Hull native Devin Self, along with other University of North Georgia (UNG) students and faculty member Dr. Linda Purvis, hosted the ninth annual Poultry 101 event for middle and high school students on Feb. 22 at UNG’s Gainesville Campus.
It was an immersive event designed to train, educate and inspire the future of the poultry industry. Students participating in Poultry 101 received expert instruction and hands-on learning opportunities to prepare them for FFA, 4-H and even college-level poultry competitions.
Through activities like carcass quality evaluation, egg grading and poultry product assessment, they gained critical skills that will set them apart in competitions and future careers.
“Georgia’s poultry industry is the No. 1 agricultural sector in the state, and events like this ensure that young minds are equipped with the knowledge and confidence to thrive in this essential field,” said Purvis, an associate professor of biology. “It’s great to see our students leading and teaching these younger students. This year, we had a great group of students who stepped up and led. It’s exciting to see our own students taking ownership and leading the event.”
Self, who is pursuing an associate degree in agriculture-poultry science, was grateful to be able to impart some of his knowledge. A few years back, a joint practice with the poultry judging teams from Self’s high school and UNG helped set him on his current path.
“I fell in love with it from there,” Self said. “It all drew me in and captivated me.”
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