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Coop Camp, Part 1

  • 5620 E. River Rd Foster, VA 23056 United States (map)

Coop Camp, Part 1

Thursday, October 29, 2026 • 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

5620 E. River Rd, Foster, VA 23056

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Discover the fundamentals of successful poultry production, from local regulations, site selection, and coop design to breed selection, predator protection, and flock management. Learn about raising birds for eggs, meat, or profit, compare hatching versus purchasing chicks, and gain practical insights during an informative and engaging workshop. A guided farm tour and Q&A will follow the info session, along with fall drinks, light refreshments and snacks.

For more information, contact Ben Dukes at 804-731-7916 / bdukes@vsu.edu or Malique Middleton at 804-481-1163 / mmiddleton@vsu.edu

Virginia Cooperative Extension is a partnership of Virginia Tech, Virginia State University, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), and local governments, and is an equal opportunity employer. For the full non-discrimination statement, please visit ext.vt.edu/accessibility.

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