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Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE)
SARE Outreach; Patapsco Building, Suite 1122
College Park, MD 20742-6715; info@sare.org
SARE is a nationwide grant making and education program with the mission of advancing sustainable innovations to the whole of American agriculture. SARE Outreach produces information on sustainable agriculture, primarily based on SARE research results.

National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service (ATTRA)
P.O. Box 3838, Butte, MT 59702; (800) 275-6228
Provides assistance and resources to farmers and other ag professionals. ATTRA has a tremendous amount of information on nearly every agricultural enterprise, including sustainable poultry.

Alternative Farming Systems Information Center (AFSIC)
USDA National Agricultural Library Rm. 132
Beltsville, MD 20705; (301) 504-6559;
Provides online information resources, referrals and database searching, with specialized information on organic production.

American Livestock Breeds Conservancy
P.O. Box 477, Pittsboro, NC 27312; (919) 542-5704
The American Livestock Breeds Conservancy protects genetic diversity in livestock and poultry species through the conservation and promotion of endangered breeds.

Publications

Related ATTRA Publications
Visit ATTRA for: Growing Your Range Poultry Business: An Entrepreneur’s Toolbox • Pastured-Raised Poultry Nutrition • Small-Scale Poultry Processing • Small-Scale Egg Handling • Organic Poultry Production: Providing Adequate Methionine

Building a Sustainable Business: A Guide to Developing a Business Plan for Farms and Rural Businesses
SARE; (301) 374-9696
This in-depth guide brings the business planning process alive to help transform farm-grown inspiration into profitable enterprises. Free download online.

Chicken Tractor
Good Earth Publications; (540) 261-8775

Day Range Poultry: Every Chicken Owner’s Guide to Grazing Gardens and Improving Pastures
Good Earth Publications; (540) 261-8775

Fresh-Air Poultry Houses – The Classic Guide to Open-Front Chicken Coops for Healthier Poultry
Norton Creek Press; 36475 Norton Creek Road
Blodgett, OR 97326

Grit! – The American Pastured Poultry Producers Association (APPPA) newsletter
P.O. Box 85, Hughesville, PA 17737-0085
(570) 584-2309

Pastured Poultry Profits
By Joel Salatin, Polyface Farms
Published by Acres U.S.A.; (800) 355-5313

Raising Poultry on Pasture: Ten Years of Success
APPPA; P.O. Box 85
Hughesville, PA 17737-0085
(570) 584-2309
A comprehensive collection of informative Grit! articles written by pastured-poultry producers for pastured-poultry producers.

The Stockman Grass Farmer
The Stockman Grass Farmer; P.O. Box 2300
Ridgeland, MS 39158-9911; (800) 748-9808
This monthly magazine is devoted to the art and science of turning grass into cash.

Storey’s Guide to Raising Chickens
Storey Publishing; 210 MASS MoCA Way,
North Adams, MA 01247; (800) 441-5700

Success With Baby Chicks - A Complete Guide to Hatchery Selection, Mail-Order Chicks, Day-Old Chick Care, Brooding, Brooder Plans, Feeding and Housing
Norton Creek Press; 36475 Norton Creek Road
Blodgett, OR 97326

Talking Chicken
Acres U.S.A.; (800) 355-5313
This 395-page book, written by SARE grantee Kelly Klober, offers valuable insight into rare, heritage and heirloom breed selection, chick raising, breeding and marketing for meat and egg production.

Online Sources

American Livestock Breeds Conservancy Turkey Manual – How to Raise Heritage Turkeys on Pasture
A comprehensive, free guide to raising heritage turkeys.

APPPA/Grit! Pastured Poultry Listserv
APPPA
Available with membership to APPPA.

ASK FSIS
(800) 233-3935
The online/phone hotline of USDA's Food Safety Inspection Service (regulates processing of poultry). Producers can talk with regulatory professionals and get straight answers. If requested, producers can get answers in print on letterhead for their records and protection.

ATTRA Small Poultry Processors and Services Database
A state-by-state listing of USDA and state-inspected processors that work with farmers.

Guide to On-Farm Poultry Slaughter
Cornell University
This 28-page guide on regulations is specific to New York, but has good general information.

New Entry Sustainable Farming Project
Find online cost calculators for poultry production and processing; and guidebooks (free PDF downloads) on building an on-farm poultry processing facility, food safety and licensing.

Niche Meat Processors Assistance Network
NMPAN is a national network of people and organizations creating and supporting appropriate-scale meat processing infrastructure for niche meat markets. NMPAN provides information and resources to processors, producers, buyers, regulators and others.

Pastured Poultry Discussion Group
This list serves pastured poultry enterprise operators, who raise poultry for meat and eggs.

State Poultry Processing Regulations
Compiled by NMPAN, this document covers the state-by-state laws concerning the federal on-farm poultry slaughtering exemption.

Pastured Poultry Budget Calculators
There are many budget tools available online to help pastured poultry producers calculate costs and returns. Here is a sampling: