An eggtraordinary panel of local poultry experts conveyed their knowledge, answered questions and delighted the audience Saturday evening, November 6th, at the ASU PURL facility. All five panelists are devotees to the wellbeing of their flocks, whether tending 5 or 5,000,000 birds.
The Tour de Coop Committee thanks: Rachel Bess, author of Fowl Play; Dr. Hillary G. Frank, Arizona's Avian Specialist; Clint Hickman, Vice President, Sales and Marketing of Hickman Eggs; Lacy Greer, a Grand Master Exhibitor and Breeder with the American Poultry; and Bobbie Roth, for sharing successful tips in raising backyard poultry.
An eggnormous Thank You! to this year's Biosecurity Donors for Tour de Coops hatching on December 4th:
Herb'n Organics for Hand Sanitizer
Hickman Farms for Disposable Booties & Shoe Covers
Whole Foods Market, Tempe, for Baby Wipes
USDA, APHIS for Backyard Biosecurity 2011 Calendars
Please visit www.tourdecoops.org for ticket purchases and updates.
(left to right –Hillary, Rachel, Bobbie, Clint, Lacy)
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