Poultry

Cooking is part necessity, but it’s also partly cultural. The way we cook says a lot about the societies we live in and the traditions that influence our families.

PULLMAN, Wash. – Registration is now open for Livestock 100 short courses offered by Washington State University Extension here March 9 and 10. Beef 100 and Pork 100 will be held at the WSU Spokane County Extension Office on March 9; Lamb 100 and Poultry 100 will be held at the Spokane County Conservation District […]

EVERETT, Wash. – One of the fastest growing segments of the local food movement is naturally raised meats and poultry. Put your acreage to work by learning what it takes to sustainably and profitably raise swine, poultry, and beef, thanks to an upcoming series of workshops from Washington State University Snohomish County Extension. Teachers will […]

Learn innovative techniques for developing and maintaining a healthy farm at an upcoming Field Day on the WSU Puyallup campus July 21. WSU Consumer Food Safety Specialist Karen Killinger will examine alternatives to chlorine for dipping chickens after slaughter and processing. A portable chicken slaughter unit will be on display. A discussion of how to […]

EVERETT, Wash. — Strict sanitation measures by both commercial and hobby poultry producers are critical to preventing an outbreak of avian influenza in Washington state, according to Mike Hackett, Washington State University Snohomish County Extension educator. Hackett says people with small flocks including those who raise geese, ducks, turkeys and other fowl should be especially […]

EVERETT, Wash. — People with small backyard flocks including those who raise chickens, geese, ducks, turkeys and other fowl can play an important role in protecting the state’s commercial poultry industry. Mike Hackett, Washington State University Snohomish County Extension educator, says strict sanitation measures are critical to preventing an outbreak of avian influenza. Pointing to […]