Larry Brown, retired USPOULTRY Vice-president for Education was the 2022 Poultry Historical Society Award recipient in 2022.  John Starkey, President of USPOULTRY, stated, “We are grateful to both the PSA and the American Poultry Historical Society for recognizing Larry in this manner.”  He added, “This award highlights the dedication, professionalism and integrity he has always exhibited in service to the poultry industry.”

 Larry earned the Baccalaureate and Master’s degrees in journalism from the University of Georgia.  He subsequently served in the United States Air Force followed by the U.S. Veterans Administration, managing aspects of benefits and education programs.

In 1997, Brown joined the Southeastern Poultry and Egg Association, the precursor of USPOULTRY as Communications Director. In 2007 on his retirement, he was the recipient of the Workhorse of the Year Award from USPOULTRY continuing a consulting relationship.