DOYLESTOWN, Pa. (Jan. 22, 2026) -- Perdue Farms is proud to announce a significant $100,000 gift from its charitable giving partner, the Franklin P. and Arthur W. Perdue Foundation, to Pennsylvania-based Delaware Valley University to support the construction of a new, state-of-the-art Poultry Science Center on its main campus.

Today, representatives from Perdue delivered the grant to Dr. Benjamin E. Rusiloski, President of Delaware Valley University, and Dr. Broc Sandelin, Dean of Agriculture and Environmental Science. The new center will provide the framework for a poultry science program at the University, offering students hands-on learning opportunities across a broiler building, layer building, laboratories, classrooms, and additional facilities.

“As the poultry industry continues to grow, so does the demand for well-trained professionals,” said Dr. Broc Sandelin, Dean of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences. “We are grateful to our industry partners who have stepped forward to address workforce gaps by supporting the development of a dedicated Poultry Science Center. Their investment directly strengthens our ability to prepare students for the careers employers need filled.”

The Perdue Foundation previously provided $25,000 in funding support for the project in October 2023. Both gifts reflect the company’s commitment to foster the next generation in agriculture and align with its Delivering Hope To Our Neighbors® outreach to improve quality of life and build strong communities.

“At Perdue, we believe that investing in education and workforce development is essential to the future of agriculture,” said Mike Levengood, Chief Animal Care Officer and Farmer Relationship Advocate. “Supporting the Poultry Science Center at Delaware Valley University strengthens hands-on learning opportunities, helps prepare students for meaningful careers in the poultry industry, and ensures that the next generation of agricultural leaders has the knowledge and experience they need to innovate and drive our industry forward.”

In recognition of Perdue’s continued support of the project, a study room will be named after Perdue Farms.

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. Perdue Foods consists of a premium protein portfolio, including our flagship PERDUE® brand, Niman Ranch®, Coleman Natural®, Pasturebird®, and Yummy®, as well as our pet brands, Full Moon® and Spot Farms®, and is available through various channels including retail, foodservice, club stores and our direct-to-consumer website, PerdueFarms.com. Perdue AgriBusiness is a leading merchandiser, processor, and exporter of agricultural products and the largest U.S. manufacturer of specialty, organic, and non-GMO oils. It also ranks as one of the largest suppliers of organic feed ingredients in the world. Now in our company’s second century, 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 and in USDA-certified organic proteins. Learn more at Corporate.PerdueFarms.com.

About Delaware Valley University

Delaware Valley University (DelVal) is a private, comprehensive, nonprofit university educating students with a curriculum that emphasizes and requires experiential learning. Located in Doylestown, Pennsylvania, about 32 miles north of Philadelphia, the University offers 27 undergraduate majors in business, arts and sciences, and agricultural and environmental sciences; 12 masters degrees; and a doctorate in education. Founded in 1896, DelVal has been cited by the National Society for Experiential Education as having the country’s top experiential learning program, by Princeton Review as one of the best colleges in the Northeast, and by College Factual as having one of the top 20 animal science programs in the country.