APPPA Regional Events - Metzer Hatchery

Tour Metzer Farms Hatchery,

Live Duck Processing Demo & MORE!

Join us for a one-day regional event at the new Metzer Farms Hatchery in Memphis, TN! 

Have you ever wondered about everything that goes into getting a chick from the hatchery to your farm? This is a great opportunity to tour the newest, state-of-the-art hatchery and shipping facility east of the Mississippi. 

From incubating and hatching, to boxing and shipping, you'll leave with a greater understanding of all the hard, dedicated work and amazing people behind the scenes to get your chicks, ducklings, goslings, and poults delivered!

Are you struggling to process your ducks cleanly? 

Join the master of raising and processing pasture-raised ducks, Ben Grimes of Dawn Breaker Farms in North Carolina for a live duck processing demonstration in cooperation with Stromberg's Chickens & Processing Equipment.

Learning

This event will also feature presentations on various topics like hosting on-farm events, tips and tricks for profitable production, and more! 

Logistics

Lunch is included in your registration.

Airports & Lodging:

• Located in Memphis, TN, the hatchery is conveniently located near Memphis International Airport (MEM)  and has many convenient hotel and transportation options available. 

• Memphis is also a popular travel destination with many popular tourist attractions, like Graceland and Beale Street.