CHICKENS
More bad eggs
WASHINGTON (AP) — A half-billion eggs have been recalled in the nationwide investigation of a salmonella outbreak that Friday expanded to include a second Iowa farm. More than 1,000 people have already been sickened and the toll of illnesses is expected to increase.August 21, 2010
Letter: Leave farming to farmers
Thanks to the City Council for turning down Bill Gossman’s request to raise chickens in New London. Bill, let us farmers do the farming. Don’t “horn in” on our turf — or should I say don’t “Leghorn” in on our turf!June 02, 2010
Minnesota mayor’s request to raise chickens denied
NEW LONDON, Minn. – New London Mayor Bill Gossman will not be allowed to keep five laying hens in a backyard chicken coop.By By Carolyn Lange, Forum Communications Co. , May 20, 2010
Chickens get the cold shoulder
There won’t be any backyard chickens in West Fargo anytime soon.By Kristen M. Daum , May 18, 2010
West Fargo ponders request to allow residential chickens
A request to allow chickens in residential areas of West Fargo has the potential to ruffle feathers, but proponents said it would promote sustainable living in the city on the grow. The question now: How much free range - if any - will the city given them?By Kristen Daum , May 05, 2010
TFC Poultry plans open house Saturday
TFC Poultry in Ashby continues to expand – and invites the public to celebrate its success.April 09, 2010
Humane Society want hens uncaged, releases videos
DES MOINES, Iowa — The Humane Society of the United States released videos Wednesday that they say show animal-welfare violations at four egg farms in Iowa, the nation’s top egg-producing state.By Michael J. Crumb , April 08, 2010
Poultry workshop to be in Lamberton
LAMBERTON — University of Minnesota Extension and Rural Advantage will offer a poultry workshop for those currently producing poultry or interested in getting started.
By Daily Globe , March 09, 2010
Poultry workshops set this month in Hutchinson, Lamberton
FAIRMONT — University of Minnesota Extension and Rural Advantage are offering three poultry workshops for those who are currently producing poultry or for those that are interested in getting started. The sites include Hutchinson and Lamberton. There is a cost to attend and registration is necessary. There will be CDs with the information presented and further materials for each attendee.By Tribune News , March 06, 2010
Dog, chicken share unlikely bond
FARWELL, Minn. – There’s a chicken in Farwell that is barking up the wrong tree. She’s madly in love with a dog.
By Jo Colvin , February 25, 2010
Eddy Gilmore: A harvest of a different sort
What special skills do your neighbors possess?By Eddy Gilmore , January 07, 2010
Ag industry goes on defense over grinding of chicks
Says video of chicks in grinder ignores business considerations
IOWA CITY, Iowa – Paul Lasley cringed when he heard about an undercover video showing unwanted chicks being tossed alive into a grinder at an Iowa hatchery.
By Associated Press , September 05, 2009
Demand for chickens grows in central Wash.
WENATCHEE, Wash. (AP) — Farm supply stores in north-central Washington say they're seeing more interest in vegetable seeds and brood animals, particularly chicks.March 18, 2009
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