Instructors: OSU Faculty: Jim Hermes, Poultry Specialist; Melissa Matthewson, Extension Small Farms; Beth & Kerry Olson, B&K Natural Farms This class is for small farm entrepreneurs or hobby
farmers interested in adding laying hens, broiler chickens or turkeys to their small farm operation. Topics will include general management, nutrition and health of poultry; choosing an alternative
poultry production system; poultry farmer panel and Q & A; poultry marketing opportunities; and rules and regulations for direct marketing and poultry processing. The workshop will end with a
field tour of B & K Natural Farms, a local pastured poultry farm in Sutherlin,OR.