Pastured Poultry Week

Georgians for Pastured Poultry (GPP), an alliance that is promoting the use of high-welfare, pasture raised poultry in Georgia, has created Pastured Poultry Week to take place Monday, June 11 through Sunday, June 17, 2012. As part of this annual event, Atlanta restaurants will help spread the word about the many virtues of pastured poultry – its superior taste, the natural life of the chickens, and the positive impact on both human health and the health of the environment – by serving it on their menus every day during this designated week. Additionally, chef demonstrations at local farmers markets throughout the spring and summer will educate consumers on ways to prepare pastured poultry in order to continue raising awareness. Georgians for Pastured Poultry is made up of a multi-stakeholder group including Chef Shaun Doty of Bantam & Biddy restaurant (set to open this fall), Compassion in World Farming, Sierra Club, Georgia Organics, GreenLaw, White Oak Pastures, Darby Farms and others.  The mission of this organization is to make Georgia the leader in the production and consumption of pastured poultry. For more pastured poultry facts, participating restaurants and markets, plus information on Georgians for Pastured Poultry, please visit http://georgiansforpasturedpoultry.org/.