Maryland Poultry

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News:

Maryland Department of Agriculture Pivots Toward a More Options-Driven Nutrient Management Plan Writing Program

Annapolis, MD (June 1, 2023) – The Maryland Department of Agriculture today announced a shift in its Nutrient Management Plan Writing Program that will focus on a new approach to education, training, and farmer empowerment. The decision to move to this new options-rich model comes as a greater demand for plan writing has increased following the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more...

Pollinator plots make great buffers ~ and help the bees!

Pollinator J. Moyle pic 5.26.23 — Pollinator plot captured by J. Moyle - Spring 2023

Commercial Poultry Grower Topics for 2023:
June 7, 2023: DCA Booster BBQ (Harrington)
September 6, 2023: Taxes (Denton)
November 1, 2023: Insurance (Denton)

Recent Programming:

May 3, 2023: 'Energy and Cost-Share Opportunities' - Full Videos - Click on presentation:

April 5, 2023: 'Poultry House Litter Management" with Dr. Craig Coufal of Jones-Hamilton Co.

'Poultry House Litter Management'

To see the Backyard Farming Zoom - The Poo Session Videos, click here or on Small Flock/Backyard Poultry (card) below

To see more presentation and videos, click on Commercial Poultry Production below then Grower Lunch Breaks, or click here: Grower Lunch Breaks

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For the latest on A.I. in Commercial Poultry, click on Commercial Poultry Production, Avian Influenza

Click Here to View Videos: Preventing Outbreaks of Avian Influenza

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Commercial Poultry Production

Our goal is to help Delmarva's poultry industry and growers with general practical knowledge about production practices in order to continue to develop, maintain, and operate economically viable and environmentally responsible poultry operations.
Upcoming Poultry Events

o June 7: DCA Booster Banquet & BBQ
o Sept: Taxes - G.L.B. in Denton,
o Oct 7: Delmarva Chicken Festival, 100 Years of Chicken! Salisbury
Small Flock/Backyard Poultry

Interested in owning a small flock?
Do you already have a small flock?
Raising a backyard flock can be very rewarding for the entire family. Poultry is usually classified into three categories: 1) egg layers, 2) meat-type, and 3) dual purpose.
Poultry Publications

Commercial Poultry
Backyard/Small Flock Poultry
Biosecurity
Grower Lunch Break Notes
International
Newsletters
Poultry Health
Videos and Podcasts

Preventing Outbreaks of Avian Influenza Through Science-based Education of:
'Commercial Poultry Farmers', 'Technical Personnel' and 'Backyard Poultry Producers' with subtitles in 5 languages;
Disease Control; Backyard: Raising Laying Hens, Backyard Farming Video Poo Series
Meet Our Educators

Extension Specialists and County Educators are available to help answer questions and give advice in care and management of your flock.