The Rooster's Crow

The Rooster's Crow

There was much excitement this week as we learned that Browder's Birds is a recipient of the New York State New Farmers Grant.  This program provides a 50% reimbursement for selected agricultural projects. Our award will be used towards the additional infrastructure needed to increase chicken production with our newly licensed Mobile Processing Unit.  With the ability to expand, we plan to raise even more certified organic, pastured poultry on the North Fork in the coming seasons. And we have plans to process for a local farmer this Fall starting an exciting new venture - stay tuned!

Cockadoodledoo

Cockadoodledoo

This beautiful rooster was left on our farm under the cover of darkness on Sunday night. Mr. Rooster has taken up residence with the 'retired' hens and has spent the week strutting and dancing for the ladies.  So far they have not paid him much attention but have allowed him to sit on their roost at night. Since he is always the first to rise on the farm,  I think we will name him Reveille.  

Because I'm Happy

Because I'm Happy

Warm days and plenty of sunshine make happy farmers and farm animals.  We continue to finish up larger projects on the farm to enable our growth as we enter our sixth season. For many months, we have worked jointly with Suffolk County Soil and Water Conservation District and the USDA - Natural Resources Conservation Service to design and implement a new compost system for our farm waste.  The compost system should be complete in the next two weeks and it will allow us to recycle on farm all of our processing waste. Once cured, the compost will be spread on our pastures and around our farm.