Matt Schwab chooses heritage chickens for harvest. Small family farmers Matt and Jen Schwab operate "Inspiration Plantation" an organic farm outside of Ridgefield, Washington. The couple raises and harvests their own heritage chickens, and seasonally inviting their customers in the community to visit their farm and help with the poultry harvest. Once the birds are killed, they're placed in a bath of near boiling water to loosen the feathers and then rotated in a washing machine-like tub with rubber appendages that pull the feathers out. Visiting helpers can participate in every step of the pro
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American Photo Archive / Alamy Stock PhotoImage ID:
2AMCH01File size:
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4157 x 2766 px | 35.2 x 23.4 cm | 13.9 x 9.2 inches | 300dpiDate taken:
2016Location:
Ridgefield, WashingtonMore information:
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Matt Schwab chooses heritage chickens for harvest. Small family farmers Matt and Jen Schwab operate "Inspiration Plantation" an organic farm outside of Ridgefield, Washington. The couple raises and harvests their own heritage chickens, and seasonally inviting their customers in the community to visit their farm and help with the poultry harvest. Once the birds are killed, they're placed in a bath of near boiling water to loosen the feathers and then rotated in a washing machine-like tub with rubber appendages that pull the feathers out. Visiting helpers can participate in every step of the process and receive a fresh chicken for their efforts.