IGI’s Poultry Program began in 2007 as a precursor to a USDA inspected meat program.

The Poultry Program has introduced the Mobile Poultry Processing Trailer to the island, which travels farm to farm with an experienced crew, bringing a safe, humane, and local animal processing solution to our local farmers. The program also incorporates farmer outreach, community education, and a backyard grower mentoring program.

Thanks to the poultry program and the MPPT, poultry production has increased on the island from 100 chickens in 2007 to over 5000 this past season. Additionally, the program has forged links between federal, state and local boards of health to ensure best practices and a safe food supply. The poultry program has created 5 full time farm jobs on Martha’s Vineyard at a living wage.

If you are interested in helping farmers and consumers reconnect through IGI’s poultry program, we’re always looking for potential employees and volunteers. Contact Jefferson Munroe at jefferson@islandgrown.org