Eli Hallford of the Franklin County High School FFA Chapter in Georgia works on his family’s poultry farm. The operation consists of four houses that are 40 x 500 feet, three houses that are 50 x 400 feet, and another that is 36 x 400 feet. He helps produce more than 200,000 births per flock with seven flocks each year. Hallford is responsible for biosecurity, feed management, environmental management, and animal healthcare. He is supported by his parents, Pam and Louis, and his FFA advisors, Taylor Brown, Cale Watkins and Trey Harris. Pilgrim’s Pride Corporation, Tractor Supply Company and U.S. Poultry & Egg Association sponsor this proficiency.
He shares more about his project with Broadcast Dest Intern, Lydia Johnson.
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