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MARYLAND POULTRY EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM

Extension Education

Richard Nottingham
Agent, Agriculture & Natural Resources
University of Maryland Extension
PRINCESS ANNE

Abstract

The University of Maryland Extension has developed an educational program to assist Maryland’s small flock and commercial poultry growers. A small flock program focused on biosecurity and avian diseases. Over 100 small flock growers have attended a three hour workshop discussing several poultry management topics and an 82 page workshop manual was developed and distributed to workshop participants. This manual is a resource for small flock owners seeking flock management, health, nutrition and processing information. In addition, a small flock biosecurity resource website was designed (www.healthybirds.umd.edu). A workshop series for commercial poultry growers included such topics as energy efficiency, environmental regulations, avian diseases, and manure handling. Several publications have also been developed. Some of these publications are Broiler Production for Management for Potential and Existing Growers, Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations Guidelines, Common Energy Hogs of a Poultry House and Preventing Fires in Manure Storage Structures. A website for commercial poultry growers (www.mdchick.umd.edu) provides commercial poultry growers with practical knowledge about poultry production practices. The Maryland Poultry Educational program provides farm families with educational resources to assist with management decisions as they continue to develop, maintain, and operate economically viable and environmentally responsible poultry operations.

Poster has NOT been presented at any previous NACAA AM/PIC

This poster is being submitted for judging. It will be displayed at the AM/PIC if not selected as a State winner. The abstract will be published in the proceedings.

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Authors: *J.R. Timmons, J.L. Rhodes, J.R. Nottingham
  1. Timmons, *. Extension Specialist, University of Maryland Extension, Maryland, 21801
  2. Rhodes, J. Extension Educator, Queen Anne's County, University of Maryland Extension, Maryland, 21617
  3. Nottingham, J. Extension Educator, Somerset County, University of Maryland Extension, Maryland, 21853