Program areas at Institute for Feed Education and Research
Research: the Institute believes that government regulatory and legislative proposals must be science-based, and that the Institute must maintain a liquid asset fund to challenge questionable or "directed" science that seeks to be a means to an end in over-regulating the Feed industry or lacking justification based on real science and its meanings. Second, the Institute believes that understanding the potential contaminants in Feed are paramount to producing a safe Feed and food supply from meat, milk, eggs, and fish. Also, the Institute believes that the national Research council has a rich history of assisting the Feed industry since 1928 by assembling world class scientists to review Research and develop cutting edge nutrient requirements for animal production classes. Additionally, the Institute believes the impact of the Feed industry and its carbon footprint are part of the larger footprint of animal agriculture. Consumers, customers, and others wish this to be defined and projects to assist in the overview of the industry's substainability index are necessary to answer consumers and customers' questions. Therefore, the Institute funds studies in support of these beliefs.
Other programs: the Institute conducts other program activities that include various meetings and interactions with organizations that value the beliefs established by the Institute's core mission statement.
Education: the Institute believes the future of the Feed industry lies in recruiting people interested and challenged by industry careers. Also, the Institute believes the industry should provide and promote positive messages about the work and products of the industry. Additionally, the Institute believes that educating the Feed industry can be a powerful tool in educating communities and families about animal agriculture. Therefore, the Institute funds projects in support of these beliefs.
Funding support for the national pork board and companies within the pork industry on pedv Research.
Funding support for the "we make smiles" campaign produced in conjunction with palm beach atlantic university to promote the Feed industry to the general public.
Funding support of the national academy of science's nutrient requirements for dairy Research program.