A news release from Texas A&M AgriLife on March 26 said the former Poultry Science Research, Teaching and Extension Center in College Station will now be known as the Barbara J. Huffman and William M. ‘Bill’ Huffman ‘53 Poultry Science Farm Complex. Although it is colloquially known simply as “The Farm.”
About the center
Located on a 16-acre site, the complex serves as a hub for hands-on instruction, research and industry collaboration within the Texas A&M College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Department of Poultry Science.
University leaders said the renaming recognizes 1953 graduate Bill Huffman, who was also a poultry judging champion, and his wife Barbara, for their financial support of the program and its future development.
The facility supports teaching and research related to poultry and egg production and includes classrooms where students receive practical training alongside academic coursework.
What they’re saying
“The department made a lasting impact on my life,” Huffman said, according to a news release. “Our hope is that by supporting the department and this complex, we might impact students in ways that enhance their careers and lives.”
Department leaders said the renaming reflects continued investment in workforce preparation for the poultry industry, one of Texas’ major agricultural sectors.
Before you go
The complex is used for student instruction, applied research and outreach efforts connecting the university with producers and industry partners across the state.
University officials marked the renaming during a recent campus ceremony celebrating the donors’ contributions and the program’s ongoing role in agricultural education.