ATLANTA — Mike Levengood, Perdue Farms vice president, chief animal care officer and farmer relationship advocate, was named USPOULTRY’s Workhorse of the Year during the Chair’s Reception at the International Poultry Expo, part of the 2026 International Production & Processing Expo. The poultry industry’s most prestigious honor is awarded annually in recognition of dedicated service and valuable leadership given to the Association and the poultry industry.
Levengood was “collared” with the long-established horse collar by Jonathan Cade, Hy-Line International, outgoing USPOULTRY chair. He was also presented with a commemorative plaque.
Levengood is a graduate of Pennsylvania State University, where he obtained a bachelor of business administration in agriculture business management. He has served the poultry industry in various capacities, including serving on the USPOULTRY Executive Committee and as chair in 2023. He is also the past chairman of the National Chicken Council Growout Committee. He joined Perdue in 1984, where he has held various senior-level positions.
“It is a great honor to present this distinguished award to Mike in recognition of his dedicated service to both the poultry and egg industry and USPOULTRY,” Nath Morris, USPOULTRY president, said. “Through steadfast service and a genuine commitment to supporting others, Mike has made a lasting and meaningful impact on both the industry and USPOULTRY.”
