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The 2024 Poultry Grower Expo will be held April 3, 2024, hosted by your Delmarva Poultry Team, UME, UMES, UDEL, and DCA.

  • This will be an educational day and a chance to network and visit with our poultry grower community. The day will go from 9 AM - 2 PM

  • A FREE LUNCH will be provided - so it's important that you preregister so we have enough food for everyone!

  • For our Poultry Growers, please register athttps://bit.ly/42vnpyj

  • And our Sponsors, please register at:  http://tinyurl.com/2024growerexpo

  • MD and DE Nutrient Management Credits will be available

  • As always, we want to make sure to take Biosecurity precautions and wear footwear/clothing that have not been in poultry houses.

  • We can't wait to see you all on April 3, 2024!!

 

NEWS: 

Mental Health Links/Publications:

Farm Stress website https://extension.umd.edu/programs/agriculture-food-systems/program-areas/integrated-programs/farm-stress-management  We have a Mental Health Specialist, Alex Chan, Ph.D., LCMFT    https://go.umd.edu/farmtherapy       

 

A.I. HOTLINES 

• In Delaware, email the Delaware Poultry Health Hotline at poultry.health@delaware.gov or call 302-698-4507 and provide your contact information, size of flock, location, and concerns.
• In Maryland, report any unusual or sudden increases in sick birds to the MDA Animal Health Program at 410-841-5810 or after hours at 410-841-5971. 
• In Virginia, report sick birds or unusual bird deaths to the State Veterinarian’s Office at 804-692-0601 or vastatevet@vdacs.virginia.gov or through the USDA’s toll-free number, 866-536-7593.

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USDA HPAI 2022/2024 Confirmed Detections:  USDA - HPAI 2022/2023 CONFIRMED DETECTIONS

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Commercial Poultry Grower Meeting Topics for 2024:

  • May 1 - Insurance (Georgetown)
  • May 15 - Poultry Farm Management for Existing, New & Potential Growers (Georgetown)
  • May 22 - Poultry Farm Management for Existing, New & Potential Growers (Snow Hill)
  • May 29 - IPM and Pollinator Day (Salisbury)
  • June 5 - DCA Booster Banquet (Harrington)

 

TAKE A LOOK!

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

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  • Maryland Poultry Farm

    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. 

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    Upcoming Poultry Events

    o Mar 6 - GLB Poultry Diseases 2.0 (Denton)
    o Apr 3 - Poultry EXPO Day (Princess Anne)
    o May 1 - Insurance (Georgetown)
    o May 15 - Farm Mgmnt for New, Existing, Potential Growers (Georgetown)
    o May 22 - Farm Mgmnt for New, Existing, Potential Growers (Snow Hill)

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    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. 

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    Poultry Publications

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

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    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

  • Poultry Meet Our Educators

    Meet Our Educators

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

Need Help?

Contact:        Jon Moyle, Poultry Specialist, jmoyle@umd.edu, 443-754-0539 

                          Jenny Rhodes, Principal Agent and Extension Educator, jrhodes@umd.edu, 410-310-0103

                          Nathaniel Tablante, DVM, nlt@umd.edu

                          Mostafa Ghanem, DVM, mghanem@umd.edu

                          Maegan Perdue, Senior Agent Associate, mperdue@umd.edu, 443-523-4389

                          List of Agriculture & Food Systems Agents by Maryland Counties

                          Directory:  UME Eastern Shore Offices and NMP Regional Offices