R o b e r t Norton, associate professor            in A    u    b    u   r   n
U n i v e r s  i t y ' s
department of

poultry science and research leader in the Poultry Microbiology and Parasitology Laboratory, has been selected to receive the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director's Award for Community Leadership for the Mobile District in recognition of a national food security information network he has developed and maintains.
      Norton's Web site, Ag-Security.com, was launched in 2002 and uses existing, new and developing technology to detect, identify and respond to both natural disease outbreaks and agriculture-based bioterrorist attacks.
      The objective of Ag-Security.com is to improve the methods of protecting animal agriculture so the consumer is better assured of the continuation of a safe, readily available and economical food supply. Communication, training and outreach are key components of the program, as Norton, through his Web site, compiles data, studies trends and disseminates information throughout the U.S. to agriculture, industry, government, law enforcement and universities.
      Norton, who joined the AU faculty in 1995, is a veterinary microbiologist with research interests in poultry diseases caused by bacteria and parasites and in finding non-drug solutions to these economically important diseases.
      Timothy Munson, special agent in charge of the Mobile FBI field office, presented the award from FBI Director Robert S. Mueller III to Norton Tuesday on the Auburn campus. One individual or organization from each of the FBI's 56 field offices was selected to receive the Director's Award for Community Leadership for 2004.

-by Jamie Creamer, Auburn University, AAES

T h e s e membership teams w e r e m o d e l teams for our campaign. We hope to add more top team’s to this year’s list.
A kickoff conference call was held Tuesday, Nov 9, 2004, to rally up the t r o o p s

Hey Folks!

     It’s that time again. The 2005 AP&EA Membership Drive is well underway. We have been calling, emailing, and faxing the companies to update their lists. Like last year, prizes will be given to those who make the grade. Each person involved in the

membership process has the opportunity to earn a prize.
      Last year’s membership campaign was one of the most successful in history. It seemed that each company put forth an extra effort to get their membership completed. Lists were in and dues were paid in record time!
      We really appreciate the motivation and support of our front-runners like Perdue Farms, Wayne Farms-Enterprise and Troy/US divisions, as well as, Pilgrim’s in Athens.