Small-Scale Poultry Production

Learn the ins and outs of raising chickens, turkeys and other poultry. This class is designed for those interested in raising poultry for eggs or for meat. Dr. Jim Hermes will cover topics including hatching eggs, brooding and raising chicks, poultry nutrition, flock & bird health, breeds of poultry, and housing for poultry.

OSU Extension Service, Lane Community College AgriBusiness and the Small Business Development Center in Eugene are teaming up to offer a 9-part  class series designed for new farmers and others interested in expanding their knowledge about agriculture opportunities on a small-scale.

The classes will be held at the LCC campus at 4000 East 30th Avenue, Building 17, Room 310 in Eugene, Oregon on the 2nd Wednesday of each month beginning in October.  Participants may register for the entire series which costs $150 or  an individual class for $35 each.

Registration for these classes will be handled through Lane Community College.  You may download and mail-in the registration form or call (541) 463-6200 or (541) 463-6211.