General Information
COURSE:
The 30th National Egg Quality School (NEQS) will be held May 20 to 23, 2024, Park City, UT. The NEQS continues the tradition of a curriculum that is designed for the serious-minded student who is willing to learn as much as possible about egg quality in a concentrated, comprehensive four days. A combination of lectures, individualized instruction and hands-on laboratory experience has proven to be a successful technique in preparing students to be a more knowledgeable egg emissary. The class will be divided into sections of six students, each with an instructor who will work with their section throughout the course – reviewing and explaining lecture material, answering questions, instructing them in the laboratory and preparing students for the exam.
SPONSORSHIP
U.S. Poultry & Egg Association, Diamond V, Hickman’s Family Farms, MPS Egg Farms, Arkansas Livestock & Poultry Commission, Center Fresh Group / Versova, Mid-Sates Specialty Eggs LLC, MOBA, Opal Foods, Prairie Star Farms, CCF Brands – Great Day Foods, Eggland’s Best, Hendrix Genetics, Hidden Villa Ranch/Nest Fresh Eggs, Kuhl Corporation, Weaver Brothers, Coast Packaging Co, Evonik Corporation, Fassio Egg Farms, Lathem Family Farms, Marketing Concepts Group, Aviagen Inc., Michael Foods, Inc. and Dolco Packaging have generously provided donations during 2023 to further the educational opportunities offered by the school.
View/download 2024 Sponsorship Letter
View/download 2024 Sponsorship Form
Sponsorship Levels:
Diamond Sponsor – $5,000.00: includes a full page of the company’s ad/logo in students’ proceedings
Platinum Sponsor – $3-4,999.00: includes a half page with sponsor’s company logo/ad in students’ proceedings
Gold Sponsor – $1- 2,999.00
Silver Sponsor – $500-999.00
Bronze Sponsor – $250-499.00
Friend of NEQS Sponsor – Up to $249
HOW TO REGISTER
Enrollment deadline: April 1, 2024
Complete the Application for Admission available on the website or print and mail to the National Egg Quality School.
National Egg Quality School
CDFA-MPES
Attn: Penny Arana – National Egg Quality School
1220 N Street, Suite 342
Sacramento, CA 95814
E-mail: [email protected]
Telephone: (916) 900-5062
Direct: (916) 203-1497
The 2024 Registration will be on December 7, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. EST. Applications received early will NOT be accepted.
Apply early to ensure acceptance. Enrollment is limited to 84 students for the school. Applications will be accepted in order of receipt and all applications will be acknowledged. Fees will be refunded if a notice of withdrawal is received by April 1, 2024. After that date, fees will be retained to cover committed costs.
QUESTIONS: Contact Diana Sparks, Treasurer, [email protected] or (479) 464-0544.
LEADERSHIP
The school is administered through a Board of Directors elected by egg industry stakeholders with support and leadership provided by the following organizations:American Egg Board, Auburn University, Arizona Department of Agriculture, Arkansas Department of Agriculture, CCF Brands, California Department of Food and Agriculture, Egg Nutrition Center, Food and Drug Administration, University of Georgia, Pro Egg Cooperative, University of Illinois, Maryland Department of Agriculture, Minnesota Department of Agriculture, University of Minnesota, Missouri Department of Agriculture, Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, Pennsylvania State University, North Carolina State University, Texas Tech University, United Egg Producers, United States Department of Agriculture, U.S. Poultry and Egg Association, Virginia Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services and Virginia Tech. The instruction staff includes leading university scientists, experienced state and federal regulatory officials, and seasoned industry organization.
ACCOMMODATIONS & RATES
(Payable individually to the Hotel): The Sheraton Park City hotel, 1895 Sidewinder Dr., Park City, UT 84060, # (435)649-2900 with a room rate of $159.00 single and $159.00 double plus applicable tax per night. Cancellation, early arrival, and early departure fees apply. Complimentary on-site parking. Transportation available via Uber, Lyft, shuttle service via Southbound Transportation, # (435)212-6727 to/from the Salt Lake City SLC (37 miles). All travel costs to be paid by attendees. Complimentary Local Shuttle on hotel property.
Please DO NOT make hotel reservations. Room reservations must be made through Penny Arana, California Department of Food & Agriculture/ESQM.
TUITION & MEALS
The tuition prior to April 1, 2024, is $600 for Academia and Government and $700 for all others; after April 1, 2024, is $700 for Academia and Government and $800 for all others. This fee includes all books, supplies and group meal functions. Group meal functions are lunch on Monday; lunch and dinner on Tuesday; lunch on Wednesday, and coffee breaks. Your check or PayPal payment for tuition and meals must accompany your application.
UPON ACCEPTANCE
When your application for admission is accepted, you will be notified via a confirmation letter. You will receive another email providing additional student, school, and hotel information prior to attending the school. This information will help you plan your trip and make your stay at the National Egg Quality School both a productive and pleasant learning experience. Dress for the school is casual. Course materials will be provided after registration at 8:30 a.m. on Monday, May 20, 2024. Section assignments will be in these materials.
CERTIFICATES AWARDED
Certificates of Proficiency will be awarded to those students who attend all sessions and satisfactorily pass the examination on Thursday. Students that attend all sessions but do not take the exam on Thursday will be awarded a Certificate of Attendance.