University of Missouri Extension, in collaboration with Lincoln University Extension, will hold a Backyard Laying Hen Workshop 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, November 9, at St. Boniface Church in Brunswick.

“Participants will learn basic management practices to ensure a healthy backyard flock, biosecurity, licensing and labeling requirements, processing, washing and grading eggs,” said Heather Conrow, MU Extension field specialist in livestock. Hands-on opportunities will include equipment demonstrations, how to check hens to determine if they are still laying, and processing, candling and grading of eggs.

Cost is $30, additional members of the immediate family may attend for $10 each. Preregistration is required, and enrollment is limited to 30. An additional session may be scheduled if more than 30 people register.

“Whether you have just a few chickens in your backyard or you have a bustling farmer’s market egg business, there will be something for you to learn,” said Tatijana Fisher, state poultry specialist with Lincoln University Extension.

4-H and FFA youths are encouraged to attend; 4-H students will receive four poultry project hours for attending the workshop.

You can register at https://www.cvent.com/d/jpqhs0/4W.