’s Superior Service Awards recognizing faculty and staff for their exemplary service. Super Service Awards are the highest honor an AgriLife Extension employee can receive. Shelby Espinosa, Poultry Extension Program Coordinator, was presented a Rising Star award at the ceremony. The Rising Star honor… Read More →