Hardin County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2024 - Jun 30, 2025
| 1015 - Poultry/Small Flocks | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1015.11) | 0 |
Number of people who increased their knowledge and understanding of pastured poultry for small and limited resource farmers |
| 1015.1) | 1378 |
Number of producers who increased their knowledge on poultry health and nutrition |
| 1015.12) | 0 |
Number of potential or beginning producers who gained awareness about the National Poultry Improvement program (NPIP) |
| 1015.14) | 0 |
Number of beginning farmers who implemented pastured poultry fencing and mobile housing |
Success Stories
Meat Bird Processing Workshop Supports Homesteading Movement
Author: William Crawford
Major Program: Poultry/Small Flocks
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 phe
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