Backyard Rabbit Marketing
Tuesday, November 22, 2022 • 10 am–12 pm
Emporia, Virginia
Veteran farmer Al Becker of Emporia Rabbitry will discuss how he uses social media to market a successful rabbit breeding operation. He sells his processed rabbits at farmers markets and animal swaps. He will also talk about equipment, feeding and care, the importance of recordkeeping, and ways to improve breeding stock.
Emporia Rabbitry is dedicated to breeding and raising superior quality New Zealand White meat rabbits. Following the European model of semi-intensive rabbit management, Emporia Rabbitry continually strives to improve the supply of commercially produced meat rabbits for high-end restaurants and individuals. New Zealand rabbits are prized for their quick growth rate and meat production.
Space is limited to 25 participants.
For more information, contact Tammy Holler at 804-229-2730, or tholler@vsu.edu; or Marilyn Estes at 804-481-0485 or mestes@vsu.edu.
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.
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