For Immediate Release
International Poultry Expo
Tucker, Ga. - November 6, 2025

AFIA to Host Free Feed Production Education Program at IPPE 2026

The American Feed Industry Association (AFIA) will once again host its annual Feed Production Education Program on Wednesday, Jan. 28, from 8–10 a.m. ET, during the 2026 International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE) in Atlanta, Ga. The session, organized by AFIA’s Production Compliance Committee, is free and open to all IPPE attendees.

As the feed industry continues to navigate evolving federal regulations, this year’s program will offer valuable updates from key agencies, including the Environmental Protection Agency, Food and Drug Administration and Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Attendees will hear from leading experts and AFIA staff on what’s ahead in 2026 and how to maintain compliance in a changing regulatory landscape.

“The Feed Production Education Program is one of AFIA’s cornerstone offerings at IPPE,” said Gary Huddleston, AFIA’s director of feed manufacturing and regulatory affairs. “It provides a concise and practical way for feed mill managers and production professionals to stay current with the latest regulatory, safety and operational trends affecting their businesses.”

In addition to the regulatory updates, the program will feature insights into mycotoxin management and an overview of AFIA’s upcoming education opportunities for 2026. The event will conclude with a summary of the 2025 AFIA/Feedstuffs Feed Facility of the Year program.

The session has been approved for one American Registry of Professional Animal Scientists continuing education unit.

For more information or to register, visit ippexpo.org.

About IPPE
The International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE) is a collaboration of three shows - International Feed Expo, International Meat Expo and the International Poultry Expo - representing the entire chain of protein production and processing. The event is sponsored by the American Feed Industry Association (AFIA), the Meat Institute and U.S. Poultry & Egg Association (USPOULTRY).

About AFIA
Founded in 1909, the American Feed Industry Association (AFIA), based in Arlington, Va., is the world's largest organization devoted exclusively to representing the business, legislative and regulatory interests of the U.S. animal food industry and its suppliers. The organization's membership is comprised of more than 650 domestic and international companies that represent the total feed industry-manufacturers of commercial and integrated feed and pet food, ingredient suppliers, pharmaceutical companies, industry support and equipment manufacturers. AFIA members manufacture more than 75% of the feed and 70% of the non-grain ingredients used in the country. AFIA is also recognized as the leader on international industry developments and holds membership in the International Feed Industry Federation (IFIF).

About the Meat Institute
The Meat Institute represents the full community of people and companies who make the majority of meat American families rely on every day. The Meat Institute's hands-on regulatory and technical expertise, proactive advocacy, unique convening power, collaboration within and beyond animal agriculture, and sector-leading continuous improvement initiatives drive relationships and resources that ensure meat continues to be a vital, trusted pillar of healthy diets and thriving communities for generations to come. To learn more, visit MeatInstitute.org.

About USPOULTRY
U.S. Poultry & Egg Association (USPOULTRY) is the All Feather Association progressively serving its poultry and egg members through research, education, communications and technical services. Founded in 1947, USPOULTRY is based in Tucker, Georgia.

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