Raising Heritage Poultry for Profit and Pleasure
Date: Saturday, March 29, 2014
Start Time: 9:00 a.m.
End Time: 5:00 p.m.
Location: Kahua Ranch (hosted by Kohala Mountain Farm Pumpkin Patch), 59-564 Kohala Mountain Rd between mile markers 11 and 12
Have you ever tasted farm-fresh eggs or freshly harvested chicken? Many people are now raising their own poultry for personal use or for sale, making this an exciting time in the poultry industry. The marketplace for historical, heritage breeds of poultry is growing rapidly. Would you like to learn about standard-bred poultry? Learn how to breed and reproduce heritage poultry for eggs and meat! Learn about sustainable breeding, and how to market poultry products in stores, restaurants, and in your community. Learn what breeds are on the verge of extinction and how you can be a part of their preservation. During this workshop, you’ll learn how to identify breeds, how to select and breed them legally and safely, how to create an environment for maximum, natural production, and finally how to strategically market your poultry for a small farm profit. We’ll discuss how to choose your breed, prepare your pasture and look at facility options for your flock. You’ll learn the basics of brooding poults–dealing with heat, feeding, watering, pastures, proper fencing and even how to deal with predators. The workshop will end with guidance to marketing your products, planning for profit, and building a sustainable farming program with your flock.
Registration / Fees: Earlybird registration: $49 per person by Friday, March 21. $69 per person after March 21.
How to register: (The website for this past event is no longer available)
For more information contact: jim@centerforpoultry.com or call 209-890-5326.