Introduction to Rabbit Farming
Tuesday, January 13, 2026 • 9:00AM - 11:00AM
Microsoft Teams Virtual Meeting
Join Royal Roots Farm, a Prince George Rabbitry to learn the fundamentals of rabbit production, including breeds, housing, feeding, and marketing. This workshop provides a complete introduction to raising rabbits as a profitable and low-maintenance livestock option for small and beginning farmers. Participants will learn about breed selection, housing systems, feeding requirements, reproduction cycles, record-keeping, and basic health and biosecurity practices. The session will also cover marketing opportunities including direct sales, value-added products, and integration into diversified farm enterprises. Whether you aim to produce meat, breeding stock, manure for gardens, or student project animals, this training offers practical tools to confidently begin or expand your rabbit operation at home or on the farm. Ideal for beginners seeking to add efficient, low-cost livestock to their operation.
For more information, please contact Tabitha Bugg at 804.892.2997 or tbugg@vsu.edu.
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