Salisbury, Md. (Wednesday, December 18, 2019) — Perdue Farms, through the Franklin P. and Arthur W. Perdue Foundation, is giving a $50,000 grant for the expansion of 4-H buildings used for youth development in Daviess County in rural Indiana.

The Daviess County 4-H wants to improve year-round space in its aging buildings at East Side Park in Washington, Ind. The plan includes adding a multiuse barn, to be named for the Perdue Foundation, that will be used to house chicken and rabbits and exhibit other livestock during events

“The support of Perdue, a national leader in agriculture, shows a huge commitment to the youth of our community who look to 4-H for leadership development and hands-on learning,” said Tara Brower, campaign chairwoman and a board member of the Daviess County 4-H Association. “We’re grateful for Perdue’s commitment to what we do.”

Daviess 4-H works with about 426 students each year to develop citizenship, leadership, responsibility and life skills. Though historically focused on agriculture, 4-H also teaches healthy living, science, engineering and technology.

Brower said the renovation and expansion will allow 4-H to hold more community activities, youth learning events and livestock exhibits. A new kitchen will be the site of educational programs, including interactive lessons on health, nutrition and safe food handling.

Tom Schaffer, vice president of turkey operations for Perdue, said the 4-H program is aligned with Perdue’s work.

“We believe in creating innovative food and agricultural products and services that make people’s lives better. The youth in the Daviess County 4-H program are learning to be innovative and to be careful stewards,” he said.

About Daviess County 4-H
4-H, the nation’s largest youth development organization, grows confident young people who are empowered for life today and prepared for career tomorrow. Nationally, the youth development program is a partnership between the nation’s Cooperative Extension System and USDA, and it serves every county and parish in the United States through 110 public universities and more than 3,000 local extension offices. Learn more at daviesscountyin4h.com.

About the Franklin P. and Arthur W. Perdue Foundation
The Franklin P. and Arthur W. Perdue Foundation, the charitable giving arm of Perdue Farms, was established in 1957 by company founder Arthur W. Perdue and is funded through the estates of Arthur W. Perdue and Frank Perdue. As part of our belief in supporting the communities where and with whom we do business, the Foundation provides grants on behalf of Perdue Farms in communities where large numbers of our associates live and work. At Perdue Farms, we believe in responsible food and agriculture®.

About Perdue Farms
We’re a fourth-generation, family owned, U.S. food and agriculture company. Through our belief in responsible food and agriculture, we are empowering consumers, customers and farmers through trusted choices in products and services.

The PERDUE® brand is the number-one brand of fresh chicken in the U.S., and the company is the leader in organic chicken in the U.S., and Perdue AgriBusiness is an international agricultural products and services company. As we approach our 100th anniversary in 2020, our path forward is about getting better, not just bigger. We never use drugs for growth promotion in raising poultry and livestock, and we are actively advancing our animal welfare programs. Our brands are leaders in no-antibiotics-ever chicken, turkey and pork, and in USDA-certified organic chicken. Learn more at corporate.perduefarms.com.