Food for Thought Poultry Edition-June 2025

What is the Process for Purchasing a Poultry Farm?

Do you find yourself wondering: How can I start a poultry business?

While there are many avenues to start poultry farming, purchasing an existing farm is a common choice. To do so, you’ll first need to find a farm that suits your needs and budget.

We break down the steps involved in buying a poultry farm, from finding the property to securing financing.

Best Practices for Using Money from an Extra Flock Check

Are you getting an extra flock check soon?

If so, there are several ways to use that revenue to help grow your commercial poultry farming business.

If you’re a commercial poultry farmer, you may receive an extra flock check in a calendar year. Loan payments are scheduled based on the typical number of flocks you’ll grow in one year.

The Best Blackberry Cobbler

All you need is a handful of ingredients for this fresh summer dessert.

Ingredients

1 cup self-rising flour
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup milk (2% or higher)
½ cup (1 stick) salted butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups fresh blackberries
¼ cup sugar (for sprinkling on top)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350F degrees. Spray a 9×9-inch square baking dish with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
In a medium bowl, stir together 1 cup self-rising flour with 1 cup granulated sugar.
Add in 1 cup milk and ½ cup (1 stick) salted butter, melted and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Stir until combined.
Pour mixture into a prepared baking dish.
Top batter evenly with 2 cups fresh blackberries (do not mix or push berries under the batter).
Finally sprinkle the top evenly with ¼ cup sugar.
Place baking dish in the oven and bake on the middle oven rack uncovered for 45 minutes to an hour, or until the top is a light golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.

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