SAE: Work on a poultry operation
Description:
Poultry production is a fast growing industry in Georgia.  A job placement experience on poultry operation can help to develop skills in poultry management.  These skills may be used to enable the student to obtain a job opportunity in the animal agriculture industry upon completion of this program.  There are numerous poultry operations in Georgia that would be excellent sites for this type of placement experience.

 

 

Factors To Consider

Ranking:

1 = lowest

10 = highest

Time required

7

Investment 1
Equipment needed 1
Skills required 6
Facilities required 1
Land required 1
Labor Intensity 8
Potential for income 10
Transportation required 7
Expansion possibilities 6
Expertise needed 6
Advertising needed 1
Susceptible to disease 1
Susceptible to insects 1
Suitable for residential areas 1
  Other (specify)
Length of production cycle All Year
Regional Statewide
When to start project Anytime

 

Notes:
Placement on a poultry operation requires no investments, facilities, etc. on the part of the student.  It simply requires locating an operation that will employ the student with good sound work habits and the desire to learn more about poultry production

 

 

Sources of Additional Information:

-Local poultry producers

-Extension Service- Animal Science