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Causes: Science & Technology, Technology
Mission: The midwest poultry consortium provides leadership, support, and resources for facilitation of educational programs for poultry science, poultry research, and the development of programs in the midwestern states in coordination with the industry, state, and regional organizations' higher education, governmental agencies, commodity groups, and corporations.
Programs: The midwest poultry consortium's center of excellence (coe) program offers strong research-based poultry science education in a welcoming, friendly environment. Faculty and industry members throughout the participating states collaborate to provide students with a unique educational experience. During the year ended october 31, 2017, thirty-five students were served through the coe program.
the midwest poultry consortium's research program was created to effectively address research needs of the poultry industry through a competitive process. The goal was to improve efficiency and sustainability of poultry production through integrated, collaborative research and technology transfer.
the midwest poultry consortium's regulatory/legislative program has been established to secure funding for the midwest poultry research program (mprp) and to keep legislators and agency staff informed of the need for and results of the competitive research program.