2026 Summer Basic Backyard Chicken Workshop
Schedule
Thu Aug 06 2026 at 05:30 pm to 08:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
UF/IFAS Polk County Extension Service | Bartow, FL
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Learn how to raise chickens in Florida, laws and regulations, chicken basics, and other important factors. Dinner INCLUDED!About this Event
This workshop is designed to provide science-based information to all participants about how to raise chickens in Florida. Dinner is INCLUDED!
Topics will include:
- Laws and Regulations of Backyard Chickens in Florida.
- Common Chicken Breeds
- Basic nutrition and housing
- Biosecurity and common diseases in chickens
Instructors:
- Luis O. Rodriguez, UF/IFAS Polk County Small Farms Agent
- Jonael Bosques, UF/IFAS Hardee County Director
Refund policy:
- Only 3 days before the class
University of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Institution
Agenda
🕑: 05:30 PM - 06:00 PM
Registration / Dinner / Introduction
🕑: 06:00 PM - 06:30 PM
Florida Chicken Laws and Regulation
Info: Overview of the laws and regulations involving backyard chickens in Florida
🕑: 06:30 PM - 07:15 PM
Small Flock Poultry Basics
Info: Overview of the important factors to consider when raising chicken including breeds, nutrition, and housing
🕑: 07:15 PM - 07:45 PM
Biosecurity and Common Chicken Diseases
Info: Overview of how to develop a biosecurity program to avoid common chicken diseases in Florida
🕑: 07:45 PM - 08:00 PM
Evaluation and Closing
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Where is it happening?
UF/IFAS Polk County Extension Service, 1702 S. Holland Pkwy, Bartow, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
Tickets
USD 17.85
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