Students taking part in Novus International’s 2nd annual “Science: A Foundation for Dynamic Careers” days have had the chance to tour the animal health company’s research farm, better known as “Green Acres,” in Montgomery County, Missouri … a rare treat for visitors to Novus.

Meeting the group at the farm was Novus’ manager of product research, Skip Hampton, who was able to give the students some insight into how the company operates their facilities, in particular, their poultry product testing areas.

“Really, what we wanted to show them is what we do at Novus, how we do things, and how you can do agriculture in a sustainable fashion and generate as little waste as possible and do it economically.”

Hampton says the setup at the farm is close to how the industry operates.

“We’re trying to mimic things that are done in industry so it’s comparing apples to apples, to make sure that what’s relevant here is relevant in the industry.”

He adds that a tour of Novus’ research farm is just another example of how the company can educate in more ways than one.

More of my interview with Skip is available in the player below.

2010 Novus International Science: A Foundation for Dynamic Careers Photo Album