New tools for backyard, specialty bird flocks and/or other non-commercial flocks
Over the past decade avian influenza has impacted several poultry farms of various sizes in BC. To help minimize the threat, commercial producers under the supply managed system participate in a...
View ArticleChicken Farmers of Canada supports government announcement on antimicrobial...
April 20, 2015 (OTTAWA)—Chicken Farmers of Canada applauds the Government of Canada for taking a leadership role on the issue of antimicrobial resistance and for announcing plans to strengthen...
View ArticleNew Entrant Grower Program Waitlists
The following are the most up to date waitlits for the 3 regions in the province of BC. Vancouver Island currently does not have an active waitlist, but keep checking our website in near future for...
View ArticleSalmonella Enteritidis Facts for Small Flock Owners
See correspondence from the BC Ministry of Agriculture: Salmon Enteritidis Facts for Small Flock Owners BC Govt May 2015.
View ArticleBC Chicken Marketing Board Appointment
The board of directors of the British Columbia Chicken Marketing Board are pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Mark Driediger to serve as a member of the board effective immediately. Read More...
View ArticleFarmers Fight False Information about Supply Management
Ottawa, July 28 – For months, Canadian farmers have endured a concerted attack on the system that brings Canadians the dairy, poultry and egg products they trust. As the pressure to conclude the TPP...
View ArticleFarmers Continue to Fight False Information About Supply Management
Ottawa, September 30 – Canadian farmers have endured a long-running and concerted attack on the system that brings Canadians the dairy, poultry and egg products they trust. As the pressure mounts to...
View ArticleChicken Farmers of Canada React to TPP Decision
While Chicken Farmers of Canada (CFC) is disappointed with the additional access that Canada had to concede to secure a Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) agreement, we recognize that this historic TPP...
View ArticleBC Chicken Squad Recognized for Marketing Excellence
For Immediate Release Vancouver, BC – It’s not every day that BC chicken farmers get to share the stage with the BCAMA elite (BC Chapter of the American Marketing Association) – but that day has...
View ArticlePublic Notice: Prevent Disease in Backyard Flocks and Pet Birds
The threat of avian influenza in the fall of 2015 is extremely high. Biosecurity is a bird owner’s first line of defence against all infectious avian disease. Read CFIA’s Public Notice
View ArticleMcDonalds Canada Announcement Consistent with Chicken Farmers Direction on...
The announcement of McDonalds Canada regarding the company’s direction on chicken raised without the use of antibiotics of human importance is consistent with the overall direction of the Canadian...
View ArticleCode of Practice Comment Period Ends Dec. 4, 2015
In October 2011, the National Farm Animal Care Council began the process to update the Code of Practice for chickens, turkeys, and breeders. The deadline for public comments to the code ends Dec. 4,...
View Article2016 BC Poultry Conference
The BCCMB commends the work of the 2016 BC Poultry Conference Steering Committee for organizing the first ever BC Poultry Conference March 9-11, 2016 in Vancouver BC. For more information, check out...
View Article2016 BCCMB Election
An election is being held to fill a vacancy for a Member of the BC Chicken Marketing Board. The election is being conducted as prescribed by the Rules and Procedures for the Election of Members to the...
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BC Ag in the Classroom Fundraising Dinner
BC Chicken Marketing Board is a proud supporter of BC Agriculture in the Classroom Foundation’s “Take a Bite of BC’ Program, supplying fresh whole chicken to 35 secondary schools with culinary arts...
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Job Opportunity – Mobile Mini Barn Coordinator & Driver
Do you have a passion for farming, a ¾ tonne truck capable of towing and strong communication and presentation skills?…. Then this opportunity with Poultry in MotionTM may be for you! Click here for...
View Article2015 Industry Evaluation Survey
We thank the 142 growers, 3 hatcheries and 9 processors who participated in the recent industry evaluation survey conducted on our behalf by the BC Council of Marketing Boards. For the 2015 survey, the...
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Animal Care, Social License on Minds of BC Poultry Industry
March 16, 2016 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Vancouver, BC – If you were in the Coal Harbour area of Vancouver on Friday morning, you may have seen a good looking group of lads and ladies in bright yellow...
View ArticleFarmers Continue to Fight False Information About Supply Management
Ottawa, September 30 – Canadian farmers have endured a long-running and concerted attack on the system that brings Canadians the dairy, poultry and egg products they trust. As the pressure mounts to...
View ArticleLet’s see a BC MP be the next #MPChickenHero
MPs from coast to coast can enter to win a food bank donation Every community has its own superheroes. This summer, our MPs could be heroes – and the only super powers required are those of extreme...
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