On October 6th the University of Georgia cut the ribbon on a new Poultry Science Center. The facility with an initial cost of $55 million covers 70,000 square feet and includes student, teaching and research space.
UGA President, Jere W. Morehead, noted, “The new Poultry Science Building that we are dedicating today represents what is possible when private donors, government, industry and university leaders all work together to advance agriculture and higher education in our state.”
Contributors to the building included the Luther and Susie Harrison Foundation that pledged $3 million, Wayne-Sanderson Farms with $1.1 million and numerous UGA Alumni.
Georgia Governor, Brian Kemp, in attendance at the inaugural ceremonies stated, “We know the prosperity of our agriculture industry is not just essential for our farming families, it’s essential for our state’s economic success.” He added, “Not only is agriculture our largest industry but Georgia is the top poultry-producing state in the U. S.”