Extension
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Contributed.
with Local Stakeholders.
of Multistate Efforts.
of Volunteers Engaged.
Number of people who increased their knowledge and understanding of pastured poultry for small and limited resource farmers |
32 |
Number of producers who increased their knowledge on poultry health and nutrition |
38 |
Number of potential or beginning producers who gained awareness about the National Poultry Improvement program (NPIP) |
12 |
Number of beginning farmers who implemented pastured poultry fencing and mobile housing |
6 |
Homesteading has been increasing in popularity since 2020. According to data from the Homesteaders of America website (homesteadersamerica.com), 59% of people engaged in this once mainstream production system, stated that food security was a primary incentive. Additionally, 58% noted that the desire for healthier food drove them, 56% longed for a simpler lifestyle while around 52% reasoned that government unrest and policies caused them to begin the homesteading journey.To address this phenomeno...
