I have a conversation with Chrislyn Wood, DVM, about the threat of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) and pasture raised flocks. Dr. Wood is a veterinarian with USDA APHIS and she is involved first hand with HPAI monitoring and response efforts.  We cover a lot of ground, including historical observations, risk assessment, disease identification, and prevention. 

<description>I have a conversation with Chrislyn Wood, DVM, about the threat of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) and pasture raised flocks. Dr. Wood is a veterinarian with USDA APHIS and she is involved first hand with HPAI monitoring and response efforts.  We cover a lot of ground, including historical observations, risk assessment, disease identification, and prevention. </description>

I have a conversation with Chrislyn Wood, DVM, about the threat of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) and pasture raised flocks. Dr. Wood is a veterinarian with USDA APHIS and she is involved first hand with HPAI monitoring and response...

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza and Pastured Poultry Flocks

Greg Gunthorp joins the show to talk about his decision to step away from pasture raised chickens. Covid plays into the story, of course, but the challenges started long before this virus came to be front page news.  We also dig into some processing wisdom and reality. Greg talks consolidation and Bill Gates. We dig deep and cover a lot of interconnected ground.

<description>&lt;p&gt;Greg Gunthorp joins the show to talk about his decision to step away from pasture raised chickens. Covid plays into the story, of course, but the challenges started long before this virus came to be front page news. &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;We also dig into some processing wisdom and reality. Greg talks consolidation and Bill Gates. We dig deep and cover a lot of interconnected ground.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Greg Gunthorp joins the show to talk about his decision to step away from pasture raised chickens. Covid plays into the story, of course, but the challenges started long before this virus came to be front page news.  We also dig into some...

The Days of Wholesale Pastured Chickens are Over for Greg Gunthorp

Cynthia Capers, Heniscity Farm in Tennessee, shares her 20+ year journey from hobby chicken keeper to poultry farmer. Twenty years ago, the sight of six Black Australorps brought tears to her eyes. Today, she's serving her community through egg sales, chick sales, pullet sales, and community education. She's incorporated poultry into their rural bed and breakfast and has become an integral resource in her community.  As a black farmer reconnecting to the land and rediscovering her ancestral roots, the journey isn't easy, but Cynthia is right where she needs to be inspiring those around her. She brings the power of chickens to life. In the show we cover:  <ul> <li>Her exposure to animals in an urban environment</li> <li>Incorporating chickens into the B&B</li> <li>Covid challenges</li> <li>Eggs as the answer to hunger</li> <li>Connecting to the land and honoring Mother Africa</li> <li>Importance of friends and support</li> <li>...and more</li> </ul> Resources:  <a href="http://facebook.com/heniscityfarm">Heniscity Farm on Facebook</a> Nashville Scene Article: <a href= "https://www.nashvillescene.com/news/cover-story/article/21144248/black-farmers-feed-their-neighbors-and-connect-with-their-ancestors"> Black Farmers Feed Their Neighbors and Connect With Their Ancestors</a>.

<description>&lt;p&gt;Cynthia Capers, Heniscity Farm in Tennessee, shares her 20+ year journey from hobby chicken keeper to poultry farmer. Twenty years ago, the sight of six Black Australorps brought tears to her eyes. Today, she's serving her community through egg sales, chick sales, pullet sales, and community education. She's incorporated poultry into their rural bed and breakfast and has become an integral resource in her community. &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;As a black farmer reconnecting to the land and rediscovering her ancestral roots, the journey isn't easy, but Cynthia is right where she needs to be inspiring those around her. She brings the power of chickens to life.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;In the show we cover: &lt;/p&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;Her exposure to animals in an urban environment&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;Incorporating chickens into the B&amp;B&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;Covid challenges&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;Eggs as the answer to hunger&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;Connecting to the land and honoring Mother Africa&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;Importance of friends and support&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;...and more&lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;p&gt;Resources: &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="http://facebook.com/heniscityfarm"&gt;Heniscity Farm on Facebook&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Nashville Scene Article: &lt;a href= "https://www.nashvillescene.com/news/cover-story/article/21144248/black-farmers-feed-their-neighbors-and-connect-with-their-ancestors"&gt; Black Farmers Feed Their Neighbors and Connect With Their Ancestors&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Cynthia Capers, Heniscity Farm in Tennessee, shares her 20+ year journey from hobby chicken keeper to poultry farmer. Twenty years ago, the sight of six Black Australorps brought tears to her eyes. Today, she's serving her community through egg sales,...

Turning a 20 year chicken hobby into a farm with Cynthia Capers

I answer a listener question, "How can I make my small laying hen flock more profitable?" With feedback from the community, insights from The Fighting Farmer, and personal experience, we dive deep into ways to prosper from your small flock of laying hens. The answer divides into three sections: management, pricing, and markets/marketing.  Ask your questions at <a href= "https://pasturedpoultrytalk.com/contact">https://pasturedpoultrytalk.com/contact</a>.

<description>&lt;p&gt;I answer a listener question, "How can I make my small laying hen flock more profitable?" With feedback from the community, insights from The Fighting Farmer, and personal experience, we dive deep into ways to prosper from your small flock of laying hens.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;The answer divides into three sections: management, pricing, and markets/marketing. &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Ask your questions at &lt;a href= "https://pasturedpoultrytalk.com/contact"&gt;https://pasturedpoultrytalk.com/contact&lt;/a&gt;. &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;</description>

I answer a listener question, "How can I make my small laying hen flock more profitable?" With feedback from the community, insights from The Fighting Farmer, and personal experience, we dive deep into ways to prosper from your small flock of laying...

PPT114 - Small Layer Flock Profitability

Perdue acquires Pasturebird and becomes the biggest producer in the space. I unpack what it means on this episode and walk through some history.

<description>&lt;p&gt;Perdue acquires Pasturebird and becomes the biggest producer in the space. I unpack what it means on this episode and walk through some history. &lt;/p&gt;</description>

Perdue acquires Pasturebird and becomes the biggest producer in the space. I unpack what it means on this episode and walk through some history. 

Perdue Acquires Pasturebird

Mike Badger dives into the the production, the processing, the marketing, and the business of farming pasture-raised poultry.  Pastured Poultry Talk is THE podcast where raising chickens, turkeys, and poultry on grass meets real life opportunities, solutions, and farmers. The podcast helps you raise healthy, profitable birds for your family, your community, and your customers.

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