On-Farm Poultry Processing & Licensing

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Come learn from Jason and the crew at Grimm Family Farm as they demonstrate their new on-farm poultry processing setup on June 24, 2022 at 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. As third-generation farmers, Jason and his wife Hannah raise pasture-based meat birds and, alongside Jason’s family, grow corn, hay, oats, beef, produce and dry beans.

This field day will be a hands-on, live demonstration of processing chickens. Jason will also discuss processing equipment and share how to navigate licensing for on-farm processing.

See & Discuss:

• Steps to processing chickens
• Processing equipment
• Processing licensing
• Processing building infrastructure
• In-state meat marketing

Meal Information: Snacks and refreshments will be provided at the beginning of the field day.

Note: Due to logistics and the risk of bird flu with a poultry-focused field day, attendance at this field day is limited to 30 attendees. Because of this, registration is required or call Debra Boekholder at (515) 232-5661.

For more information, please contact: Emma Liddle