Poultry Program Set For May 31 In Tarrant County
200 Taylor St
Fort Worth, TX 76102
USA
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Fred M. Hall, Tarrant County CEA, Ph: 817.884.1946; email: [email protected]
Poultry Program Set For May 31 In Tarrant County
A backyard poultry systems program will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 31 in the Fort Worth Room at the Tarrant County Extension Office in Fort Worth. “Housing, bird health and production decisions drive what best management practices are best for your flock,” says new Tarrant County Agriculture and Natural Resources Extension Agent Fred M. Hall, “and we will discuss what alternatives are available for small flock owners in this program.” The movement of the backyard industry from coops and cages to pastured poultry has changed best management practices– predation and feeding more energy because of increased bird activity are higher priorities now. All of these issues will be discussed plus there will be plenty of time for questions. While there is no charge for the program or parking, everyone is asked to reserve their seat on-line at: http://agrilife.org/urbantarrantag/program-registration.
For more information contact the Tarrant County Extension Office at 817.884.1946. The Extension office is located on the fifth floor of the Tarrant County Plaza Building at .
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200 Taylor St
Fort Worth, TX 76102
USA
By Nicholas Waters
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To read more, pick up a copy of the April issue of NTFR magazine. To subscribe by mail, call 940-872-5922.
200 Taylor St
Fort Worth, TX 76102
USA
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To read more, pick up a copy of the April issue of NTFR magazine. To subscribe by mail, call 940-872-5922.
200 Taylor St
Fort Worth, TX 76102
USA
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