(USA Poultry & Egg Export Council markets poultry products worldwide, including a recent turkey promotion event in Taiwan)
Through their investment in the Minnesota corn check-off, corn farmers support the work of the USA Poultry & Egg Council (USAPEEC). The Georgia-based organization takes a multi-faceted approach to introduce poultry to the world and encourage its growth as a source of protein.
Increased demand for poultry abroad means more chicken, turkeys and ducks to feed stateside, increasing demand for our corn supply.
USAPEEC’s mission is to open and develop markets abroad while serving as the voice for poultry exports and policy issues. The former often boils down to introducing poultry in markets where it is not currently used as a main protein. This work is often centered on developing markets where there is a demand for increased protein, according to Shelby Watson, manager of allied industry relations for USAPEEC.
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 KEARNEY â University of Nebraska at Kearney exercise science professor Kate Heelan was honored Friday with the Leland Holdt/Security Mutual Life Distinguished Faculty Award.
Presented each year during winter commencement, UNKâs most prestigious faculty award recognizes an outstanding teacher-scholar for their achievements in education, research and service. The award, which also honors UNK alumnus Leland Holdt and commemorates his many years of leadership at Security Mutual Life, comes with a $5,000 stipend.
Heelan joined the UNK faculty in 2001 and currently serves as a professor and assistant chair in the department of kinesiology and sport sciences, as well as coordinator of the exercise science program and director of the Physical Activity and Wellness Lab.
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