Farming While Black by Leah Penniman

Author:Leah Penniman
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Chelsea Green Publishing

Participants in the Black Latinx Youth Immersion rotate the meat birds on to fresh pasture daily. Photo by Neshima Vitale-Penniman.

Minimize fear for the chicken by holding her firmly and gently. Photo by Neshima Vitale-Penniman.

First we gather the necessary supplies, most of which we rent from a neighboring farmer, but some of which we purchase from Cornerstone Farm Ventures. The equipment needed includes:

Killing cones

Large metal pot

Floating thermometer

Gas burner

Plucking machine

Plastic tables

Cutting boards

Sharp knives

Needle-nose pliers

Three or four hoses

Trays or racks for draining birds

Hanging scale

Buckets with lids

Garden cart—chicken wire, sheet

Towels

100-gallon (380 L) trough for use as chill tank

Ice (10 bags for 50 birds)

Three bowls for organs

Vacuum-seal bags

Masking tape

Sharpies

Dish soap

Spray cooking oil

Spray bottles with 10 percent bleach solution

Aprons or designated clothing

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