Project Type: Research and Education
Funds awarded in 2022: $175,000.00
Projected End Date: 11/30/2025
Grant Recipient:
Cornell University
Region: Northeast
State: New York
Project Leader:
Amy Barkley
Cornell University
Description:
Over the past three years, Cornell Cooperative Extension has worked with nearly 40 small farmers across NYS to gather information on the true costs of raising broilers (meat chickens) on pasture. This presentation is a summary of the findings of this research project.
We will share:
Statewide averages and benchmarks for both raising and selling meat chickens
Common pitfalls when it comes to being profitable
The performance metrics for Cornish Cross and Slow Growth broilers raised on pasture
Evidence-based suggestions to improve both performance and profitability
We will share:
Statewide averages and benchmarks for both raising and selling meat chickens
Common pitfalls when it comes to being profitable
The performance metrics for Cornish Cross and Slow Growth broilers raised on pasture
Evidence-based suggestions to improve both performance and profitability
Type:
Video
Transcript Embedded:
Yes
Target audience:
Farmers/Ranchers
This product is associated with the project "Optimizing the Economic Return of Pasture-Raised Slow-growth and Conventional Broilers"
Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and should not be construed to represent any official USDA or U.S. Government determination or policy.