N.C. Cooperative Extension, Watauga County Center is excited to announce a Poultry Processing Workshop on April 27th beginning at 9:00am at Watauga High School. This workshop will begin with classroom instruction on topics including basic flock management, processing procedures, and becoming a poultry exempt operator in NC. Lunch will be provided, then attendees will have the opportunity for hands-on processing practice, including deboning.
Registration for this event is $25 per person which covers the cost of supplies and lunch. This workshop satisfies the training requirement to rent the Watauga County MPU. Registration can be found at go.ncsu.edu/wataugapoultry Contact Kendra, Livestock and Field Crops Agent, with any questions by calling 828-264-3061 or emailing her atkendra_phipps@ncsu.edu.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, we will honor requests for reasonable accommodations made by individuals with disabilities. Please direct accommodation requests to: Kendra Phipps, kpphipps@ncsu.edu or by calling 828-264-3061. Requests can be served more effectively if notice is provided at least 10 days before the event.
