Healthy soil and sustainable growing

[Harvey Ussery <harvey@themodernhomestead.us>]

Hi All,

I'm posting this notice in case anyone on the list is in my general area 
(northern Virginia)--or knows someone who is--and is interested in 
attending. Thanks.

~Harvey

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There will be a demonstration of a well-equipped Mobile Processing Unit, 
Saturday, June 26, at Chrystal Mehl's farm near Amissville in northern 
Virginia. [See 
http://themodernhomestead.us/article/Small+Broiler+Market.html#1 ]  The 
unit is owned by Michael Akey of Westminster, Maryland, member of 
American Pastured Poultry Producers Association, who will demonstrate 
the effectiveness of his mobile processing station for on-farm 
butchering of poultry.

This will be a *hands-on* demo--you will have the opportunity to process 
broilers yourself using the MPU's equipment under Michael's instruction.

It is *not* the purpose of this event to offer basic butchering 
instruction to backyarders needing to learn these skills. It is intended 
for producers of pastured poultry for small local markets--or for those 
who are considering such a venture, even if they have no experience to 
date--and who would like an introduction to high quality processing 
equipment [Michael's MPU features Eli Reiff's stainless steel processing 
equipment designed specifically for pastured producers]; or a first-hand 
look at the possibilities for putting together a mobile unit themselves, 
perhaps for custom processing. [See a picture of Michael's MPU at 
http://www.localharvest.org/member/M33744 (Note that you can click for a 
larger image.)]

Registration for the event will be required. The fee will be $25, and 
$10 per spouse, partner, or participating child (see next paragraph). 
The demo will start at 10:00 a.m., though you may arrive later during 
the day if convenient. It will conclude at 3:00 p.m. Please bring your 
own lunch.

Please note that no child care will be provided, so we request that you 
not bring young children who require close supervision in an environment 
with the normal farm hazards. Older children who might work with you in 
your processing operation are welcome to attend.

If interested in attending, please be in touch with me by email or 
phone. Registration fees should be sent to me:
      Harvey Ussery
      P O Box 67
      Hume  VA  22639
540-364-1877
harvey@themodernhomestead.us

I will send directions to Chrystal's farm upon receipt of your 
registration fee.

Please pass this announcement on to acquaintances who might be 
interested in attending. I look forward to hearing from you.

~Harvey

--
Harvey in northern Va
www.themodernhomestead.us

My book, THE MODERN HOMESTEAD POULTRY FLOCK, will be published next year by 
Chelsea Green Publishing.