Broiler Processing Workshop in Panama, NY on July 16th, 2pm – 4pm

SOUTHWEST, NEW YORK (June 24, 2024) – Poultry is a low-cost farm enterprise with a short turn-around that holds potential to be a profitable business venture. Farmers are permitted to process up to 1,000 chickens on-farm for resale, though the equipment needs and the process itself may seem daunting. Learning which materials are needed and how to go through processing on a small scale are vital to understanding if this enterprise matches a farm’s capacity and goals.

Julie and Steve grow broilers organically and process them on-farm under the 1,000 bird exemption. Join us for a tour of their small batch pasture-raised broiler enterprise, including production and processing. Their team will take participants through a live processing demonstration, walking them through the steps of how to humanely and safely process chickens on a small scale.

The program will be from 2pm - 4pm on Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at Green Heron Growers at 2361 Wait Corners Road, Panama, NY. All who are interested in raising or are currently raising poultry for meat are welcome to register for this free event. Pre-registrations are required, as there is an attendee limit to ensure everyone can have a clear view of the demonstrations. You can register at this link: https://tinyurl.com/PasturedBroiler2024 or by contacting Amy at 716-640-0844 / amb544@cornell.edu or Lisa at (716) 664-9502 ext 203 / ljk4@cornell.edu.

Please bring your questions. We're looking forward to seeing you there!

These programs are provided free of charge thanks to work supported by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture, U.S. Department of Agriculture, through the Northeast Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education program under subaward number LNE22-435.

SWNYDLFC is a partnership between Cornell University and the CCE Associations of Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie, and Steuben counties. Their team includes Katelyn Walley-Stoll, Farm Business Management (716-640-0522; and Amy Barkley, Livestock Management (716-640-0844). CCE is an employer and educator recognized for valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities and provides equal program and employment opportunities.

For more information about Cornell Cooperative Extension, contact your county’s Association Executive Director. Allegany County – Laura Hunsberger, lkh47@cornell.edu or 585-268-7644. Cattaraugus County – Jocelyn Sikorski (Interim), jas884@cornell.edu or 716-699-2377. Chautauqua County – Emily Reynolds, eck47@cornell.edu or 716-664-9502. Erie County – Diane Held, dbh24@cornell.edu or 716-652-5400. Steuben County – Tess McKinley, tsm223@cornell.edu, or 607-664-2301. 

Last updated June 24, 2024