2026 Summer Basic Backyard Chicken Workshop

Thu Aug 06 2026 at 05:30 pm to 08:00 pm UTC-04:00

UF/IFAS Polk County Extension Service | Bartow

UF\/IFAS Extension Polk County
Publisher/HostUF/IFAS Extension Polk County
2026 Summer Basic Backyard Chicken Workshop
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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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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

UF/IFAS Polk County Extension Service, 1702 S. Holland Pkwy, Bartow, United States

Tickets

USD 17.85

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