North Carolina State University. Dept. of Poultry Science.

The first course in poultry at the North Carolina College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts (later, North Carolina State University) was taught in 1900-1901. In 1912, Poultry work became part of the Department of Animal Industry. The Poultry Science Extension Program began in 1907 and originally consisted of demonstration projects. In 1923, the Poultry Department became one of six departments in the new School of Agriculture. In 1962, the name of the department was officially changed to Poultry Science.

From the description of North Carolina State University, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Department of Poultry Science records, 1914-1986 [manuscript] (North Carolina State University). WorldCat record id: 516458974