Poultry Production – Entrepreneurship Placement- sponsored by Tractor Supply Company and Tyson Foods, Inc.
Candace Barnes of the Franklin County FFA Chapter in Carnesville, Georgia, manages the broiler operation on her family farm. Consisting of six 40’ X 500’ broiler houses, she produces more than 700,000 drug-free broilers each year. She started her operation with limited responsibilities such as cleaning feeders, drinkers, fans and removing deceased birds. Today, she is in charge of the operation set-up including ventilation, cleaning and monitoring the brooder temperature. Barnes is supported by her parents Vivian and Brian and her FFA advisors Gary Minyard, Cale Watkins and Owen Thomason.
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