Food for Thought Poultry Edition-November 2024

What is the Process for Purchasing a Poultry Farm?

Do you find yourself wondering: How can I start a poultry business? Purchasing an existing poultry farm is one way to crack into the industry and embark on a profitable venture. Below, we break down the steps involved in buying a poultry farm, from finding the property to securing financing.

Find the Farm

While there are many avenues to start poultry farming, purchasing an existing farm is a common choice. To do so, you’ll first need to find a farm that suits your needs and budget. One of the simplest ways to find poultry farms on the market is to search the Internet. For-sale farms are usually listed online, with the ability to filter by price, size, and location. Online research can also give you general information about local market pricing and availability.

Poultry Loan Process

You’ve got your eye on that chicken farm for sale. You talked to the current owner to learn more about the operation, including who is the integrator. It looks like what you want, you just need to finance your plans. But where do you begin to get a poultry loan with an integrator in the mix?

Here’s a quick overview of what the poultry loan process looks like:

Southern Pecan Pie

I am trying this recipe for Thanksgiving this year, a southern holiday staple.

Ingredients

1 (9-inch) frozen pie crust (or refrigerated pie crust, or make your own)
3 large eggs, beaten
½ cup white granulated sugar
3 Tablespoons salted butter, melted
1 cup dark corn syrup
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 ½ cups chopped pecans

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350F degrees.
Take 1 (9-inch) frozen pie crust out of the freezer and place it on a baking sheet while preparing the filling. I like to put the crust on a baking sheet to make it easier to remove it from the oven after it is baked.
In a medium bowl, whisk together 3 large eggs, beaten, 1/2 cup white granulated sugar, 3 Tablespoons salted butter, melted, 1 cup dark corn syrup, 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until thoroughly combined.
Place 1 1/2 cups chopped pecans into the bottom of the pie crust.
Then pour the filling on top of the pecans.
Bake for about 45-50 minutes. Around the 20-minute mark, you may want to add some aluminum foil on top of and around the edges of your pie crust to keep it from getting too brown.
Oven times do vary, but basically, the middle of the pie should be just a tad jiggly when done (not overly jiggly), and the center will puff up a bit.
Allow to cool, then slice and serve!

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