Market Farming

[CAVM AT aol.com]

Is it appropriate to inquire about poultry growing on small farms not 
involved with an integrator?

I wonder if the independent poultry producer, whether free range, organic or 
whatever, has the infrastructure needed to produce, process and market 
poultry outside the sphere of the big integrators.  It seems to me that the 
demand for fresh poultry, organic and free range poultry is sufficient in the 
ethnic and health conscience markets.  This would be especially true near the 
big cities and military bases with their diverse ethnic populations and the 
demand for healthy ingredients.

Is the market for live birds sufficient for the economics or can backyard 
processing satisfy the demand?

Are there any thoughts on the viability of independent producers?

Cornelius A. Van Milligen