Wisconsin Ag Connection - Local Emu Farm Hold to Hold Open House During Emu Week

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Local Emu Farm Hold to Hold Open House During Emu Week
Wisconsin Ag Connection - 04/26/2007

As a part of their participation in National Emu Week, Mike and Joylene Reavis of Sugar Maple Emu Farm are inviting folks to come out for a visit. During May 5-13 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., the public can join with several area farms for Brodhead's Four Farm Tour.

National Emu Week is sponsored by the American Emu Association to educate the general public about emus and the products derived from the farm animal. This is the ninth year for the nationwide event and the sixth year that the Reavis' have held an open house.

Originally from Australia, emu are being raised in the United States for their lean red meat. But farmers like Mike and Joylene find additional income in the food co-products such as leather, oil, eggs and feathers. Unlike other poultries, emu is not taken to auction or sold directly to slaughter facilities. The farmer arranges for processing and handles sale of the end products. During the Open House there will be USDA & State inspected red meat, feathers, leather products, clean blown eggs and decorated eggshells along with health and beauty products made with certified, fully refined emu oil, all available for purchase.

Sugar Maple Emu Farm also host pen tours for individuals or groups from May through September by appointment. For more information, call 608-897-8224.

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