Griffin will be honored at an awards banquet June 18 in Auburn, Texas.

“Davey’s contributions and leadership in AMSA has shaped the course of its youth development programs,” said Thomas Powell, association executive director.

“His dedication to these programs, as well as the entire meat industry, are equaled by few and exceeded by none, making him a worthy recipient of the Signal Service Award and being named an AMSA Fellow.”

Griffin, faculty advisor for extension’s meat judging program who also works with the Texas FFA meat judging program, is a native of Corsicana, Texas, and attended Texas A&M University, graduating with three degrees in animal science — a bachelor’s degree in 1979, a master’s degree in 1981 and a Ph.D. in 1989.

He began working as an Extension meat specialist in the department of animal science in 1989 and is an associate professor and meat specialist.

Griffin has designed award-winning programs for the livestock and meat industry.

According to his award nomination, his greatest work was the creation of the Beef 101 program, which began in 1989. Thousands of people from all around the world, according to the extension service, have participated in this hands-on workshop designed to allow people to learn the basics of beef. 

—From AgriLife Today news release

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Davey Griffin has been named American Meat Science Association Fellow and Signal Service Award winner. Photo by Blair Fannin.