The Feed Science Podcast Show - Mikaela Heggenstaller: Organic Poultry Feed Challenges | Ep. 155

In this episode of The Feed Science Podcast Show, Mikaela Heggenstaller, Director of Poultry Nutrition at Handsome Brook Farms, discusses organic poultry nutrition, ingredient sourcing, amino acid limitations, feed quality management, and partnerships across the organic feed supply chain. She also shares perspectives on women in agriculture and evolving workplace dynamics within the feed industry. Listen now on all major platforms!

What you'll learn:  

• Organic feed requirements
• Amino acid limitations
• Ingredient sourcing strategies
• Feed quality management
• Women in agriculture

Meet the guest:

Mikaela Heggenstaller is Director of Poultry Nutrition at Handsome Brook Farms, where she oversees nutrition, feed, and ingredient quality programs for specialty egg production. Her background includes feed manufacturing, quality management, poultry nutrition, and industry collaboration. Mikaela earned degrees from Tarleton State University and Texas A&M University Commerce and is pursuing a PhD in Poultry Science at North Carolina State University. Listen to Mikaela Heggenstaller on The Feed Science Podcast Show, available on all major platforms.

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