Washington County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2022 - Jun 30, 2023
| 1015 - Poultry/Small Flocks | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1015.14) | 6 |
Number of beginning farmers who implemented pastured poultry fencing and mobile housing |
| 1015.12) | 32 |
Number of potential or beginning producers who gained awareness about the National Poultry Improvement program (NPIP) |
| 1015.1) | 52 |
Number of producers who increased their knowledge on poultry health and nutrition |
| 1015.11) | 52 |
Number of people who increased their knowledge and understanding of pastured poultry for small and limited resource farmers |
Success Stories
Backyard Poultry
Author: Taylor Graves
Major Program: Poultry/Small Flocks
The average price of a dozen eggs in the U.S. was $4.21 in February 2023, according to the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics. That is more than double the price in February 2022 of about $2.00 a dozen, so it came as no surprise when community members began to reach out seeking information on starting their own backyard flock. This inspired the Washington County County Agriculture and Natural Resources (ANR) Extension Agent to host a class on the basics of backyard poultry. The progr
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