MODEL: SMALL AND MEDIUM SIZE FARM POULTRY PRODUCTION AND PROCESSING INTEGRATION

The project will examinethe technical, economic and financial feasibility of integrating poultry processing into to small and medium size farm operations in the Delta.The project will result in areport analyzing small and mid-size poultry farmers' sales and profitability and feasibility that can help inform decision making. The project will also result in ascalable model that includes poultry production best practices that can be implemented by small and medium size farmers for integration and/or expansion into the poultry retail market.The project will yield a comprehensive analysis of market demands for niche market of locally grown poultry and market integration opportunities for broiler producers.The project also includes a marketing strategy for local broiler producers launching into a niche market.