In this episode of the Feed & Grain Podcast [https://www.feedandgrain.com/expert-insights/podcasts], host Steven Kilger [https://www.feedandgrain.com/home/contact/15391861/steven-kilger-fg] chats with Austin Therrell, executive director of the Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) [https://www.aafco.org/], about the association’s first graduate student poster presentation contest. Working with Kansas State University, AAFCO invites graduate students to present research applicable to regulatory authorities, focusing on protecting animal or human health. Ten selected students receive up to $1,000 travel assistance to AAFCO’s San Diego annual meeting, presenting to 500-plus industry professionals, regulators, and potential employers. Learn how AAFCO is creating pathways for students to understand regulatory work’s impact on animal food safety and builds tomorrow’s workforce.

AAFCO invests in next generation regulators

Introduction and Sponsorship

Introducing Austin Thorell and AFCO's Initiatives

Can you tell me a little bit about yourself and what you do at AFCO?

Role of AFCO and Regulatory Collaboration

Annual Meeting Overview

Graduate Student Engagement

How are submissions evaluated and chosen for the top 10 students in collaboration with K-State?

Contest Details and Networking Opportunities

San Diego Sessions and Workshops

Conclusion and Further Information

Steven Kilger, managing editor for Feed & Grain, talks about the feed manufacturing and grain handling industries with those who know the industries best, those who work in it. Facility Managers and topic experts stop by to have a conversation about the issues affecting operations across the United States. The podcast explores short and long-term solutions, advice for the industry members, and where the industries are heading in the future.