Event Details

Date

September 29, 2020

Time

6:30pm - 8:00pm

Location

Online Webinar - Zoom

Host

CCE Allegany
Lynn Bliven

Pre-Registration Deadline: September 18, 2020

On Farm Poultry Processing Workshop

September 29, 2020

On Farm Poultry Processing Workshop

CCE Agriculture Program welcomes you to join us for a zoom presentation on Tuesday evenings, September 22nd and 29th from 6:30-8:00 PM. This training addresses the needs for small-scale poultry producers wanting to process under the NYS 1000 bird exemption. New to Zoom? No worries, we can help you get signed up and familiar with Zoom prior to class.

We will cover the processing of birds and demonstrate proper techniques for dressing poultry along with reviewing requirements for selling poultry under 1000 bird exemption in New York State. Workshop participants will learn to recognize diseases of public health concern, take basic biosecurity measures, write and implement basic Standard Sanitary Operating Procedures, develop Good Manufacturing Practices and an understanding of Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point plans, along with properly dispose of offal and management of waste water.

There is a $25 fee per farm and pre-registration is required by September 18, 2020. Space is limited to allow for interaction and engagement of students. To pre-register contact Lynn Bliven by email lao3@cornell.edu. Once registered you will receive the Zoom link and handout materials for the training. Two people per farm may complete the training and receive a Certificate of Completion. At least one should be the primary insurance policyholder for those seeking insurance coverage.




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