Aug 2nd Organic Poultry Processing Workshop Participant

Learn how to safely and humanely harvest chickens and prepare them for cold storage or cooking. 

In this on farm workshop we will review the safety and cleaning protocols of the Maine 1000-bird exemption processing license, talk about humane slaughtering and handling techniques, and work through processing whole organic birds through scalding, plucking, evisceration and bagging. Participants will work with farm staff in our licensed on farm slaughter facility to process chickens from live birds to bagged whole carcasses. Each Participant will go home with a fresh whole organic chicken.

Light refreshments and restrooms provided. Participants should arrive wearing closed-toe waterproof shoes (ideally boots), long pants, clothes you don't mind getting messy, and layers appropriate to the weather. Please bring water and a bagged lunch.

Workshop fees are on a sliding scale. We hope this scale will enable all who are interested to attend. For this model to work, we ask you to take into consideration your income and family resources when you choose your registration type. Fees: 

• Contributing neighbor: $90

• Above median income/wealth: $85 

• Well below median income/wealth: $70

Pre-registration is required! There are only 6 spots available and registration is on a first-come, first-serve basis. The registration deadline is July 20th Re. Ages 18+. For more information or to register, email anugent@coa.edu or call 207-610-0552.