WSU Extension workshop sheds light on poultry production

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WHAT: Raising Poultry for Meat

WHEN: Sat., Feb. 13, 9 a.m.-noon

WHERE: 78th Street Heritage Farm, 1919 NE 78th St., Vancouver

HOW: Registration is $10, pre-registration required. Registration and details at www.brownpapertickets.com/event/2495040

 

VANCOUVER – WSU Clark County Extension’s Community and Economic Development Program invites the public to Raising Poultry for Meat, a workshop for farmowners interested in adding poultry production to their marketing mix.

 

The workshop will cover breed selection, nutrition, feeding techniques, shelter requirements, and additional resources for beginning and experienced poultry producers. Participants will also have the opportunity to meet other producers, share ideas, and ask questions.

 



The workshop will be held Sat., Feb. 13, 9 a.m.-noon at the 78th Street Heritage Farm, located at 1919 NE 78th St., Vancouver. Registration is $10 and pre-registration is required. Registration and details are available at www.brownpapertickets.com/event/2495040 .

 

Participants will receive handouts and informational resources. Larry Giberson, from Giberson’s Plush Poultry, will present to the class bringing over 50 years’ experience in the poultry industry. He raises and exhibits poultry for his business, as well as during his 30 years working with 4H. A follow-up workshop covering on-farm processing will take place at the Small Acreage Expo in early April.

 

Eric Lambert, Small Acreage Program coordinator said, “This workshop provides participants a great opportunity to learn from someone with decades of experience raising chickens, while also sharing ideas with others in the farming community.”

 

Doug Stienbarger, director, added, “Diversifying their farm operation helps our direct market farmers increase their profitability and sustain their farms.”

 

Call (360) 397-6060 ext. 5729 or email eric.lambert@wsu.edu for more information.