Backyard Poultry 101
Wednesday, February 3, 2021 • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Charlotte County Extension Office
133 LeGrand Avenue, Charlotte Courthouse, Virginia
In these times of pandemic, many families are interested in growing their own food. This workshop will help those who want to produce their own meat and eggs in their own back yard. Topics to be covered will include the raising, housing, and feeding of chickens, turkeys, and waterfowl.
For more information, contact Small Farm Outreach agent Leonard Elam at (804) 894-3095 or lelam@vsu.edu.
This workshop costs $5 and open to the public. Space is limited to the first 10 registrants.
WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT ATTENDING THIS PROGRAM DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC
Virginia Cooperative Extension (VCE) will follow all current CDC guidelines to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 during this program. Additionally, all VCE employees and members of the public attending a VCE public program are expected to: 1) wear a face shield or mask over their nose and mouth, 2) stay a minimum of six feet away from others, 3) wash or disinfect their hands frequently, and 4) stay home if they or anyone close to them have experienced any COVID-19 symptoms any time two weeks prior to the program or if they have been knowingly exposed to someone with COVID-19 two weeks prior to the program.
If you are a person with a disability and desire any assistive devices, services or other accommodations to participate in this activity, please contact the Small Farm Outreach Program office at smallfarm@vsu.edu or call (804) 524-3292 / TDD (800) 828-1120 during business hours of 8 am. and 5 p.m. to discuss accommodations five days prior to the event.