SALISBURY, Md., August 14, 2025— Perdue Farms, through the Franklin P. and Arthur W. Perdue Foundation, has awarded $75,000 in scholarships to children of Perdue associates and independent contract poultry farmers. The scholarships are part of the company’s Delivering Hope To Our Neighbors® initiative focused on improving quality of life and building strong communities.

The Perdue Foundation, the charitable giving partner of Perdue Farms, has awarded scholarships to children of its associates and independent farm family partners annually since 1983.

“Every dollar counts when it comes to assuring that parents can afford the rising cost of sending their children to college,” said Kim Nechay, executive director of the Perdue Foundation. “At Perdue, we are committed to helping students access the education opportunities that will help them achieve a getter quality of life.”

Elizabeth Hoffert, daughter of Chrissy Hoffert of Reading, Pennsylvania, one of 15 students to receive scholarships, will study economics at Colgate University in Madison County, New York. She plans to become an economist specializing in social research.

“One of the key areas I am passionate about is the intersection of research and real-world impact. Statistics and data analysis, two of my favorite subjects, hold immense power in our world,” said Hoffert, whose mother, Chrissy, is a warehouse optimization manager with Perdue in Leesport, Pennsylvania. “With each step I take in my career and personal life, I will continue to fight for a more just and inclusive world for all.”

Other students who received a Perdue Foundation scholarship are:

• Austin Breheny, son of Bill Jr. and Melissa Breheny of Hanson, Massachusetts, will pursue a degree in economics at the University of South Carolina in Columbia.
• Kathryn Bulluck, daughter of Brad and Christy Bulluck of Battleboro, North Carolina, will pursue a degree in animal sciences at the University of Mount Olive.
• Autumn Dotson, daughter of Robert and Taira Dotson of Waxhaw, North Carolina, will pursue a degree in business at the College of Charleston in South Carolina.
• Faith Fuhs, daughter of Bryan and Lindsey Fuhs of Montgomery, Indiana, will pursue a degree in accounting at the University of Notre Dame in St. Joseph County, Indiana.
• Sydnie Harrington, daughter of John and Aliscia Harrington of Berlin, Maryland, will pursue a degree in criminology at the University of Maryland in College Park.
• Matthew Harris, son of Bob and Kristal Harris of New Bern, North Carolina, will pursue a degree in hospitality management at the Volt Center at Craven Community College in New Bern.
• Gregory Lessard, son of Alicia Brennan of Onley, Virginia, will pursue a degree in mechanical engineering at Virginia Tech in Blacksburg.
• Ruxanda Malcoci, daughter of Daniela Gaidau of Warner Robins, Georgia, will pursue a degree in economics with a minor in neuroscience at Duke University in Durham, North Carolina.
• Landon Miller, son of Jonathan and Nora Miller of Montgomery, Indiana, will pursue a degree in physical therapy at the University of Southern Indiana in Evansville.
• Caleb Poe, son of Jody and Christie Poe of Owensboro, Kentucky, will pursue a degree in economics at the University of the Cumberlands in Williamsburg, Kentucky.
• Katie Roach, daughter of Michael and Sheila Roach of Emporia, Virginia, will pursue a degree in kinesiology at James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia.
• William “Liam” Swadley, son of Jonathan and Megan Swadley of Easton, Maryland, will pursue a degree in photography and imaging at New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts in New York City.
• Titan Targac, son of Matt and Valerie Targac of Flatonia, Texas, will pursue a degree in exercise and sports science at Texas State University in San Marcos.
• Katelyn Wingate, daughter of Don and Amy Wingate of Selbyville, Delaware, will pursue a degree in biology at Salisbury University in Maryland.

About the Franklin P. and Arthur W. Perdue Foundation
The Franklin P. and Arthur W. Perdue Foundation, the charitable giving arm of Perdue Farms, was established in 1957 by company founder Arthur W. Perdue and is funded through the estates of Arthur W. Perdue and Frank Perdue. As part of our belief in supporting the communities where and with whom we do business, the Foundation provides grants on behalf of Perdue Farms in communities where large numbers of our associates live and work. At Perdue Farms, we believe in responsible food and agriculture^®.

About Perdue Farms
We’re a fourth-generation, family-owned, U.S. food and agriculture company. Through our belief in responsible food and agriculture, we are empowering consumers, customers, and farmers through trusted choices in products and services.

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Perdue AgriBusiness is a leading merchandiser, processor, and exporter of agricultural products and the largest U.S. manufacturer of specialty, organic, and non-GMO oils. It also ranks as one of the largest suppliers of organic feed ingredients in the world.

Now in our company’s second century, we never use drugs for growth promotion in raising poultry and livestock, and we are actively advancing our animal welfare programs. Our brands are leaders in no-antibiotics-ever and in USDA-certified organic proteins. Learn more at Corporate.PerdueFarms.com.