Fermented Feed for Commercial Pastured Poultry: Findings from on-farm research and innovations to make it work

Project Type: Farmer/Rancher
Funds awarded in 2018: $19,814.00
Projected End Date: 06/30/2020
Grant Recipient: Foothills Farm
Region: Western
State: Washington
Principal Investigator:
Matt Steinman
Foothill Farms
Description:
This is a fact sheet summarizing key findings from the fermented feed trial at Foothills Farm in Sedro Woolley, Washington State. It also offers practical suggestions for preparing and delivering fermented feed to a mid-scale commercial flock of pastured poultry. This fact sheet was distributed during workshops hosted by project participants at the 2019 Tilth Conference and 2020 San Juan Islands Agricultural Summit.
Type:
Fact Sheet
File:
Authors:
Louisa Brouwer, Crop scientist
Matt Steinman, Foothills Farm
Target audiences:
Farmers/Ranchers; Educators; Researchers; Consumers
Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the view of the U.S. Department of Agriculture or SARE.