The six U.S. universities with poultry science departments and twenty other Land-Grant and other institutions with relevant programs shared $275,663 to recruit students for industry-related studies.  The six major grants ranged from $24,000 to $31,000 and were made possible by funding from family foundations and production companies.

In commenting on the recruitment grants, John Prestage noted, "it is extremely important that we interest bright young people to study careers in the poultry industry".  He added, "we need sharp young managers to join our companies as they will be the future leaders of our industry".