USPOULTRY will hold its annual Poultry Processor Workshop on May 13-14 in Nashville, Tenn., at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Downtown. This year's program will cover a variety of important topics, including leadership development, a U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service update, immigration and labor concerns, as well as Occupational Safety and Health Administration compliance, line speed, injury prevention and ergonomics. The program will also address issues related to highly pathogenic avian influenza, avian metapneumovirus and biosecurity.

A panel discussion will focus on communicating with a diverse workforce, while additional sessions will cover interventions and validation resources for Campylobacter and Salmonella. Other topics include vision grading for bird defects and quality, live production assistance in managing microbes in the field, preventative maintenance, and case studies on retained moisture protocols and process control.

“Don’t miss the chance to connect with experts at the 2025 Poultry Processor Workshop. Whether you’re looking to enhance your career, learn something new or simply explore fresh ideas, the workshop offers something for everyone,” said Steve Snyder, corporate director of operations, Claxton Poultry Farms and program planning committee chair.  

The agenda was developed by a program committee of plant managers and food safety and quality assurance professionals that includes Kelly Baker, Maple Leaf Farms; Valerie Dahlke, Wayne-Sanderson Farms; Corbett Kloster, Fieldale Farms Corporation; Dawn Lynch, House of Raeford Farms Inc.; Nicole Reynolds, House of Raeford Farms Inc.; Steve Smith, Golden Rod Broilers; Steve Snyder, Claxton Poultry Farms, program planning committee chair; Kerry Vermeer, Pilgrim’s; and Matthew Wooten, Wayne-Sanderson Farms.

To view the full agenda, register for the Poultry Processor Workshop and reserve your hotel room, click here or visit uspoultry.org.