UPCOMING EVENTS

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 is $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.

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 contact Harvey by email or
phone. Registration fees should be sent to:
       Harvey Ussery
       P O Box 67
       Hume  VA  22639
540-364-1877
harvey@themodernhomestead.us

Directions to Chrystal's farm will be sent upon receipt of your
registration fee.