MINNESOTA. (11/11/2025)— The University of Minnesota Extension is inviting small flock owners and producers to attend a series of workshops titled “Flock Foundations and Coop Conversations” in early 2026 across Minnesota. The workshops are designed to provide essential knowledge for raising a healthy and productive small flock and to address common poultry care misconceptions.

Participants will connect with University of Minnesota Extension educators and specialists and other poultry enthusiasts while discussing mobile poultry housing, heritage breed research, and practical biosecurity measures to keep flocks disease-free.

The workshop series will be held at four locations across Minnesota. Cost to attend is $10.

Pre-registration is preferred, but walk-ins are welcome. Register here: https://z.umn.edu/ffccregister

Event Details

·         Buffalo

January 29, 5-7 p.m.

Wright County Government Center, 3650 Braddock Ave NE, Buffalo, MN 55313

·         Sandstone

February 17, 4-6pm

N. Pine Government Center (Pine County Office), 1602 MN-23, Sandstone, MN  55072

·         Park Rapids

March 12, 5-7 p.m.

Northwoods Bank, 1200 First St. E, Park Rapids, MN  56470

·         Long Prairie

March 17, 4-6 p.m.

Todd County Courthouse, 215  1st Ave South, Long Prairie, MN  56347

Learn more about small flock poultry at z.umn.edu/smallpoultry