Poultry Farm Management for New & Existing Growers

The University of Maryland Extension has created a one-day workshop for new and existing poultry farmers on Delmarva focusing on poultry farm management. With today’s environment it is important to learn about the many aspects of poultry farm management.

The topics that will be addressed are farm management, site management and maintenance, best management practices, mortality, manure handling, litter management, windbreaks/vegetative environmental buffers, financial/recordkeeping, concentrated animal feeding operation regulations, nutrient management, comprehensive nutrient management plans, Environmental Protection Agency inspections and emergency preparedness. We will also share all the information in a binder to take back to the farm for future reference. Certificate of completion will be awarded to each participant.

If you wish to register by phone contact:

Shelia Oscar at 410-742-1178 soscar@umd.edu or Sheila Shorter at 410-758-0166 or sshorter@umd.edu

This workshop is open to all. If you need special assistance, please register two weeks before the date. Registration cost of $30 includes continental breakfast, lunch and materials. Please register by July 18, 2014. For more information, call or email Jenny Rhodes, jrhodes@umd.edu, 410-758-0166 or Jon Moyle, jmoyle@umd.edu, 410-742-1178.

University of Maryland Extension programs are open to everyone without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital or parental status, or disability.