If you’ve been thinking about getting some chickens for homegrown eggs, the Backyard Chicken Program on Saturday, June 1, will help you learn what all is involved. This program, sponsored by Smith and Cherokee County Texas AM AgriLife Extension offices, starts at 9 a.m. in the Cherokee County Expo Center. Registration is at 8:30 a.m..
The morning session will cover laying flock breeds, nutrition, diseases, housing and regulations. The speaker is Dr. Morgan Farnell, associate professor, Extension program leader and specialist for poultry management. After a catered lunch, attendees will tour Poppa Skinny’s Farm near Dialville, which raises chickens, pork, seasonal produce and fruit using sustainable and organic production techniques.
The cost is $25 (includes lunch) and requires an RSVP to 903-590-2980 by tomorrow, Friday, May 24. For more information, contact the Smith or Cherokee County Extension offices.
Keith Hansen is Smith County horticulturist with the Texas AM AgriLife Extension Service. His web page is EastTexasGardening.
tamu.edu. His blog is agrilife.org/etg.
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