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by Brett Ruffell

Our annual celebration of poultry’s people

Welcome to our annual

Who’s Who issue – a celebration of the producers, professionals, and quiet leaders who keep Canada’s poultry industry thriving.

“We hope these stories inspire pride, reflection, and maybe even a few ideas to take home to your own operation.”

Across the country, from the Maritimes to the Prairies, these profiles tell a bigger story: of innovation, grit, and genuine passion for farming. It’s about people like Nova Scotia’s Lacey Merks (pg. 14), whose family farm not only spans generations, but also balances large-scale egg production with the kind of warmth that comes from collecting eggs alongside your daughter and brother. “We’re four children actively working on the farm,” she says – a simple but powerful reminder that farming is often a family affair.

In Manitoba, Stuart Nikkel (pg. 22) made the leap from raising horses to raising chickens. For him, poultry has been a game-changer. “It’s easier on the body, highly automated, and lets us keep farming on our land,” he shares. His transition shows how poultry offers a path forward for the next generation of farmers while keeping rural families rooted where

they want to be.

Ontario’s Samantha Haverkamp (pg. 19) is proving that you don’t need decades in the industry to make a national impact. She’s already chairing a provincial board and sitting on another. As one colleague puts it, “Without people like her, we may be short leaders in the future.” Her story reflects a growing energy among young producers eager to lead and serve.

Meanwhile in Quebec, Jessica Lavallée-Morin (pg. 26) runs a hightech, high-efficiency egg farm while raising three boys and advocating for ag literacy. “We’re working with living things, and that makes you want to give your best every day,” she says.

This issue also spotlights Dean Good (pg. 34) on P.E.I., Quentin Wiebe (pg. 30) in rural Manitoba, and Tracy Leer-Mercier (pg. 38) in Saskatchewan – each with their own inspiring take on what it means to support or grow Canada’s poultry sector.

Whether you’re flipping straight to your province or reading cover to cover, we hope these stories inspire pride, reflection, and maybe even a few ideas to take home to your own operation.

Happy reading – and thank you for being part of Canada’s incredible poultry community.

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What

’s Hatching

Newcastle disease returns to Canada after 50 years

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has confirmed Canada’s first outbreaks of virulent Newcastle disease since 1973, detected at two commercial poultry farms in B.C.’s Fraser Valley. Movement controls are now in place to prevent the spread of the highly contagious virus, which threatens both domestic and wild birds. Infected flocks will be culled. While the virus poses little risk to humans, it can severely impact poultry health and productivity, raising major concerns for the industry.

Joe Hudson to be inducted into Ag Hall of Fame

Joe Hudson, co-founder of Burnbrae Farms and a driving force behind the evolution of Canada’s egg industry, will be posthumously inducted into the Canadian Agricultural Hall of Fame in 2025. Known for his visionary leadership and commitment to innovation, Hudson helped build Burnbrae into the country’s largest integrated egg operation. He is one of six inductees who will be honoured at a ceremony in Victoria, B.C., on November 8.

Watson appointed to lead FBCC

Maggy Watson has been named general manager of the Feather Board Command Centre (FBCC), effective immediately. Watson joined FBCC in 2022 and most recently served as operations lead, where she supported Ontario’s feather industry and advanced emergency preparedness efforts. With a background in emergency management and a strong commitment to the poultry sector, Watson is well suited to lead the organization into its next phase, says FBCC Chair Mark Woods.

Farm groups say new legislation will help protect Canada’s supply-managed sectors in future trade negotiations.

Supply managed sectors applaud passage of Bill C-202

Bill C-202

prohibits ministers from committing to tariff increases or reductions on supply-managed products.

Canada’s dairy, poultry and egg farmers are celebrating the passage of Bill C-202, which enshrines protection for supply-managed sectors in future trade negotiations. The bill, which amends the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Act, passed the Senate on June 18 and is set to receive royal assent – making it the first bill passed in the current parliamentary session.

Bill C-202 prohibits ministers from committing to tariff increases or reductions on supply-managed products – dairy, poultry and eggs – during trade talks. The legislation aims to reinforce Canada’s longstanding policy of preserving domestic control over these sectors, including pricing and import limits.

The bill was introduced by the Bloc Québécois and passed the House of Commons unanimously before clearing the Senate “with division.” Bloc Leader Yves-François Blanchet hailed it as a major victory, while Quebec’s Union des producteurs agricoles called the bill a “necessary and legitimate protection” for producers.

“This strong commitment equips Canada to continue expanding

agri-food exports while safeguarding food sovereignty.”

Canada’s supply-managed groups – including Dairy Farmers of Canada, Chicken Farmers of Canada, Egg Farmers of Canada, Turkey Farmers of Canada and the Canadian Hatching Egg Producers – issued a joint statement thanking all Parliamentarians for adopting the legislation. “This strong commitment equips Canada to continue expanding agri-food exports while safeguarding food sovereignty,” they said.

Not everyone is on board. The Grain Growers of Canada and Canadian Agri-Food Trade Alliance expressed concern that the bill undermines Canada’s reputation in global trade. Critics in the Senate, including Alberta Sen. Paula Simons, raised concerns about national unity and the precedent of a separatist party shaping trade policy.

Despite the debate, the bill marks a significant legislative milestone for Canada’s 431,000 workers in the dairy, poultry and egg industries –ensuring that their sectors are firmly off the negotiating table in future trade deals.

EFC marks 25 years of feeding Canadians in need

Egg Farmers of Canada (EFC) is marking 25 years as Food Banks Canada’s longest-standing national partner, having donated millions of eggs to help address food insecurity. As food bank visits reach over two million per month – the highest ever recorded – the need for nutritious donations is critical.

“Canadian egg farmers are incredibly proud to support Food Banks Canada,” says Roger Pelissero, Chair of EFC. “We remain committed to countering hunger and supporting Canadians during these challenging times.”

More than 1,200 egg farmers from across the country contribute to the effort, providing both fresh eggs and dried powdered eggs. The latter extends support to remote and Northern communities where refrigeration is limited.

To honour enduring partnerships, Food Banks Canada has

launched a new Partner Milestone Recognition program. The organization’s CEO, Kirstin Beardsley, applauds the farmers’ long-standing commitment: “We admire the generous, caring farmers from coast to coast to coast who help communities thrive.”

The donated eggs are distributed via Food Banks Canada’s National Food Sharing System, which delivers to a network of more than 5,500 food banks and agencies across the country.

At the Welcome Inn Community Centre in Hamilton, Ont., Krista Rao says the eggs are vital: “They’re a source of protein and nutrients that so many of our community members depend on.”

EFC plans to continue expanding the program in 2025, ensuring that more Canadians have access to nutritious food.

Egg Farmers of Canada has donated millions of eggs to support Canadians facing food insecurity through its long-standing partnership with Food Banks Canada.

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What’s Hatching

Sofina Foods to acquire Exceldor Cooperative assets

Sofina Foods has signed an agreement to acquire the assets of Exceldor Cooperative, pending approval from Exceldor’s 300 members at a June 5 AGM. The deal aims to expand national brand reach, strengthen operations, and support Canada’s poultry sector. Exceldor owns brands like Granny’s, Butterball, and Saha Halal. Both companies emphasize shared values and long-term benefits for producers, employees, and consumers. The acquisition also requires Competition Bureau approval before it can proceed.

Think Turkey campaign spotlights athletes to promote lean protein power

Think Turkey has launched its “You Turkey” campaign, teaming up with elite Canadian athletes to promote turkey as a lean, high-protein option for active lifestyles. Olympic gold medalist Damian Warner and others are featured in ads running during the NHL playoffs and across digital platforms. The campaign includes a fitness challenge with Strava and a national retail push. It aims to position turkey as a top choice for muscle growth, energy, and recovery without supplements.

Neogen sells cleaning products unit to Kersia for $130M

Neogen Corporation is selling its global cleaners and disinfectants business to Kersia Group for $130 million, plus potential future payments. The sale, expected to close in early fiscal 2026, will allow Neogen to sharpen its focus on food safety diagnostics and reduce debt. The divested unit generates about $60 million annually and serves livestock sectors such as poultry.

Early Career Research Award supports cutting-edge projects tackling disease threats in Canadian livestock and poultry sectors.

Guelph researchers awarded for innovations in livestock biosecurity and antiviral development

Two University of Guelph researchers receive a combined $100,000 through the 2025 Early Career Research Award to support livestock disease research.

adoption on sheep and goat farms. Funding supports testing of Glo Germ, a fluorescent tagging tool that helps evaluate cleaning effectiveness and disease spread in barns.

is how much the 2025 Early Career Research Award granted to two University of Guelph researchers to advance livestock disease research.

Dr. Kelsey Spence is awarded $40,000 to advance her work on improving on-farm biosecurity, while Dr. Sam Workenhe receives $60,000 to continue developing antiviral treatments for highly pathogenic livestock and poultry viruses, including Avian Influenza.

The annual award is funded by the Livestock Research Innovation Corporation (LRIC), Grand River Agricultural Society, Western Fair Association, Ontario Agricultural College and Ontario Veterinary College. It is open to University of Guelph faculty who have completed LRIC’s early career mentorship program and aims to encourage interdisciplinary research.

Spence’s project focuses on identifying barriers to biosecurity

Workenhe uses genomic tools to understand how Avian Influenza viruses interact with their hosts. His findings could lead to effective treatments that reduce economic losses and improve animal and public health.

“This award is developed to support innovative early career researchers in the livestock sector,” says Dr. Jeff Wichtel, Dean of the Ontario Veterinary College. “We’re proud to recognize Dr. Spence and Dr. Workenhe this year.”

RIC is established in 2012 with support from Ontario’s livestock sectors and is funded in part by the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership, a five-year federal–provincial–territorial initiative supporting innovation in agriculture.

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Cracking Condemns

By Dr. Gigi Lin

Gigi Lin is a board-certified poultry veterinarian. She provides diagnostic, research, consultation, continuing education, and field services to all levels of the poultry industry in Western Canada. In this new column, she will help producers understand and prevent condemnations.

The Silent Killer: Airsacculitis in broilers

Background

Airsacculitis, an inflammation or infection of the air sacs in birds, is a common yet often underdiagnosed respiratory condition in broilers. Unlike some other diseases that present with obvious clinical signs and mortality, airsacculitis can quietly impact flock performance, lead to secondary infections, and cause significant economic losses through condemnation at processing. This case study highlights how slaughter plant data and diagnostic samples can be used to uncover the underlying causes behind a spike in respiratory condemnations.

Case history

I was involved in a case where multiple broiler farms experienced an unexpected increase in condemnation rates over relatively short period. What caught our attention was that most of the condemnations were due to respiratory conditions, which are not typically the predominant reason for rejections in this operation. When I spoke with the producers, almost all of them noted that their flocks appeared clinically health on-farm and that mortality rates were normal, suggesting a subclinical issue rather than an acute disease condition. One of the farm managers mentioned hearing some mild snicking from a flock, but he couldn’t identify any obvious sick birds.

Field investigation and findings

As usual, I reached out to the quality assurance manager at the plant to confirm the findings. We reviewed photos of the lesions. Most of the condemned carcasses showed thickening of the air sacs with cheesy-like

exudate accumulation (see photo above). In some birds, the infection had spread from the air sacs to the lining of the abdominal cavity, leading to a condition called peritonitis.

Because the condemnation rate exceeded the plant’s investigation threshold of 3%, blood samples were submitted from the affected flocks to look for evidence of concurrent disease challenges.

As the trend continues over the following week, we also collected lung samples from freshly condemned birds and submitted them for testing

Both the blood test and PCR results revealed a significant Infectious Bronchitis Virus (IBV) challenge in many of these flocks.

What are air sacs and why are they vulnerable?

I am always amazed by the adaptation of avian anatomy, which is designed for efficiency and flight. Instead of simple lungs like we do, birds have a unique respiratory system. Chickens have nine air sacs throughout their bodies that allow for one-way airflow to maximize oxygen exchange while reducing body weight. However, these air sacs come with a downside. They are thin-walled, have a limited blood supply, and are spread throughout the body, making them highly susceptible to infection. Once infected, pathogens can easily spread to other parts of the body, including the bones and abdominal cavity. Mild airsacculitis can lead to poor growth and reduced feed conversion and can make birds more prone to secondary infection. In severe cases, especially when compounded by concurrent diseases and environmental stressor, airsacculitis can result in both mortality and condemnations.

The role of IBV

In this case, IBV likely damaged the respiratory tract, allowing secondary bacterial infections to invade the air sacs and potentially progress into peritonitis. IBV is a highly contagious viral disease, and its impact on chickens can vary widely depending on severe factors such as the virus strain, bird age and immune status, and the presence of concurrent diseases or environmental stressors. In broilers, it can reduce growth rates, impact feed efficiency, and predispose birds to respiratory conditions including conjunctivitis, tracheitis, pneumonia and airsacculitis. Some strains can also also cause kid-

Dr.

With airsacculitis, the abdominal air sac is thickened with caseous exudate (blue circle).

ney damage. What makes IBV especially tricky is that it can circulate without obvious clinical signs, particularly in well-managed flocks, yet still cause chronic damage, as demonstrated in this case.

If you have experienced IBV, I highly recommend discussing it with your poultry veterinarian as managing IBV requires a comprehensive approach that includes a vaccination program tailored to local challenges and strains, strict biosecurity and sanitation between flocks, routine monitoring through PCR or blood testing, and minimizing other disease pressures and stressors that can worsen the damage to the respiratory systems.

Not just about IBV!

While IBV likely played a key role in

this case, airsacculitis is often multifactorial, and a comprehensive strategy is needed to minimize risk:

• Provide an optimal brooding environment: Aim for uniform brooding temperatures and avoid drafts, especially during the first week when chicks cannot regular their body temperature. Early thermal stress can impair the development of the respiratory and immune systems, increasing susceptibility to airsacculitis and ascites.

• Monitor for other disease-causing agents: In addition to IBV, other pathogens such as E. coli, mycoplasma gallisepticum (MG), ornithobacterium rhinotracheale (ORT), and infectious laryngotracheitis (ILT) can cause respiratory diseases

Airsacculitis can quietly impact flock performance, lead to secondary infections, and cause significant economic losses.

• Control dust and ensure proper ventilation: Dust particles can carry pathogens and irritants that damage the respiratory tract. Maintain good ventilation to control air and litter moisture and manage dust levels

• Submit diagnostic samples proactively: Do not wait for clinical signs. If you notice an increase in condemnations or a drop in performance, consult your veterinarians or a poultry pathologist to conduct diagnostic testing. Early diagnosis allows for quicker, more effective intervention.

• Train staff to recognize early signs: Educate staff to detect subtle respiratory signs such as snicking, head shaking, poor uniformity, or changes in bird behaviour or vocalization.

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Betting on biochar

Pierre-Luc Chagnon knows there is lots to learn about how biochar could help mitigate greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions for Canadian agriculture. He’s digging into the impact of adding biochar to the soil to help manage nutrient release from poultry manure in small scale field and greenhouse trials. It’s early days for his biochar research, but the Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada soil scientist is encouraged by what he’s finding.

Biochar covers a broad category and refers to material developed through pyrolysis – a process that involves exposing biological material (wood, manure, etc.) to high temperatures for a short period of time in the absence of oxygen. The properties of the resulting biochar vary greatly depending on what the base material is.

Chagnon chose biochar made from wood chips because of its sponge-like properties that he expects will help with nutrient release, and he can source it from a Quebec supplier near the Saint-Jean-surRichelieu Research Development Centre where he is based in QC.

“Biochar derived from wood doesn’t provide any nutrients to crops but acts as carbon storage and may also limit nutrient losses to the environment so those nutrients are available to the crop the next year,” he says.

Soaking up nutrients for slow release

There are two main objectives for his project that build on the absorbative nature of biochar to soak up nutrients and bring a slow nutrient release quality to manure appli-

cations. Wood biochar contains many small pores that can retain nutrients, and each part of the reach Chagnon’s research is also looking at the ability of biochar to reduce GHG emissions.

“We know that if we meet crop requirements for nitrogen when applying poultry manure fertilizer, we tend to have a surplus of phosphorus,” says Chagnon. “Adding biochar to the soil could be a helpful tool to buffer these surpluses and distribute nutrients throughout the season as the plant needs them.”

The second part of his project is looking at ways to address the high cost of biochar as there are very few, if any, commercial operations available in Canada to make it a cost-effective additive for producers. “We ar e mixing smaller amounts of biochar with poultry manure that’s been through a biodigester to see if we can ‘load’ the biochar with nutrients and detect benefits of biochar even at lower application

rates,” says Chagnon.

During the summer of 2024, Chagnon and his team added biochar to field lettuce – a major crop in areas of Quebec that’s grown on heavy clay soil. They were examining if biochar had the potential to immobilize nutrient surpluses from manure and decrease GHG emissions. The data hasn’t all been analyzed, but they have some initial results on the impact on yield.

“We didn’t see any impact on crop yield,” says Chagnon. “There was a possibility that wood-based biochar – that is very rich in carbon – could rob the soil of nitrogen, but we didn’t see any decrease in yields and that’s good news.” They also didn’t see yield increases, but they weren’t expecting any short-term bumps in yield.

Chagnon is looking forward to the analysis of greenhouse gas emissions on this field trial – one that they plan to replicate with wheat during the 2025 growing season. For the wheat trial, they’ll be

In 2024, Pierre-Luc Chagnon and his team applied wood-based biochar to lettuce to measure the potential for the soil additive to hold nutrient surpluses from manure and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Pierre-Luc Chagnon is a soil scientist with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada.

measuring if biochar can help maintain better soil structure by comparing the amount of fungi in the lower layers of the soil based on biochar application rates. Fungi are a measure of soil health, but ex cess compaction impacts the ability of fungi to get enough oxygen to help maintain soil structure. “We know biochar can play a positive role on soil structure, reducing soil density and compaction on our heavy soils.”

Studying the impact on soil health

Chagnon and his team are also working on indoor, growth chamber work at AAFC’s Ste-Clotilde experimental farm to com bine varying amounts of wood biochar with biodigested poultry manure to meas ure the impact on GHG emissions and nutrient leaching. This part of the research is focused more on soil health as they aren’t growing crops in the growth chambers.

“This small-scale system is more con venient to work with and gives us the opportunity to focus on nutrients that are part of the solutions – and get an accurate measure of what the biochar and biodiges tate are adding to the soil without the threat of big rain events,” says Chagnon. “We don’t really have an idea how soil re sponds to biochar and manure.”

The bigger biochar view on sustainability

health and sustainability.

“There are many sustainability benefits to biochar, and in my opinion, these should ultimately be shared as a societal cost because of the service provided be

This story was funded by the Canadian Poultry Research Council (CPRC) and is based on research it supports as part of the Poultry Science Cluster, which is funded by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada. Additional support for the

Chagnon’s project is just scratching the surface on biochar, and gathering enough data to make farm-level recommendations requires long-term work. He’d love to look at the chemical diversity of biochar – and the distinct attributes depending on what it is made from.

“There is no such thing as one biochar,” says Chagnon. “I want to try more local projects where we have our own pyrolysis furnaces to see if we can generate distinct biochar and predict its impact on soil, crops and GHG emissions, based on its particular chemistry.”

In the future, Chagnon sees a time when there is enough credible science to understand the benefits of biochar, that producers could gain credits for using biochar because of the positive impact on soil

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Lacey Merks

A third-generation egg farmer returns to her roots and helps lead her family’s operation into a new era of innovation, sustainability, and leadership.

By Brett Ruffell

Before she returned to the barns of Gaspereau Valley, Lacey Merks flew a Piper Cherokee across Canada, styled hair in downtown salons, and dabbled in business school. She even earned her private pilot’s license and seriously considered going commercial. “I thought that might be my path,” she says.

But the pull of the family farm – and the connection to her parents, brother, and eventually her own daughter – proved stronger. Since returning full-time in 2015, Merks has embraced her roots with new purpose. In doing so, she’s helped transform Merks Poultry Farm Ltd. into a modern, sustainability-minded operation while stepping into a growing leadership role within the egg industry.

Though she no longer lives on the farm, Merks still describes it as the place where she feels most grounded. “It’s familiar. It’s where I’ve always felt like myself,” she says. “Even after exploring other paths, I realized I didn’t want to be anywhere else.”

A diverse and expanding operation

The Merks’ operation spans Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island, covering 25 barns with a 26th under construction. It includes layers, layer pullets, broiler breeders, broiler breeder pullets, turkeys, and broilers.

“We’re a fairly integrated company,” Merks says. “We even have our own trucking business – we haul our own feed. And I think the next step for us might be building a feed mill.”

That ambition is matched by a growing interest in green technologies. The family is developing a new off-site solar project, with her brother and father leading the planning. “It would power all of our poultry operations,” she says. “It’s 1.8 megawatts. Still being evaluated, but it’s something we’re looking into seriously.”

Their P.E.I. site continues to grow. “We currently have four barns over there and are in the process of building a fifth,” Merks says. “It’s exciting to expand, but it’s also a reminder of how much coordination and teamwork it takes to manage operations across provinces.”

Managing a complex business

With so many barns and poultry types in the mix, teamwork and organization are essential.

“You have to stay very organized – there’s always something different every day,” Merks says. “But we each have our own roles. That makes it manageable.”

Her parents, Andre and Janie, remain actively involved in day-to-day operations, as does her brother Dre. The family dynamic has evolved over the years, but Merks believes it’s their closeness and complementary strengths that keep things running smoothly. “We work hard, and we trust each other. That’s made all the difference.”

The family converted to enriched colony housing during the pandemic. “That was a challenge,” she says. “The installers were from Romania and the equipment was from

Lacey Merks is a third-generation egg farmer helping lead her family’s multi-site poultry operation in Nova Scotia and P.E.I.

PHOTO: LACEY MERKS

Germany. It was tough to get them here during COVID, but we got it done.”

The change made an immediate impact. “We noticed our production increased, and our mortality dropped significantly. The hens had more space. They were happier, healthier.”

They’ve also invested in automation. “We got a new egg packer – it’s called a Farmpacker 100. It collects 36,000 eggs per hour. What used to take us up to three hours now takes an hour and 20 minutes.”

Investing in these improvements isn’t just about efficiency. For Merks, it’s about building a farm that can adapt. “You have to keep evolving,” she says. “You can’t just rely on what’s always worked. That’s especially true with animal welfare, sustainability, and meeting consumer expectations.”

Finding a voice beyond the farm

Since joining the Egg Farmers of Nova Scotia (EFNS) board, Merks has stepped into a broader leadership role. “Up until then, I kind of just stayed to myself,” she says. “Our family put our heads down and worked. I never really thought much about what was out there.”

Wanda Hamilton, general manager of EFNS, has watched Merks grow into the role. “Lacey comes to the table prepared,”

Hamilton says. “She’s interested, she’s willing to learn, and she’s taken initiative to understand the industry at a broader level. From a general manager’s perspective, that’s a win-win.”

Programs like Egg Farmers of Canada’s Women in the Egg Industry and National Young Farmers initiative have helped accelerate that growth. “I was matched with a mentor halfway through – she’s in Ottawa – and we’re still in touch. It really helped me open up.”

She’s already participated in consumer engagement events and is volunteering at the upcoming Blue Nose Marathon. “I’m here to learn and do more,” she says. “It’s exciting to see what the future brings.”

She also notes how these programs helped build her confidence. “I didn’t realize how much I was limiting myself until I started connecting with others in the industry,” she says. “It’s given me a broader perspective, and now I want to be more involved, not just for myself but to help others find their voice too.”

Carrying the legacy forward

Her daughter Piper, nearly 13, has started getting involved in small ways. “She’s a busy girl – she’s really into dance – but if we’re ever short-handed, I’ll pull her in to

At a Glance

Farm name: Merks Poultry Farm Ltd.

Sector: Layers, layer pullets, broiler breeders, broiler breeder pullets, turkeys, broilers

Location: Gaspereau Valley, N.S. and Bonshaw, P.E.I.

Established: Third-generation family farm

Farm size: 25 barns with a 26th under construction across N.S. and P.E.I.

Family involvement: “I work alongside my parents, brother, and now even my daughter at times.”

Why I love poultry: “Working with my family – and knowing the food we produce is on someone’s plate – that’s what makes it meaningful.”

help. She enjoys the hands-on work.”

Merks is conscious that Piper’s upbringing differs from her own. “I was around it all the time because I lived on the farm. I don’t now, so she doesn’t have that same exposure. But I want her to learn. There are a lot of life lessons here – about work ethic, caring for animals, and being part of something bigger.”

Merks also points to how her own path – winding as it was – taught her to appreciate the work. “I’m glad I had other experiences before coming back. It helped me see the value of what we do here.”

When asked what it means to carry her family’s legacy, Merks pauses. “It makes me proud,” she says. “To be carrying forward what my grandparents and parents worked so hard to build. The farm’s always meant more than just a business. There are strong family values here. There’s resilience. We work hard, and we do it together.”

Building for the next generation

Looking ahead, Merks sees continued innovation and potential growth. “We always want to work hard to provide safe food for the consumer and seize opportunities for growth,” she says. “Right now, we’re integrated, but I think a feed mill could be our next move.”

She also sees growing importance in advocacy – especially with supply management under pressure. “I think it’s going to be even more important for us to educate

Merks sorts eggs with her daughter Piper and brother Dre, continuing the hands-on family tradition at their farm.

PHOTO: LACEY MERKS

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people,” she says. “To protect supply management and explain why it matters.”

Her board work has helped clarify just how vital it is to be informed and engaged. “There’s more to this industry than just what happens inside your own barns,” she says. “Understanding policy, speaking to the public, connecting with other farmers – that’s all part of it.”

For Merks, involvement in women’s leadership and advocacy in agriculture is also increasingly important. “I haven’t really faced many challenges as a woman, but I know I’ve been lucky. My parents are amazing role models for equality,” she says. “But I’ve talked to more women now, and I’m realizing how important it is to support others in the industry.” She adds, “The more I listen, the more I understand the need to create space and community for women in ag – especially those who might not have had the same opportunities I did.”

What really matters

In the end, it always comes back to family. When asked what she loves most about poultry farming, Merks doesn’t hesitate.

“Working alongside my family,” she says. “That, and producing affordable, healthy food. There’s satisfaction in knowing the eggs we collect are enjoyed by other families. It’s something tangible and meaningful.”

And it always comes back to those early days in the barn. “A lot of my best memories are of collecting eggs with my grandfather,” the producer says.

“He was there every day. He loved it. And I just liked watching him work. Just being there with him. That stuck with me.”

Those memories now guide how she shows up for her family, farm, and industry – not with fanfare, but with focus, heart, and pride. They remind her why the work matters, and why the legacy is worth carrying forward.

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Before returning to the farm full-time, Lacey Merks earned her private pilot’s license and seriously considered a career in aviation. At 22, she and a friend flew a Piper Cherokee across Canada over the course of a month, stopping along the way to visit friends and family.

Samantha Haverkamp

A hands-on hatching egg farmer with a national voice proves that the future of Canadian agriculture is already here. By Brett Ruffell

Samantha Haverkamp doesn’t just manage a growing hatching egg operation in Delhi, Ont. –she’s helping shape the future of Canadian agriculture.

At just 32, she chairs the Ontario Broiler Chicken Hatching Egg Producers Association (OBCHEPA) and sits on the board of the Poultry Industry Council (PIC). What’s more, in 2023 the hatching egg producer was appointed to the Farm Products Council of Canada (FPCC), an important oversight body.

While some in the sector worry about a looming leadership vacuum, Haverkamp is already answering the call. The pr oducer is doing so by representing producers, volunteering her time, and going the extra mile.

“I’ve always been interested in the policy side,” the producer says.

“Actually, at one point I considered becoming a lawyer.” That curiosity has turned into commitment.

Back to the barn

Haverkamp’s path to farming wasn’t a straight one. She studied horticulture at Ridgetown, then earned a BSc in Agriculture at the University of Guelph. After graduation, she worked in crop inputs and later in agriculture lending.

“I thought I’d stay in finance a lot longer,” she says. “But when my parents expanded their operation, the timing felt right.” In 2019, she and her husband, Dylan Martin, bought quota and took over the lease on a breeder barn.

They didn’t stop there. In 2023, they purchased land with an old broiler barn, began construction immediately, and placed their first flock that fall. “Now I’m on my second flock in a barn we own,” she says. “It’s small – 88 by 80 – but we designed it to grow.”

All-day commitment

Haverkamp runs the 11,000-HEMS (hatching egg market share) operation

herself. Her husband, who works in agricultural banking, helps when he can.

“It’s all day in the barn,” she says. “Three floor walks, three egg picks, checking feed, checking health. You’re constantly adjusting.”

B reeder production requires intense hands-on management. “These are broiler birds – they’re bred for meat, not eggs. So, feed has to be tightly managed. Too much, and they stop laying.”

The work is demanding, but the payoff is worth it. “A good flock feels amazing. And if it’s a bad one – well, you say, the next one will be better.”

National-level impact

Haverkamp’s 2023 appointment to the Farm Products Council of Canada marks a major milestone. Reporting to Parliament through the Minister of Agriculture, the FPCC helps ensure Canadians have consistent access to affordable food while maintaining fair returns for producers.

Ontario hatching egg producer Samantha Haverkamp is helping lead the sector forward, both on the farm and in the boardroom.

Respected by her peers

On the provincial side, Haverkamp chairs OBCHEPA, representing Ontario’s hatching egg producers, and serves on the Poultry Industry Council board. Her colleagues see her as an energetic and essential contributor.

“She’s involved with more boards and committees than anyone I’ve ever seen,” says fellow producer Peter Greydanus. “She’s always looking for ways to improve producer education and leadership.”

Greydanus believes the industry needs more like her. “One of the biggest challenges ahead is finding enough people willing to lead. Samantha’s already filling that gap.”

On-farm innovation

The Council is composed of three to seven members, with at least half being primary producers at the time of appointment. Members are named by Cabinet and serve alongside a full-time chair.

At FPCC, Haverkamp helps oversee promotion and research agencies – like Canada Beef, the Canadian Pork Council, and the new hemp promotion and research agencies.

“It’s been amazing to see agriculture at the national level,” the farmer says. “You learn how different sectors face shared challenges.”

Haverkamp isn’t afraid to test new practices. She designed her new barn to support “noon feeding,” a practice that improves shell development by syncing feed timing with calcium metabolism.

“You need good ventilation to manage the heat that comes with feeding later,” she says. “It’s not something everyone can do, but it’s working well for us.”

Most of her innovation comes from peerto-peer learning. “A lot of it is just talking to other producers. You share what you’re seeing, and that’s how we all improve.”

Strong support system

Behind her success is a strong team. “My husband’s great – he helps wherever he can,” she says.

At a Glance

Farm name: Havertin Farms

Sector: Broiler hatching eggs

Location: Delhi, Ont.

Established: 2021 (independent operation)

Farm size: 11,000 HEMS; one barn with expansion potential

Family involvement: Operated by Samantha Haverkamp and her husband, Dylan Martin

Why I love poultry: “I love the challenge. It’s hands-on, every day is different – and when you get a good flock, it feels amazing.”

“And my employee is incredible. She’s been with me for years and came with me when we moved the operation. I trust her completely.”

She’s scaled back some past commitments, like volunteering with United Way Oxford and Future Oxford, but she hopes to re-engage in the future.

Looking ahead

Haverkamp sees opportunity in poultry’s future. “Global demand for protein is growing, and chicken is affordable, adaptable and popular,” she says. “We’re seeing improvements in genetics, feed formulations, and even vaccine strategies. It’s an exciting time.”

She also has her sights set on growth. “The barn was built to expand. When we get more quota, we’ll add on. That’s the next big step.”

Her long-term vision includes continuing in leadership. “There’s so much potential to strengthen the system – for producers, for food security, for future generations.”

A future leader, already leading

Haverkamp doesn’t wait to be asked – she puts her hand up. Whether in the barn, the boardroom, or on a federal council, she’s leading by example. “She’s not going anywhere,” says Greydanus. “I expect to be working with her for the next 20 years.”

If the next chapter of Canadian agriculture depends on engaged, informed, and forward-thinking leadership – Haverkamp is already writing the introduction.

Haverkamp says managing broiler breeders requires daily hands-on attention, constant fine-tuning, and a deep understanding of bird behaviour. PHOTO:

Stuart Nikkel

After decades in the horse industry, a former PMU operation was transformed into one of Manitoba’s most northern broiler farms.

By Brett Ruffell

At one point, it was horses. Dozens of them. A f ull barn. A young family. And a business that stretched back nearly four decades.

Stuart Nikkel still remembers helping build that first barn near Lundar, Man. He was just four years old at the time, tagging along as his family began their foray into the PMU industry, which involved collecting urine from pregnant mares to manufacture estrogen-based pharmaceuticals. “It was part of my life from the beginning,” Nikkel says. “We had horses in the barn ever y winter from October to March.”

For 39 years, the Nikkel family ran that business. Then, in April 2005, everything changed. Pfizer, the pharmaceutical company that oversaw the program, abruptly downsized its Western Canada operations. Just two weeks after Stuart and his wife Theresa welcomed their sixth child, the news landed. “It was devastating,” he says. “We had just built a brandnew barn four y ears earlier. We had no idea what we were going to do.”

From horses to chickens

Rather than let the facility sit empty, the family began exploring other livestock options. They visited dairy operations and weighed their choices carefully. “We didn’t want to see that barn go unused,” Nikkel says. “Eventually, we decided that the

broiler industry was the best fit for our mixed farm.”

By summer’s end, the family secured quota through Manitoba’s retirement exchange. “We were a new entrant, which meant we had to bid on at least 30,000 kilograms,” he explains. “We won the bid in late July, and by October 6, we had our first flock in.”

It was a rapid turnaround – gutting horse stalls, installing fans, feed and water lines, and adding attic insulation. The barn already had excellent airflow, with cathedral ceilings and a 72-foot-wide frame.

“I like to joke it’s the nicest chicken barn in Clarkleigh,” Nikkel says. “There’s only one, but still.”

Learning on the fly

The transition came with a steep learning curve. “Ventilation was a big one – adapting to seasonal changes was stressful,” he says. “After our first year, I remember this huge sigh of relief. I thought, okay, we can do this.”

Looking back, Nikkel is grateful for the shift. “It’s a lot easier on my body,” he says. “Horses were demanding. Cleaning, bedding,

Stuart Nikkel is a broiler chicken farmer and longtime industry advocate based in Manitoba’s Interlake region.

PHOTO: STUART NIKKEL

leading them in and out – it was constant, physical work. Broilers are highly automated. The birds require more technical attention, especially with things like heat stress, but it’s not as physically exhausting.”

Pleasant Oak Farm now runs two barns,

with one recently expanded by 6,100 square feet. Their current quota sits at around 42,000 kilograms – a gradual increase from their initial allotment. “We’ve never bought more,” he says. “That growth came from within the system.”

Giving back

Nikkel’s passion for farming extends beyond his own operation. He’s deeply involved in industry advocacy and volunteer work. For over 15 years, he’s served on the board of Manitoba Chicken Producers (MCP), where he currently represents the province at the national level through Chicken Farmers of Canada.

As part of his CFC role, Nikkel participates in bi-monthly allocation meetings in Ottawa and contributes to the Governance and Allocation Policy & Procedures committees. “Allocation is complex,” he explains. “You’re balancing the needs of consumers, producers, processors, and further processors. It’s about reading trends – trying to see the future, even though you can’t.”

He’s also active in community events, regularly helping with the MCP live bird display at local fairs and the Royal Manitoba

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Nikkel in the original barn during his family’s years in the PMU horse industry.

Winter Fair in Brandon. He volunteers with local fundraising events, including a large lobster dinner that raises money for local recreation facilities.

One initiative particularly close to his heart is “Caring for Communities,” where Manitoba chicken producers donate 1,000 birds weekly to Harvest Manitoba. “We’re one of the farms that donate from every flock,” Nikkel says. “The processors process and deliver the birds for free. It’s a huge team effort, and it means a lot.”

Staying grounded

Beyond chickens, the Nikkels continue to run a mixed farming operation that includes a cow-calf herd and various crops like silage corn, oats, and the occasional

wheat or soybean rotation. They also keep a small group of registered Percheron horses – a nod to the farm’s earlier chapter.

While the original barn was repurposed for chickens, its equine heritage remains part of the family’s story. “We still have a few horses, but they’re not a big part of the operation anymore,” he says.

Nikkel admits succession is on his mind. With seven children, only one still at home, the future of the farm is a work in progress. “Eventually we’ll need to have those tough conversations,” he says. “Not all of them will want to farm, but I hope one or two will carry it forward.”

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At a Glance

Farm name: Pleasant Oak Farm & Ranch Ltd.

Sector: Broilers (formerly PMU horse operation)

Location: Near Lundar, Man. (Interlake region)

Established: 2005 (broiler operation)

Farm size: ~42,000 kg quota; two barns

Family involvement: Operated by Stuart and Theresa Nikkel and family

Why I love poultry: “It’s easier on the body, highly automated, and lets us keep farming on our land – I’m grateful every day.”

Nikkel enjoys time with his family – especially at the lake. “We have a boat, and we try to get out a few times every summer,” he says. “The kids like wakeboarding and kneeboarding. I mostly just drive the boat now.”

For someone who faced the loss of a livelihood nearly two decades ago, Nikkel now feels at peace with the path his farm has taken. “We didn’t have to leave the farm,” he says. “Most PMU producers went out completely. We were able to pivot, to keep going, and find something that fits who we are.”

That sense of adaptability, commitment, and deep-rooted connection to the land is what continues to define Pleasant Oak Farm today – horses or not.

Nikkel’s barn was originally built for horses before its conversion to poultry.

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Jessica Lavallée-Morin

Third-generation egg farmer brings political savvy, teaching experience and a passion for innovation to her role managing one of Canada’s largest egg farms.

By Brett Ruffell

Jessica Lavallée-Morin never planned to return to the farm.

She trained as a French teacher, studied international relations, and once dreamed of becoming a diplomat. But in the summer of 2014 – between jobs and looking for a hands-on challenge – she joined her family’s construction crew to help install cages in a new poultry barn.

“I’m a very dynamic person,” she says. “I wasn’t meant to be behind a desk.”

That decision – meant to be temporary – changed everything. A poultry feed manager noticed her leadership during that project and recruited her as a feed representative.

“I’m a person of opportunity,” she says. “I said yes, and that launched me into nearly eight years working with farmers, learning the technical side of egg production from the ground up.”

“Jessica always took her job to heart,” says Roxanne Lauzon, former general manager at Wilfrid Major feed mill, where Lavallée-Morin worked as a poultry consultant. “She’s one of the most structured, or ganized individuals I’ve ever worked with – and her greatest asset is her

Lavallée-Morin on her family’s operation in Saint-Bernard-de-Michaudville, Que.

personality. She’s incredibly trustworthy and non-judgmental.”

Gaining a wider perspective

Her years on the road proved invaluable.

Lavallée-Morin visited hundreds of farms across Eastern Ontario and Quebec, watching how producers approached

similar challenges. That broad view still shapes how she runs Ferme avicole B. Morin & Fils Inc. – the farm her grandfather started in 1940 with 3,000 hens.

“I learned what works – and what doesn’t,” she says. “That experience made me evaluate our systems more critically. It gave me technical knowledge and

Jessica

PHOTO: JESSICA

a sense of where we could push further.”

Today, the farm spans three sites and manages over 350,000 laying hens and their pullets. Lavallée-Morin oversees day-to-day operations, a team of 30 staff – including 16 Guatemalan workers – and two upcoming barn builds.

Lavallée-Morin is one of four siblings working on the farm. The second generation was carried by her father, Luc Morin, a visionar y who scaled the business after his brothers chose different paths. Under his leadership, the farm expanded to one of Quebec’s top-producing egg operations.

“My dad was not afraid to take risks,” she says. “He grew this farm with boldness. Now we’re the next generation pushing it fur ther – but always with that same mindset of excellence.”

From diplomacy to egg production

Unlike many farm kids, Lavallée-Morin

didn’t picture herself in agriculture. “That wasn’t my story,” she says. “I studied politics. I wanted to become a diplomat. Then I taught French. The farm was never part of the plan.”

Looking back, she sees how each role prepared her to lead. “Politics taught me to communicate. Teaching gave me organization and empathy. And now, farming lets me bring all of it together.”

Finding the right fit

The egg producer is deeply engaged with the technical side of production. One recent focus: matching bird genetics to housing systems – a complex task.

“There’s no one-size-fits-all approach,” she says. “In a conventional system, I’ll choose a lean, efficient bird. In an aviary, I want a larger, more active breed.”

“When she came back to the family farm, she brought with her everything she’d

At a Glance

Farm name: Ferme avicole B. Morin & Fils Inc.

Sector: Egg production and pullet rearing

Location: Saint-Bernard-de-Michaudville, Que.

Established: 1940

Farm size: 350,000 laying hens across three locations

Family involvement: Operated by Jessica Lavallée-Morin and her siblings

Why I love poultry: “Every day brings a new challenge. I love solving technical problems –and seeing our team grow together.”

learned from seeing how others do it,” Lauzon notes. “She absorbed the best tips and practices and put them into action.”

She draws on a deep network: fellow farmers, genetic companies, nutritionists, and researchers. “I’m always calling someone – asking about results, sharing insights.”

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organic barn on the farm. It brought new challenges, especially the switch from white to brown birds.

“We’d never worked with brown hens before,” she says. “Their behaviour is totally different. They’re less comfortable with height, more cautious. We had to rethink everything – perch placement, lighting, even how we moved around them.”

Adjusting to the birds’ needs involved trial and error, consultations with specialists, and rethinking assumptions.

“It was steep,” she says. “But what we learned there, we’ve now applied back to our white bird barns. That cross-learning is powerful.”

Teamwork and communication

Lavallée-Morin’s ability to speak Spanish has been a key asset in managing her Guatemalan team. She began learning the language at 10 and later deepened it during a cultural immersion trip.

“Being able to speak to them in their language – not just for instructions, but to build trust – has transformed the way we work together.”

“Jessica is a natural team builder,” says Lauzon. “She lifts people up, makes them feel valued, and creates a strong team culture. From production staff to consultants, she connects with everyone.”

“She’s constantly organizing workshops and trainings,” Lauzon adds. “She brings industry knowledge back to her staff. People appreciate that – they feel like they’re growing with her.”

Lavallée-Morin recently joined the board of a provincial non-profit focused on mental health and wellness in agriculture – a cause she sees as essential to the sector’s sustainability.

Speaking up for agriculture

She also volunteers with Quebec’s Egg Interpretation Centre, a mobile trailer teaching students and the public about egg production. “People are shocked by how much we care – and how much technology is behind egg farming.”

Lavallée-Morin is passionate about sharing her story. “If we don’t, people fill in the gaps themselves,” she says. “I always try to explain with humility, not judgment.”

She urges others to get involved too. “You don’t need to be a speaker. Just share what you do.”

Building the future

With demand rising, the farm is preparing to expand again. A new combi pullet barn – enriched or aviary mode – will house 100,000 birds and break ground next fall. A 25,000-bird organic barn is planned for spring 2026.

She’s equally focused on her team. “As our operation grows, structure matters more than ever. Investing in our people is as important as infrastructure.”

A month to remember

Her favourite memory on the farm came just last year, during what she calls “the wild month of March 2024.” Multiple flock changes, organic shifts, cleaning cycles, and last-minute industry adjustments all landed at once.

“It was intense,” she says. “But the way our team came together – it was amazing.”

She pauses, reflecting on what it all represents. “That month showed me that a family farm can grow into something even bigger. Something rooted in excellence and community. And that’s what I want to build – a farm that honours our past, adapts to the present, and looks boldly to the future.”

“I always tell her – she’s just getting started,” says Lauzon. “She’s involved in so many committees and is already such a respected figure. I can’t wait to see how far she goes.”

Quentin Wiebe

With nearly three decades in the industry, this Manitoba turkey farmer has built a thriving operation – and a deep respect for the birds he calls friends.

By Brett Ruffell

Quentin Wiebe lights up when he talks about turkeys. He’s raised thousands over the past 30 years, but it never gets old. “They’re very friendly,” he says. “When you step in the barn, everyone jumps up and comes running to greet you. It’s like you’ve got 10,000 friends that haven’t seen you in a week or a year.”

For Wiebe, that excitement never wore off. Every flock still brings something new – and usually, a few surprises.

Trading lumber for livestock

Wiebe’s path to farming wasn’t a straight one. Before turkeys, he framed houses for a living. When construction work slowed in winter, he filled the gaps by helping out on poultry farms – catching birds, cleaning

barns, and learning the rhythm of livestock life. He and his wife, Theresa, even rented a trailer on a turkey farm in their early years together.

At a family gathering in the early ’90s, he casually mentioned his interest in farming to one of Theresa’s uncles, who was already in the poultry business.

A few months later, that same uncle called about a turkey farm for sale near Gunton, Man.

“We were young – we were 21,” Wiebe recalls. “We figured, yeah, looks good, we’ll buy it. Then came the battle with the bank for a year and a half.”

Eventually, they struck a deal. Timberline Farms was born in 1995.

Lessons learned early

The early days weren’t easy. “It was a steep

learning curve,” says Wiebe. “We were naive.” That same uncle who sold him on the idea dropped by nearly every day during the first few months to offer guidance.

Some lessons were more memorable than others. He laughs as he describes one of his first mishaps.

“I left a five-gallon pail in the barn. One curious turkey jumped in and got stuck. Then another one jumped in, and another, until the pail was literally full of turkeys. The top half-dozen were still alive.”

Turkeys, he says, have a knack for finding trouble. Still, he found joy in the routine –and in seeing healthy birds thrive.

Today on the farm

Timberline Farms raises seven flocks of hens each year, ranging from 7,000 to 10,000 birds at a time. Wiebe and Theresa

Manitoba turkey farmer Quentin Wiebe has been raising hens for the whole bird market at Timberline Farms since 1995.

At a Glance

Farm name: Timberline Farms

Sector: Turkeys (hens for whole bird market)

Location: Gunton, Manitoba (Interlake region)

Established: 1995

Farm size: ~60,000 birds annually; five barns

Family involvement: Operated by Quentin and Theresa Wiebe

Why I love poultry: “When you step in the barn, everyone comes running—like 10,000 friends who haven’t seen you in a year.”

take turns managing the workload, though both are deeply involved.

“I was on a little fishing trip last weekend, gone for a couple nights,” he says. “While I’m gone, it all falls on her. And she handles it. We’ve always shared the responsibility.”

Their season starts with the arrival of poults at the end of February. The final flock ships out in mid-October. Between brooding, cleaning, loading, and monitoring flock health, there’s little downtime.

“You wake up, first thing on your mind is the turkeys,” says Wiebe. “It’s busy. But that’s what it takes.”

Tools for better management

Over the years, the Wiebes have invested heavily in their barns. Their biggest upgrade came recently with the installation of a Maximus system.

Now, ventilation, feed intake, and water consumption can all be monitored and adjusted from Quentin’s phone. Load cells under the feed bins provide real-time data, helping him catch problems before they escalate.

“If birds back off feed or water, that’s usually your first sign that something’s wrong,” he says. “It gives you that early warning.”

That technology has been crucial, especially as health challenges evolve. “When we started, we didn’t even know about avian influenza. That just wasn’t a thing for us.”

While Manitoba hasn’t seen the same level of impact as other provinces, Wiebe knows it’s never far away. Avian metapneumovirus is also a concern. So far, his farm has remained clear.

Farming for the holidays – and beyond

Most of Timberline’s birds are processed as whole turkeys through a local plant operated by Exceldor (formerly Granny’s Poultry). Some flocks are timed for Easter and Thanksgiving, while others supply the yearround market.

Wiebe raises only hens – a reflection of Manitoba’s processing capacity, which currently lacks facilities for further processing.

“I’d like to see that change,” he says. “That’s where the growth is – in turkey pepperoni, turkey sausage, sandwich meat.

Families are smaller now. Not everyone wants to cook a big bird.”

He supports industry efforts to promote turkey beyond the holidays. “I eat turkey regularly” the producer says. “It’s healthy, lean protein. We just need to market it better.”

Raising a family on the farm

Wiebe and Theresa raised two daughters on the farm. Both are now married and have moved on to other careers, but they’re still close to home – and occasionally back in the barn.

“We loaded turkeys yesterday, and one of

my daughters came to help,” he says. “They were in the barn a lot growing up, especially with the little birds.”

He believes the farm was a great place to raise a family. “I don’t think you can find a better environment,” he says. “You’re home for meals. You teach them how to work. They see their parents working hard. I think it instills a strong work ethic.”

And while neither daughter plans to take over the farm, Wiebe is at peace with that. “When I retire, I can sell and walk away. That simplifies things.”

Bringing farming into the classroom

Wiebe recently participated in Agriculture in the Classroom’s “Follow the Farmer” series, offering a virtual tour and Q&A session for Manitoba students.

e brought a live turkey into the video and fielded questions ranging from “Do turkeys smile?” to “Do they have teeth?”

“It was fun,” he says. “I think people –especially kids – need to know where their food comes from.”

Even after 30 years, Wiebe is still learning.

“Just when you think you’ve got turkey farming figured out, something new comes along. It’s a constant learning curve – but that’s part of the reason I still enjoy it.”

Wiebe says his turkeys are always happy to see him – like having 10,000 friends running to greet you.

An aerial view of Timberline Farms, where Wiebe raises approximately 60,000 turkeys each year across five barns.

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Byron Ference

A third-generation chicken farmer brings fresh ideas and a strong sense of home to the Alberta foothills.

By Brett Ruffell

Byron Ference’s connection to poultry farming runs deep – so deep, in fact, that it begins before he could even walk. Raised on his family’s broiler farm outside Black Diamond, Alta., some of his earliest memories involve watching his parents work late into the night during heavy spring rains, digging trenches and fueling water pumps to keep the barns dry.

“They’d be out in the middle of the night, trying to keep the birds comfortable,” Ference recalls.

Those barns sat atop a wetland and had dirt floors, making round-the-clock vigilance essential. But even as a young child, the determination and care his family poured into their farm left an impression. “I remember thinking I never wanted to be waking up at 1 am in the morning to go fuel water pumps,” he laughs.

At the time, he found it hard to picture himself following in their footsteps. But things eventually came full circle. He not

only returned to the farm – he fully embraced life as a chicken producer.

Path home through the ocean

Ference took a different path before returning to the farm. He studied biology at university in Lethbridge and worked parttime on weekends, unsure of what direction to take. A love of travel led him to Australia, where he became a certified divemaster and led underwater tours on the Great Barrier Reef. The experience, he says, was incredible – but also clarifying.

“Life’s a little different outside of the farm and outside of Canada,” he says. “But I realized I wanted something more stable, something with a future. The farm always felt like home.”

When he returned to Alberta, Ference began taking on a more active role in the operation. Today, he oversees all aspects of Foothill Poultry, a third-generation broiler farm producing just over one million birds a year across three barns.

Reimagining barn design

Ference took his time researching what the next stage of the farm should look like. In addition to the farm’s two double-decker barns from the early 1990s, he envisioned a more efficient structure.

After visiting several facilities and attending the poultry show in Georgia, he saw some new ideas but came away feeling their farm had already done a good job keeping up with industry changes.

At 120 by 450 feet, the structure houses two growing spaces divided by a center wall. There are no support posts, just high ceilings and wide-open airspace. “Double-deckers help retain heat, but they’re hard to clean and maintain,” he says. “We wanted something easier to work in and better for bird comfort.”

The barn also showcases Ference’s artistic side. Along its interior walls, he spray-painted colourful chicken silhouettes that mark distances and depict stages of growth from chick to full broiler. “It helps

Byron Ference, a third-generation poultry farmer from Black Diamond, Alta., oversees his family’s chicken operation.

At a Glance

Farm name: Foothill Poultry

Sector: Broilers

Location: Black Diamond, Alta.

Established: Late 1970s (original), current operations managed since early 2000s

Farm size: ~1 million chickens annually

Family involvement: Operated by Byron Ference with support from his wife Lisa, his parents Reg and Erna (semi-retired), and a small team

with cleanouts – you know where you are when dragging 400 feet of hose – and it brightens things up,” he says.

Modern systems, local inputs

Efficiency and animal welfare are central to Ference’s approach. The new barn incorporates precast concrete walls that are

durable, easy to sanitize, and resistant to moisture and pests. Ventilation is handled through attic inlets, which allow cold Alberta air to warm slightly before entering the barn during winter

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An aerial view of Foothill Poultry, where Ference raises over one million broilers annually across three modern barns.

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Reading the birds

Technology plays an important role day-to-day, but Ference says nothing beats simply watching the birds. Before entering a barn, he checks sensor data on his phone — temperature, water pressure, humidity and power supply. Then he observes.

“You can tell a lot just by how the birds move, where they cluster, how they space out,” he says. “If the birds and the sensors don’t agree, it’s the birds you trust.”

Well-spread, active birds with good feathering indicate a healthy flock. Any sign of distress – like clustering, feather loss or hock irritation – warrants investigation. “It’s a kind of dance,” he says. “You learn to read them without disturbing them.

“I usually tell other people in the industry that ‘happy birds are heavy birds,’” he adds.

Influence of family and industry

Ference’s decision to return was entirely his own, though his parents’ passion for the industry helped shape his outlook. Byron’s parents, Erna and Reg Ference, both held leadership roles at the

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“He’s always had a strong connection with animals,” says Erna. “And he’s curious. He’s not afraid to try new things or take on challenges.”

That includes getting involved beyond the farm gate. He previously served as a Chicken Champ – a provincial volunteer who helps with public engagement and events. “If you’re in this business, you need to be involved,” says Erna. “People need to see your face and trust your voice.”

Managing growth and change

Ference runs the operation with help from a full-time employee and occasional support from his brother. His wife, Lisa, handles the books and helps during flock placements.

With aging infrastructure on the horizon, Ference expects to retire the older barns within the next decade. But expansion isn’t in the immediate plans.

“Growing would require a significant investment in quota,” he says. “For now, I want to keep doing what we do – just better.”

That means staying on top of new technologies, optimizing systems and maintaining high standards for welfare and biosecurity. “I like knowing the animals under my care are thriving,” he says. “If the birds are doing well, that’s success.”

Life in the foothills

Living and farming at the edge of the Rockies comes with quirks. Ference jokes about migraines triggered by sudden weather shifts but says the view never gets old.

He makes time for hiking and curling, passions that bring balance. The family keeps a satellite communicator for emergencies. “You can’t fully disconnect when animals rely on you,” he says. “But if you’ve got good people around, you can step away and breathe.”

Ference with his wife Lisa and their daughter Lillian.

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Dive deep before taking flight

Before returning home to farm full-time, Byron Ference spent part of his early twenties as a certified divemaster in Australia. Working aboard liveaboard boats on the Great Barrier Reef, he led underwater tours, pointed out marine life to tourists, and helped maintain diving operations. “It was a great experience,” he says. “But it also made me realize how much I valued stability – and how much I missed the farm.”

The transition from reef to roost might seem unlikely, but for Ference, both worlds demand careful observation, quick thinking and a deep respect for living creatures.

Looking ahead

Ference remains optimistic about the future of poultry farming. “The birds are evolving, the systems are improving, and there’s always something new to learn,” he says. “That’s what keeps me engaged.”

For a farmer whose earliest memories involved water pumps and trenches, returning to chicken farming turned out to be the right call. “It’s always changing, always challenging,” he says. “And I wouldn’t want to be doing anything else.”

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Tracy Leer-Mercier

Crisscrossing the Prairies, this EFC inspector brings hands-on expertise and a passion for welfare to every barn visit.

By Brett Ruffell

Before the sun rises over Saskatchewan, Tracy Leer-Mercier is often already on the road. As an inspector with Egg Farmers of Canada (EFC), she covers a vast territory that includes her home province and the southwestern corner of Manitoba. Each trip takes her to a different egg farm – sometimes a few hours apart – where she’ll spend the day conducting compliance reviews, walking through barns, and speaking with producers about their flocks and facilities.

“A lot of driving,” she says. “Once I’m on farm, I meet with the producer and go through their records, then walk through their barns and talk about how things are going.”

By the time she gets home, she still has reports to submit – and sometimes construction planning to coordinate. Her family also operates a residential framing business, and the two worlds often overlap. “Driving all over Saskatchewan does allow me a lot of time to talk on the phone,” she says. “I kind of multitask.”

Her days can be long and unpredictable. Winter roads, shifting flock schedules, and biosecurity requirements all influence her routine. Still, she remains grounded in her mission. “Each farm is different,” she says. “It keeps the work interesting, and I learn something new every time.”

Hands-on poultry experience

Leer-Mercier entered the poultry industry in 2006 while pursuing graduate studies at the University of Saskatchewan. Her research focused on cold-weather transport of broiler hens and how stressors – including trailer design and airflow – affect birds in transit.

She later worked in poultry extension at the university, held a field service role with Lilydale (now Sofina), and completed barn ventilation assessments to help producers improve welfare outcomes. These varied roles gave her a practical understanding of both

science and on-farm realities – a combination she brings to her work as an inspector.

“Working in the animal industry is not just working with animals,” she says. “It’s actually working with the people that are doing the hands-on work.”

Her experience also includes a stint with the University of Saskatchewan’s poultry extension program, where she filled in during a colleague’s maternity leave. In that role, she liaised with all four feather boards in Saskatchewan, supporting outreach and technical guidance.

Tracy Leer-Mercier conducts on-farm compliance audits across Saskatchewan and Manitoba.

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A grounded, respected voice

Leer-Mercier is known not only for her technical knowledge, but for the trust she builds with producers. Tennille Knezacek, extension lead at Saskatchewan Egg Producers and a longtime colleague, says that trust is earned.

“She’s super well respected by the producers,” says Knezacek. “I know in the past, maybe producers didn’t always have the most positive comments about their auditors, but everything I’ve heard [about Tracy] has been fantastic.”

The two first met in the mid-1990s as undergraduates and have worked alongside one another in multiple capacities ever since. “We’ve sort of grown up in the poultry industry together,” Knezacek says. “She’s just really good at her job because she’s got that practical boots-on-theground experience. She’s super relatable.”

That practicality makes Leer-Mercier an invaluable resource. “Not all auditors have grown up working in the industry,” Knezacek adds. “It’s easier to get good information from her. If we have a flock concern or something like that, I can use her as my reference.”

Adapting through challenge

Leer-Mercier’s role demands long hours, logistical complexity and flexibility. It became even more difficult during the spring of 2022, when an avian influenza outbreak forced new limits on the number of farms that could be visited per day.

“When you have a four-hour drive one direction to go to a farm for an audit and then want to come home at the end of the day, that can kind of make the trips long,” says Knezacek. “It makes it a little more complicated to get things done.”

Even with restrictions, Leer-Mercier finds ways to manage. “She’s always had a position where she’s managed her own schedule,” says Knezacek. “She’s very good at that, and I think she appreciates the flexibility.”

Her ability to stay organized and responsive has earned her respect among colleagues and producers alike. She remains a point of contact for those navigating biosecurity expectations and animal care documentation, even outside formal inspections

Animal welfare from day one

Leer-Mercier’s interest in welfare dates back to childhood. “I had huge aspirations to get involved with looking after animals and ensuring that the right processes were being used,” she says. Her master’s work helped reinforce that focus, as did her later hands-on work assessing barn airflow and ventilation systems.

Today, she serves on EFC’s research committee and plays a direct role in the oversight of the Animal Care Program. She also values the ability to share what she’s learned with producers working toward upgrades. Her own home, which she built with her husband, is off-grid and solar powered.

She also sees transparency and education as key to building public trust. Social media, she says, is increasingly being used to show the realities of farming to the public. “It provides a little bit more transparency as to

what’s going on in the industry,” she says. “Being open and transparent is a huge benefit to all of the animal industries, and not just poultry.”

Connection and care

What stands out most, to both Knezacek and those she inspects, is Leer-Mercier’s ability to connect.

“She knows a little bit about everything,” says Knezacek. “She can do business with the layer boss, and then talk sewing with the ladies, or visit the kids if they’re around. She makes really good connections with the people she’s working with.”

And in the end, Leer-Mercier says that’s what keeps her going. “It kind of steps away from the animals,” she says. “It’s actually the networking and the relationships that have been developed with all of the amazing pr oducers that are in the industry.”

Dean Good

From electrical work to poultry, this producer has built a lasting legacy on P.E.I.’s chicken farming landscape.

By Brett Ruffell

Dean Good went from working as an electrician to becoming one of P.E.I.’s leading chicken farmers, building a life shaped by hard work and strong family ties. His roots in Winsloe stretch back generations.

His great-grandfather was a blacksmith on the land next door. His father farmed while running a Massey Ferguson dealership. For Good, agriculture was always close by – but his first steps into the working world took a different direction.

“I started my career as an electrician when I was 17 years old,” he says. He spent time in Western Canada before returning home in the early 1970s and purchasing the land he still farms today. While farming part time, he earned his Red Seal in electrical work and, in 1975, partnered with his father to launch a farm equipment business

They operated that company for 25 years, selling and servicing milking, feeding and manure-handling equipment. But in 1987, Good saw an opportunity – one that would permanently alter the course of his career.

“We entered chicken farming in 1987, renovating a barn I was using to feed beef cattle,” he says. “It had to be big enough to hold 14,000 birds to ship to a processor in Nova Scotia.” At the time, P.E.I. had very little chicken production. Good was one of the first to join the province’s supply-managed system, with just a handful of producers operating in those early years.

“I didn’t know anything about it,” he admits.

“My father mentioned it after hearing from a friend, so we looked into it. There was a processor looking for more chicken.”

Scaling up and settling in

The early days weren’t easy. Government numbers predicted a $30,000 loss on a 30,000-bird operation. “It didn’t look very promising at first,” says Good. Still, he pressed forward. With three new entrants building in 1987 and another already producing, P.E.I.’s broiler sector star ted to take shape.

Things have grown dramatically since then. “We are now sending over a million kilograms of live chicken off the province every eight weeks,” says Good. “We’re keeping up with the rest of Canada now, as far as operations.”

Today, the Good family operation raises more than 400,000 chickens annually. Dean’s son, Cody, returned to the farm in 2010 after working in Western Canada and Mexico. He now lives next door with his wife Jamie-Lou and their two young children.

“Life on the farm today is very rewarding,” Good says. “Cody and I work together every day. It’s a 24-hour job caring for animals.”

At a Glance

Farm name: Good Farms Inc.

Sector: Broilers (formerly sheep, beef, and dairy)

Location: Winsloe, P.E.I.

Established: 1987 (broiler operation)

Farm size: ~400,000 chickens annually

Family involvement: Operated by Dean Good and son Cody

High standards, hands-on approach

Each day at Good Farms begins with a barn check – bird behaviour, air quality, and equipment.

The Goods follow an “all-in, all-out” system, bringing in about 58,000 chicks every two days. Clean-outs between flocks are thorough.

Technology supports consistency. “We’ve put two Genius controllers in each barn,” the producer says.

“They manage everything – temperature, humidity, feeders, lighting – and send alarms to our phones. It’s helped us

Dean Good (first on the left) on his farm in Winsloe, P.E.I., where he and his son Cody (first on the right) raise more than 400,000 chickens annually.

Why I love poultry: “Life on the farm today is very rewarding. It’s a 24-hour job caring for animals, but I love it.”

keep our flocks very consistent.”

Ten years ago, they adopted modular loading. “It’s faster, with less handling,” says Dean. “The birds are more comfortable on their trip to the processor.”

L itter from the barns is spread across 150 acres to grow hay, replacing synthetic fertilizer.

The farm produces two cuts a year and supplies hay to about 20 customers, including horse and sheep farms.

Forward-looking and self-reliant

Now, the chicken producers are building an on-farm feed mill – one of their biggest projects to date.

“This will give us more control and reduce transportation costs,” says Dean. “I’m ver y excited.”

They’re doing much of the work themselves, using their background in equipment installation and construction. The mill is expected to be up and r unning by

late summer.

Dean still walks the barns every day, but he’s preparing to pass the torch. “I’ll be exiting the industry in the next five years,” he says.

“Cody’s a shareholder now and may eventually join the provincial board.”

He hasn’t thought much about retirement – though a trip to Europe is on the wish list. “I just enjoy being on the farm. It’s in my blood.”

Juschka Clarke

How a backyard flock blossomed into a full-scale organic egg farm.

By Brett Ruffell

What began as a backyard flock has grown into one of British Columbia’s most admired small-scale egg operations. For Juschka Clarke of Hazelsprings Organics, a modest start with 25 hens has turned into a thriving organic egg farm with more than 6,000 birds –and a growing legacy that now includes her entire family.

Clarke never imagined she’d become a commercial egg farmer. She grew up in North Vancouver and always saw the Yarrow property, purchased by her mother in 1990, as a sanctuary. “It was never supposed to be a working farm,” she says. “It was a place for horses, a quiet place for us.”

But things changed when Clarke found herself with more eggs than she could use. Encouraged by a fellow soccer parent who was already in the industry, she applied to B.C. Egg’s New Producer Program and was awarded quota in 2012. It was a turning point. “I started with 3,000 birds,” she says. “And I’ve never looked back.”

Balancing legacy and business

Today, Clarke manages the farm solo. It’s a demanding, full-time job, but one that also allows for flexibility – something she values. “Egg farming is 365 days a year,” she says. “You’re not always in the barn, but your brain is always on. Still, I get to plan my days around the farm, and that’s a freedom I don’t take for granted.”

Her adult children – Emily, Meghan and Aiden – all live on the 14-acre property and remain closely tied to the farm. Emily, in

particular, is deeply involved. She’s a graduate of Egg Farmers of Canada’s Women in Egg program and acts as Clarke’s second-in-command when needed. “She’s the one I lean on,” says Clarke. “She can run the place when I need to be away.”

While the farm has grown, its spirit hasn’t changed. Clarke’s goal is to maintain the family first atmosphere her mother envisioned.

“It was hard to go commercial at first,”

she says. “But we’ve managed to keep that feeling – the sense that this is still our home, our family’s place.”

Commitment to organic

From the beginning, Clarke was determined to run the farm organically. “This land has been or ganic since my mom bought it,” she says. “We’ve never used chemicals or pesticides here. Going organic commercially just made sense.”

Juschka Clarke runs Hazelsprings Organics in Yarrow, B.C., with help from her adult children.

At a Glance

Farm name: Hazelsprings Organics

Sector: Eggs (Certified Organic)

Location: Yarrow, B.C.

Established: 2012 (commercial egg production)

Farm size: 6,000 laying hens

Family involvement: Operated by Juschka Clarke with help from her three adult children

Why I love poultry: “Every time I drive into my driveway, I have a sense of extreme pride and joy. This is where I live, this is where I work.”

But that decision brought its own set of challenges. Organic operations require more space, larger barns, and specially raised pullets. “Finding someone to grow certified organic pullets isn’t easy,” she says. “It gets more complicated as you expand.”

Despite those hurdles, Clarke believes the benefits are worth it. Her birds enjoy

natural light and outdoor access, and consumers in the fast-growing Fraser Valley are increasingly seeking out local, organic eggs. “We’ve got great demand here,” she says. “It’s encouraging.”

Avian influenza has complicated things, occasionally forcing temporary restrictions on outdoor access. But Clarke

complies fully with provincial veterinary orders. “As soon as it’s safe and the order lifts, the birds go back outside,” she says.

Driven by care

Clarke’s attention to detail and deep care for her animals is well known among fellow producers. Jeremy VaanDrager,

Clarke collects fresh eggs from her flock of over 6,000 hens.

a B.C. egg farmer who’s worked with her on outreach events, describes her as “a gem.”

“She wants what’s best for her birds – they come first,” says VaanDrager. “She once told me the saddest day for her is when she has to ship her old flock out. That says a lot.”

Clarke doesn’t see herself doing anything revolutionary. But she’s proud of the progress she’s made. “Honestly, I’m just proud we’ve turned this into a successful farm,” she says. “It’s not flashy, but it’s real. And it’s something my family can carry forward.”

Leadership and outreach

As an advocate for the egg sector, Clarke is constantly learning and giving back. She recently became chair of her local producers’ association – a role she stepped into after years of attending meetings and mentoring others.

“I’ve always wanted to understand the industry better,” she says. “And I want to support new producers the way others supported me.”

A big part of that support comes through public outreach. Clarke regularly hosts virtual farm tours and works the B.C. Egg booth at the Pacific National Exhibition.

There, she engages with curious consumers and addresses common misconceptions.

Riding for hope – and for Inge

This summer, Juschka Clarke is cycling across Canada as part of the Terry Fox Ride of Hope – a 7,000-kilometre journey from Vancouver to New Brunswick in just 30 days, with no rest days and no shortcuts.

For Clarke, the ride is deeply personal. Her late mother, Inge, who passed the family farm down to her, lost her second battle with cancer two years ago.

“She was incredibly strong,” Clarke says. “She was a light for all of us.”

Clarke has fundraised and participated in the TF360 for the past seven years, but this marks her most ambitious ride yet. An avid cyclist and proud mother of three, she says the journey will be filled with both sorrow and strength. “Terry had so much hope,” she says. “That’s what keeps me going.”

She rides in Inge’s memory – and for every Canadian family touched by cancer.

“People don’t realize that all egg farms in B.C. are family owned,” she says. “Or that supply management gives farmers a stable income while ensuring food security. I love helping people understand that.”

Motivated by meaning

Behind all of Clarke’s work – on the farm, in advocacy, in community engagement – is a strong sense of purpose. The farm provides her with independence and stability, and she never takes that for granted.

“This place has given me the ability to support myself and my family,” she says. “It’s not easy work, but it’s meaningful. I’m proud of that.”

And every time she turns into her driveway, she’s reminded why it all matters. “This is home. This is where I belong.”

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Fax: (403) 364-3606

Eaglesham

Codesa Colony, (Peace Country Poultry Farms)

PO Box 300, AB T0H 1H0

Ph: (780) 359-2422

Grande Prairie

Hutterian Brethren Church of Grandview, (Grandview Colony) 723042B RGD RD. 74, AB T8X 4L1

Ph: (780) 532-6500

Granum

Hutterian Brethren Church of Granum

PO Box 360, AB T0K 1A0

Ph: (403) 687-2180

Halkirk

Spring Colony Farming Co. Ltd.

2 38 15 w4, Box 220, AB T0C 1M0

Ph: (403) 741-4312

Hilda

Roseglen Farming Co. Ltd.

Box 117, AB T0J 1R0

Ph: (403) 838-2272 ext. 712

Fax: (403) 838-2039

Irracana

Hutterian Brethren Church of Tschetter, (Tschetter Colony)

General Delivery, AB T0M 1B0

Ph: (403) 935-4406

Irvine

Hutterian Brethren Church of Elkwater, (Elkwater Colony)

PO Box 117, AB T0J 1V0

Ph: (403) 834-2120

Fax: (403) 834-2006

La Crete

Cornelius Wall (Savage Farms)

PO Box 1024, AB T0H 2H0 Ph: (780) 928-2721

Lethbridge

Galimax Trading Inc.

409 12A Street South, AB T1J 2T2 Ph: (403) 715-8470

Mayerthorpe

Rocfort Colony Ltd.

PO Box 1080, AB T0E 1N0

Ph : (780) 785-3208

Morinville

Moralta Poultry Farms, (Morinville Colony)

RR 2, AB T8R 1P5

Ph: (780) 939-2118

Fax: (780) 939-3452

Morinville

Kuku Farms

RR 1, AB T8R 1P4

Ph: (780) 777-7786

Nobleford

5 Grain Eggs Ltd.

Box 596, AB T0L 1S0 Ph: (403) 308-3502

Oyen

Acadian Hutterian Brethren Ltd., (Acadia Colony)

PO Box 210, AB T0J 2J0

Ph: (403) 664-2406

Pincher Creek

Hutterian Brethren Church of Spring Point

PO Box 249, AB T1K 3Z8

Ph: (403) 553-2284

Pincher Creek

Hutterian Brethren of Pincher Creek

RR 304, PO Box 1028, AB T0K 1W0

Ph: (403) 627-4021

Red Deer

Hutterian Brethren Church of Pine Hill (P.H. Egg Farms)

RR 4, AB T4N 5E4

Ph: (403) 886-4626

Fax: (403) 886-4656

Rockyford

Springvale Fine Foods Ltd.

PO Box 248, AB T0J 2R0

Ph : (403) 361-0235

Standard

Standard Hutterian Brethren, (Standard Colony Farming Co. Ltd.)

PO Box 390, AB T0J 3G0

Ph: (403) 644-2224

Fax: (403) 644-2196

Standard

Midwest Agricultural Co. Ltd.

PO Box 190, 213012 Highway 262

Grid, AB T0J 3G0

Ph: (403) 677-2665 ext. 712

Vulcan

Hutterian Brethren Church of the Little Bow Colony

PO Box 1587, AB T0L 2B0

Ph: (403) 897-2323

Warburg

Hutterian Brethren Church of Warburg, (Warburg Colony)

PO Box 520, AB T0C 2T0

Ph: (780) 628-7770 ext. 106

Fax: (780) 848-2571

Warner

Plainview Hutterian Brethren, (Country Morning)

PO Box 240, AB T0K 2L0

Ph: (403) 642-2111 ext. 526

Fax: (403) 642-2085

REGISTERED EGG PRODUCT STATIONS

Airdrie

IGY Immune Technologies & Life Sciences, INC.

1A- 4 East Lake Ave NE, AB T4A 2H2

Ph: (403) 960-0763

Lethbridge

EggSolutions (EPIC) Inc.

2525 26 St. N., AB T1H 5L1

Ph: (403) 394-7756

POULTRY CONSULTING, VETERINARIANS, RESEARCH

Canadian Poultry Consultants Ltd.

Ph: (877) 449-3447

admin@canadianpoultry.ca www.canadianpoultry.ca

Poultry Health Services

201-151 East Lake Blvd., Airdrie, AB T4A 2G1

Ph: (888) 950-2252

phsinfo@poultryhealth.ca

PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT/ UNIVERSITIES

AGRICULTURE AND AGRI-FOOD CANADA

Alberta regional office

9700 Jasper Ave. NW, Suite 1032, Edmonton, AB T5J 4C3

Ph: (780) 495-3307

AAFC.AB.info.AB.AAC@agr.gc.ca www.agriculture.canada.ca

ALBERTA AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS MARKETING COUNCIL

#303, J.G. O’Donoghue Building, 7000 - 113 St. NW, Edmonton AB T6H 5T6

Ph: (780) 427-2164

agi.marketingcouncil@gov.ab.ca www.alberta.ca/alberta-agricultural-products-marketing-council.aspx

CANADIAN FOOD INSPECTION AGENCY - Regional OfficeEdmonton

1855 94 St NW, Edmonton, AB T6N 1E6

Ph: (780) 395-6700

CANADIAN FOOD INSPECTION AGENCY - Regional OfficeAlberta South 110 Country Hills Landing NW, Room 102, Calgary, AB T3K 5P3

Ph: (403) 292-4650

CANADIAN FOOD INSPECTION AGENCY - Western Area Office 1115 57th Ave. NE, Calgary, AB T2E 9B2

Ph: (587) 230-2200

Fax: (587) 230-2253 www.inspection.gc.ca

FACULTY OF VETERINARY MEDICINE, University of Calgary, Foothills Campus

CWPH 2D01, 3280 Hospital Dr. NW, Calgary, AB T2N 4Z6

Ph: (403) 210-3961

Fax : (403) 210-8121 vetmed@ucalgary.ca vet.ucalgary.ca

MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND IRRIGATION, ALBERTA

J.G. O’Donoghue Building, 3rd floor, 7000 - 113 St. NW, Edmonton AB T6H 5T6

Ph: (310) FARM-3276 310farm@gov.ab.ca www.alberta.ca/agriculture-and-irrigation.aspx

THE POULTRY RESEARCH CENTRE,

Department of Agricultural, Food and Nutritional Science, University of Alberta F83, AFDP, University of Alberta, 116st, 85 ave, Edmonton, AB T6G 2R3

Ph: (780) 492-6221

Fax: (780) 492-6471 prc@ualberta.ca poultry.ualberta.ca

Dr. Martin Zuidhof, Academic Leader.

INDUSTRY ASSOCIATIONS

Alberta Chicken Producers 2518 Ellwood Dr. SW, Edmonton, AB T6X 0A9

Ph: (780) 488-2125

Fax: (780) 488-3570

Toll Free: (877) 822-4425 www.chicken.ab.ca

David Hyink, Chair; Ross Bezovie, Vice Chair;

Directors: Tara deVries, Rob Van Dieman, Wes Nanninga Geoff Brown, Executive Director

Alberta Hatching Egg Producers 9677 45th Ave. NW Edmonton, AB T6E 5Z8

Ph: (780) 434-8414

Fax: (780) 434-9552 info@ahep.ca www.ahep.ca

Kevin Tiemstra, Chair; Harry Voorhorst, Vice Chair; Directors: Dennis Wickersham, Ilja Veldhuizen, Arjan Scheele; Bob Smook, General Manager.

Alberta Turkey Producers 9677 – 45 Avenue, Edmonton, AB T6E 5Z8

Ph: (780) 465-5755

Fax: (780) 465-5528 info@albertaturkey.com www.albertaturkey.com

Directors: Carrie Ference, Marc Therrien, Astrid Stephenson, Gary Wurz, Scott Olsen; Cara Prout, Executive Director; Nancy Crouse, Finance & Producer Services Administrator. Egg Farmers of Alberta #101-90 Freeport Blvd. NE, Calgary, AB T3J 5J9

Ph: (403) 250-1197

Fax: (403) 291-9216

Toll Free: (877) 302-2344 info@eggs.ab.ca www.eggs.ab.ca

Peter Waldner, Chair; Marcella Van Stryland, Vice Chair; Jerry Hofer, EFC Director; Elie Hofer, Director; Darryl Hiemstra, Director in Training; Stephen Scott, General Manager.

Western Feed Industry Association (WFIA - ANACAlberta and Saskatchewan Division)

c/o Peggy Kimmel RR3 Site 6 Box 17 Lacombe, AB T4L 2N3

Ph: (403) 350-0495 manager@wfia-anac.com www.wfia-anac.com

Kelly Cruise, Chair; Kris Westblom, Vice Chair; Nancy Fischer, Past Chair; Directors: Tyler Barbieri, Sharon Klinger, Lee Eddy, Tracy Hum; Division Manager: Peggy Kimmel

BRITISH COLUMBIA

HEALTH MONITORED HATCHERIES

BRADNER FARMS HATCHERY

28670 - 58th Ave., Abbotsford, BC V4X 2E8

Ph: (604) 856-1227

ECHO POULTRY FARM AND HATCHERY

30230 Huntingdon Rd., RR 1, Abbotsford, BC V4X 2K6

Ph: (604) 859-7925

FARMCREST FOODS LTD.

1880 - 30th St. SW, Salmon Arm, BC V1E 4M1

Ph: (250) 832-0036

FRASER VALLEY CHICKS SALES

1681 Clearbrook Rd., Abbotsford, BC V2T 5X5 Ph: (604) 864-0555

GOLDEN FEATHER HATCHERY

5840 Blackburn Rd., Chilliwack, BC V2R 4N9

Ph: (604) 823-4938

OKANAGAN HATCHERY

RR #32, 1429 McLeod Rd., Armstrong, BC V0E 1B8

Ph: (250) 546-9223

LILYDALE - SOFINA FOODS INC.

27923 Myrtle Ave., Abbotsford, BC V4X 1R3 Ph: (604) 856-4171

ROSSDOWN FARMS LTD. 2325 Bradner Rd., Abbotsford, BC V4X 1E2 Ph: (604) 856-1218

SKYE HI FARMS, INC. 4213 Stewar Rd., Chiliwack BC V2R 5G2 Ph: (604) 828-2525

WESTERN HATCHERY LTD. 505 Hamm Rd., Abbotsford, BC V2T 6B6 Ph: (604) 859-7168

PACIFIC PRIDE CHICKS

32870 King Rd., Abbotsford, BC V2S 7Z7 Ph: (604) 850-2913

THIESSEN GAME BIRDS LTD 6029 Leclair Rd., Abbotsford, BC V4X 2C9

Ph: (604) 856-7405

REGISTERED EGG GRADING STATIONS

Abbotsford

Golden Valley Foods Ltd.

PO Box 1800, BC V2S 7G3

Ph: (604) 855-7431

Fax: (604) 855-7439

Abbotsford

Pinegrove Farms Ltd.

(Maple Hill Farms)

2130 Mount Lehman Rd., BC

V4X 2L6

Ph: (604) 852-2159

Fax: (604) 852-2150

Abbotsford

Siemen’s Farms Ltd.

1237 Columbia St., BC V2T 5X9

Ph: (604) 807-4866

Black Creek

Kehler Vegetable Company Ltd.

8083 Island Highway, BC V9J 1G9

Ph: (250) 202-3236

Bridge Lake

Sunset Egg Grading Station

7611 Lee Rd., PO Box 107, BC V0K 1E0

Ph: (250) 593-0038

Chilliwak

Local ChickInn Ltd.

7324 Hopedale Road, BC V2R 4J9

Ph: (604) 799-2053

Creston

Sunshine Valley Farms Inc.,

3160 Lister Rd, BC V0B 1G2

Ph: (250) 431-8941

Dawson Creek

Peace View Hutterian Brethren

Church (Peace View Colony)

4414 Triangle Rd, BC V1G 0J4

Ph: (250) 219-0805

Duncan

Running W Egg Farm Ltd., (Farmer Ben’s Eggs)

1711 Herd Rd., RR 1, BC V9L 1M3

Ph: (250) 746-6110

Fax: (250) 746-7799

Farmington

South Peace Hutterian Brethren

Church, (South Peace Colony)

PO Box 69, BC V0C 1N0

Ph: (250) 782-8164

Nanoose Bay

0917522 B.C. Ltd., (Springford Farm Egg Co.)

1934 Northwest Bay Rd. BC V9P 9C5

Ph: (250) 468-7540

Fax: (250) 468-7545

Redstone

A&S Enterprise Management Inc. (Pasture to Plate)

3781 Chezacut Rd., Box 20, BC V0L 1S0

Ph: (250) 394-4005

Local, fresh and delicious! We help BC family-owned and operated egg farms bring the goodness of eggs to BC tables.

BC EGG BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Al Sakalauskas, BSc, MSc CHAIR

Walter Siemens VICE-CHAIR, EFC REPRESENTATIVE

Jeff Regier SECRETARY

Jon Krahn DIRECTOR

Derek Janzen DIRECTOR

BC EGG MANAGEMENT

Katie Lowe, PAg EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Joey Aebig, BBA MANAGER OPERATIONS & LOGISTICS

Nathalie Darwin MANAGER COMMUNICATIONS & MARKETING

Erin Duetta, BBA MANAGER FINANCE

Alexis Stollings EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT

250 - 32160 SOUTH FRASER WAY, ABBOTSFORD, BC V2T 1W5 604.556.3348 | BCEMB@BCEGG.COM

Ruskin

Thompson Creek Farm, (Phillip Northrop)

10437 Wilson Rd., BC V4S 1B4

Ph: (604) 462-9641

Salmon Arm

Sobia Qadir

2551 40 st NE, BC V1E 1Z3

Ph: (250) 515-0096

Terrace

414612 B.C. Ltd., (Daybreak Farms Ltd.)

4423 Eby St., BC V8G 0B3

Ph: (250) 638-0777

Fax: (250) 638-8757

Victoria

Michael Romaine, (Healing Farm)

5971 Old East Rd., BC V8Y 1V7

Ph: (250) 652-6456

Westholme

Burnbrae Farms Ltd., (Island Eggs, A Division of Burnbrae Farms Ltd.)

3492 Mt. Sicker Rd., PO Box 1, BC V0R 3C0

Ph: (250) 246-9298

Fax: (250) 246-2110

REGISTERED EGG PRODUCT STATIONS

Abbotsford

Eggsolutions – Vanderpols Inc.

3911 Mt. Lehman Rd., BC V2T 5W5

Ph: (604) 856-4127

Fax: (604) 856-6724

Richmond

Neptune Fresh Produce Inc.

12411 Horseshoe Way, BC V7A 4X6

Ph: (604) 880-5979

Richmond

T&T Supermarket Inc.

6311 Fraserwood Place, BC V6W 1J2

Ph: (905) 695-3202

POULTRY CONSULTING, VETERINARIANS, RESEARCH

Canadian Poultry Consultants Ltd.

30325 Canary Court, Abbotsford, BC V4X 2N4

Ph: (604) 854-6600

Fax: (604) 854-6100 admin@canadianpoultry.ca www.canadianpoultry.ca

Intertek - Cargo Inspection & Testing

105 - 9000 Bill Fox Way, Burnaby, BC V5J 5J3

Ph: (604) 454-9011

Fax: (604) 434-1850 www.intertek.com

Poultry Health Services

32475 Huntingdon Rd., Abbotsford, BC V2T 5Y9 Ph: (888) 950-2252 phsinfo@poultryhealth.ca www.poultryhealth.ca

SGS Canada Inc.

3260 Production Way, Burnaby, BC V5A 4W4

Ph: (604) 638-2349

Fax: (604) 444-5486 www.sgs.ca

S.J. Ritchie Research Farms (commercial trials)

Canadian Poultry Consultants Ltd.

30325 Canary Court

Abbotsford, BC V4X 2N4

Ph: (604) 854-6600, (877) 449-3447 admin@canadianpoultry.ca

PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT UNIVERSITIES

AGRICULTURE AND AGRI-FOOD CANADA

British Columbia regional office 4321 Still Creek Dr., Unit 130 Burnaby, BC V5C 6S7

Ph: (250) 674-7536 AAFC.BC.info.CB.AAC@agr.gc.ca www.agriculture.canada.ca

ANIMAL HEALTH CENTRE

1767 Angus Campbell Rd., Abbotsford BC V3G 2M3

Ph: (604) 556-3003

Fax: (604) 556-3010

Toll Free: (800) 661 9903 pahb@gov.bc.ca

www2.gov.bc.ca

BRITISH COLUMBIA FARM INDUSTRY REVIEW BOARD

2975 Jutland Rd., 1st Floor, Victoria, BC V8T 5J9 Ph: (250) 356-8945 Fax: (250) 356-5131 firb@gov.bc.ca www2.gov.bc.ca

CANADIAN FOOD INSPECTION AGENCYRegional Office – BC Plant and Food Region (includes Yukon) 3155 Willingdon Green,, Burnaby, BC V5G 4P2

Ph: (604) 292-5700 Fax: (604) 292-5605

MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE

808 Douglas Street, Victoria BC V8W 9B4 Ph: (888) 221-7141 www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/governments

UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA, Faculty of Land and Food Systems 248-2357 Main Mall, H.R. MacMillan Building Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z4 Ph: (604) 822-1219 Fax: (604) 822-6394 lfs.web@ubc.ca www.landfood.ubc.ca

INDUSTRY ASSOCIATIONS

ANAC - BC Division

PO Box 4112, RPO Sumas Way

Abbotsford, BC V2S 8R1

Ph: (604) 557-3261 office@anacbc.org

BC Chicken Growers Association

101 – 32450 Simon Ave, Abbotsford, BC V2T 4J2

Ph: (604) 556-0378 office@bcchickengrowers.ca www.bcchicken.ca/growers/bc-chicken-growers-association

Brad Driediger, President/Chair; Matthew Burgsma, Vice President; Directors: Dennis Flokstra, Henk Roos, Mitchell Fried, Thomas Cuthbert, Des Soumang; Shannon Ardell, Administrator.

BC Chicken Marketing Board 1848 McCallum Rd. #220 Abbotsford, BC V2S 0H9

Ph: (604) 859-2868 info@bcchicken.ca www.bcchicken.ca

Kevin Klippenstein, Chair; Ray Nickel, Vice Chair; Directors: Dale Krahn, Carol Paulson, Craig Evans

BC Egg Marketing Board

32160 South Fraser Way, #250 Abbotsford, BC V2T 1W5

Ph: (604) 556-3348 bcemb@bcegg.com www.bcegg.com

Al Sakalauskas, Chair; Walter Siemens, Vice-Chair; Directors: John Krahn, Jeff Regier, Derek Janzen

British Columbia Broiler Hatching Egg Commission

1848 McCallum Rd. #210

Abbotsford, BC V2S 0H9

Ph: (604) 850-1854

Fax: (604) 850-1683

info@bcbhec.com www.bcbhec.com

Bill Vanderspek, Chair; Daniel Zylstra, Vice Chair; Directors: Beata Kunze, Calvin Breukelman, Shane Driessen, Stephanie Nelson, Executive Director

British Columbia Broiler Hatching Egg Producers’ Association

1848 McCallum Rd. #210

Abbotsford, BC V2S 0H9

Ph: (604) 850-1854

Fax: (604) 850-1683 association@bcbhec.com www.bcbhec.com

Bruce Apperloo, President; Directors: Colin Breukelman, Braeden Schuetz

British Columbia Turkey Marketing Board

106 - 19329 Enterprise Way, Surrey, BC V3S 6J8

Ph: (604) 534-5644

Fax: (604) 534-3651 info@bcturkey.com www.bcturkey.com

Wes Shoemaker, Chair; Board

Members: James Krahn, Debbie Etsell, Randy Redekop

MANITOBA

HEALTH MONITORED HATCHERIES

BERG’S POULTRY FARM AND HATCHERY

Hwy. 45 E., PO Box 547, Russell, MB R0J 1W0

Ph: (204) 773-3270

CARLETON HATCHERIES

Hwy. 216 South, Grunthal, MB

R0A 0R0

Ph: (204) 434-6886

CHARISON TURKEY HATCHERY

North East 31-15-2 East, Room of Rockwood

Gunton, MB R0C 1H0

Ph: (204) 886-2922

EXCELDOR COOPERATIVE

750 Pandora Ave. E., Winnipeg, MB R2C 4G5

Ph: (204) 488-2230

HIDDEN VALLEY COLONY LTD.

PO Box 69, Austin, MB R0H 0C0

Ph: (204) 637-2506

JAMES VALLEY HATCHERY

PO Box 324, Elie, MB R0H 0H0

Ph: (204) 353-2006

MAPLE GROVE HATCHERY

32 Tower Ave., Steinbach, MB

R5G 0B8

Ph: (204) 326-3454

SNOW VALLEY FARMS LTD.

PO Box 2587, Winkler, MB R6W 4C3

Ph: (204) 325-8487

STEINBACH HATCHERY & FEED

231 Main St., Steinbach, MB

R5G 1Y7

Ph: (204) 326-3454

BLUMENORT HATCHERY LTD.

247 Center Ave., Blumenort, MB

R0A 0C0

Ph: (204) 326-2384

CLARK’S POULTRY INC.

100 McGill Dr., Brandon, MB

R7A 5Y5

Ph: (204) 725-3500

REGISTERED EGG GRADING STATIONS

Anola

Ridgeland Colony Ltd.

36111 Richland Rd, MB R5L 0H2

Ph: (204) 866-2970

Arden

Riverside Hutterian Mutual Corporation, (Riverside Poultry Farm)

PO Box 278, MB R0J 0B0

Ph: (204) 368-2284

Cartier

Maxwell Colony Ltd.

RR 1, PO Box 210, MB R4K 1B8

Ph: (204) 864 2709

Fax: (204) 864-2175

Darlingford

Pembina Colony Ltd.

General Delivery, MB R0G 0L0

Ph: (204) 246-2081

Fax: (204) 246-2080

Deloraine

Gerard August & Marguerite Martha

Raes, (Bayview Farms)

RR 1, MB R0M 0M0

Ph: (204) 747-2020

Fax: (204) 747-2448

Elie

Iberville Hutterian Mutual Corp.

PO Box 435, MB R0H 0H0

Ph: (204) 864-2058

Elkhorn

Boundary Lane Colony Farms, (Boundary Lane Colony)

PO Box 40, MB R0M 0N0

Ph: (204) 845-2111 ext. 210

Fax: (204) 845-2203

Gladstone

Joseph Brubacher Edwin Weber Isaac

Bauman

86044 Hwy 260, MB R0J 0T0

Graysville

Rose Valley Holdings Ltd. (Rose Valley Colony Ltd.)

PO Box 93, MB R0G 0T0

Ph: (204) 828-3338 ext. 208

Fax: (204) 828-3279

Headingley

Sturgeon Creek Colony Farms Ltd.

PO Box 285, MB R4J 1C1

Ph: (204) 633-2196

Fax: (204) 633-7746

Lac du Bonnet

Brightstone Colony Farms Ltd.

PO Box 880, MB R0E 1A0

Ph: (204) 345-2526

Fax: (204) 345-6039

Miami

Rosebank Colony Ltd.

PO Box 280, MB R0G 1H0

Ph: (204) 435-2388

Portage la Prairie

Poplar Point Colony Farms Ltd.

PO Box 910, MB R1N 3C4

Ph: (204) 267-2560

Somerset

Evergreen Colony Ltd.

PO Box 231, MB R0G 2L0

Ph: (204) 744-2596

St. Andrews

Daniel Waldner, (Daniel Waldner & Elizabeth Waldner)

1077 Fort Garry Rd., MB R1A 3W4

Ph: (204) 482-7360

St. Andrews

S & D Clouston Farms

1056 Bracken Rd., MB R1A 4H8

Ph: (204) 482-4984

Fax: (204) 785-2713

Steinbach

Ackron Egg Farms Ltd., (Nature’s Farm)

5 Life Sciences Pkwy., MB R5G 2G7 Ph: (204) 326-5509

Fax: (204) 326-6626

Steinbach

Countryside Farms

88 Millwork Dr., MB R5G 1V9 Ph: (204) 284-0632

Fax: (204) 326-5744

Winnipeg Burnbrae Farms Ltd.

500 Pandora Ave. W., MB R2C 1N1 Ph: (204) 222-2783

Fax: (204) 224-0046

Winnipeg Meadowlane Colony Farms Ltd NE 34-11-1W, MB R0H 1E0 Ph: 431-336-7020

REGISTERED EGG PRODUCT STATIONS

Winnipeg Burnbrae Farms Ltd.

500 Pandora Ave. W., MB R2C 1N1 Ph: (204) 222-2783 Fax: (204) 224-0046

POULTRY CONSULTING, VETERINARIANS, RESEARCH

Canola Council of Canada 400-167 Lombard Ave., Winnipeg, MB R3B 0T6 Ph: (204) 982-2100

Toll Free: (866) 834-4378 admin@canolacouncil.org www.canolacouncil.org

Central Testing Laboratories Ltd.

Unit 9 - 851 Lagimodiere Blvd., Winnipeg, MB R2J 3K4

Ph: (204) 237-9128

Fax: (855) 754-1046

www.ctl.mb.ca

Cereals Canada

303 Main St., Suite 1000, Winnipeg, MB R3C 3G7 Ph: (204) 942-2166 www.cerealscanada.ca

Dominion Veterinary Laboratories Ltd.

1199 Sanford St., Winnipeg, MB R3E 3A1

Ph: (204) 589-7361

Fax: (204) 943-9612 www.domvet.com

Intertek - Agricultural Testing, Grading & Inspection

973 St. James St., Winnipeg, MB R3H 0X2

Ph: (204) 944-1887

Fax: (204) 942-0334 www.intertek.com

Pestell Nutrition

3220 Roblin Blvd., Winnipeg, MB R3R 0C3

Ph: (204) 414-9400 info@pestell.com www.pestell.com

South-East Veterinary Clinic

200 Hwy. 52 West Steinbach, MB R5G 2N8 Ph: (204) 326-9849 www.southeastvet.ca

PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT UNIVERSITIES

AGRICULTURE AND AGRI-FOOD CANADA

Manitoba Regional Office

303 Main St., Room 402, Winnipeg, MB R3C 3G7

Ph: (204) 259-4189

AAFC.MB.info.MB.AAC@agr.gc.ca www.agriculture.canada.ca

CANADIAN FOOD INSPECTION AGENCY - Regional OfficeManitoba

269 Main St., Room 613, Winnipeg, MB R3C 1B2 Ph: (204) 259-1400 www.inspection.canada.ca

CANADIAN FOOD INSPECTION AGENCY - Western Regional Office

1115 57th Ave. NE, Calgary, AB T2E 9B2 Ph: (587) 230-2200 www.inspection.canada.ca

ANIMAL HEALTH AND WELFARE, GOVERNMENT OF MANITOBA

Agricultural Service Building 545 University Cres., Winnipeg MB R3T 5S6 Ph: (204) 945-7663 Fax: (204) 945-4327 www.gov.mb.ca/agriculture/animalhealth-and-welfare

UNIVERSITY OF MANITOBA Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Agricultural & Food Sciences, 201 Animal Science/Entomology Building 12 Dafoe Rd. University of Manitoba (Fort Garry Campus)

Winnipeg MB R3T 2N2 Ph: (204) 474-9383 Fax: (204) 474-7628 animal.science@umanitoba.ca www.umanitoba.ca/agricultural-food-sciences/animal-science

Rod Wiebe Chair

Leonard Klassen Vice Chair

Stuart Nikkel

Josie Boschman

Colin Van Den Driessche

Zack Gross

Jake Rempel

Henry Heppner

INDUSTRY ASSOCIATIONS

ANAC - Manitoba Division 134 Southmoor Drive

Winnipeg, MB R2J 2P4 Ph: (204) 981-8042 office.anacmb@gmail.com

Manitoba Chicken Producers 1357 Kenaston Blvd., Winnipeg, MB R3P 2P2 Ph: (204) 489-4603 chicken@chicken.mb.ca www.manitobachicken.ca

Rod Wiebe, Chair; Leonard Klassen, Vice Chair; Directors: Stuart Nikkel, Colin Van Den Driessche, Zack Gross, Josie Boschman, Henry Heppner, Jake Rempel; Wayne Hiltz, Executive Director

Manitoba Egg Farmers 18 - 5 Scurfield Blvd., Winnipeg, MB R3Y 1G3 Ph: (204) 488-4888 Fax: (204) 488-3544 www.eggs.mb.ca

Catherine Kroeker-Klassen, Chair/ Member-at-Large; Don Gaultier, Vice Chair/ District 3; Members: Rick Lee District 2, Harley Siemens District 4, Lance Waldner District 5; Membersat-Large: Harold Froese, Sandra Dyck

Vallene Weeks Executive Director

Erica Poudrette Manager of Human Resources & Regulatory Affairs

Josephine Armah Food & Consumer Relations

Lucinda Reay Production Control Manager

Daryna Heidur Office Coordinator

Obi Eze Field Services Technician

Jade Elgert Technology Manager

Rachel Harms Vet Technologist

Manitoba Turkey Producers

895B Century St., Winnipeg, MB R3H 0M3

Ph: (204) 489-4635

Fax: (204) 489-4907

mbturkey@turkey.mb.ca www.mb.canadianturkey.ca

Michael Reimer, Chair, Executive Committee, Turkey Farmers of Canada Director; Leroy Loewen, Vice-Chair, Executive Committee, Turkey Farmers of Canada Alternate; Eric Dueck, Board Member, Keystone Agricultural Producers Alternate; Larry Kleinsasser, Board Member, Keystone Agriculture Producers Representative; Helga Wazny, General Manager.

NEW BRUNSWICK

HEALTH MONITORED HATCHERIES

ATLANTIC POULTRY INC.

425 Route 104, Burtt’s Corner, NB E6L 2A9

Ph: (506) 363-3054

COUVOIR WESTCO LTÉE

138 Rue Cyr, Baker Brook, NB E7A 1V8

Ph: (506) 992-3112

MARITIME HATCHERY LTD.

29723, route 134, Dalhousie Junction, NB E3N 5Z7

Ph: (506) 684-9111

REGISTERED EGG GRADING STATIONS

Amherst

Sunny Glen Eggs Ltd.

50 Tantramar Cres., NB B4H 0A1

Ph: (506) 363-3025

Fax: (506) 363-3667

Bear Island

Goodine’s Poultry Farm

3166 Route 105, NB E6L 1H7

Ph: (506) 363-2323

Edmundston

Les Oeufs Madalia S.E.C., (Madalia Eggs L.P.)

460, chemin St-Joseph, NB E7B 2G9

Ph: (506) 735-3949

Kars

Grants Breeder Farm Ltd.

(Grants Breeder Farm)

2914 Route 124, NB E5T 2Y1

Ph: (506) 485-2930

Fax: (506) 485-2930

Keswick

Early Bird Eggs Ltd., (Dunphy’s Poultry Farm)

RR 3, NB E6L 2A2

Ph: (506) 363-3092

Fax: (506) 363-4370

St. Simon

Ferme Avicole Chiasson

RR 1, Site 32A, rue Centre, NB E0B 1L0

Ph: (506) 727-5597

POULTRY CONSULTING, VETERINARIANS, RESEARCH

Perennia

Field Services/Food Safety Services

173 Dr. Bernie MacDonald Dr., Bible Hill, NS B6L 2H5

Ph: (902) 896-0277

Fax: (902) 896-7299 info@perennia.ca www.perennia.ca

PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT/ UNIVERSITIES

AGRICULTURE AND AGRI-FOOD CANADA

New Brunswick Regional Office 95 Innovation Rd., PO Box 20280, Fredericton ,NB E3B 4Z7

Ph: (506) 460-4300

AAFC.FrederictonRDC-CRDFredericton.AAC@agr.gc.ca www.agriculture.canada.ca

CANADIAN FOOD INSPECTION

AGENCY - Regional Office –

New Brunswick

500 Beaverbrook Court, Suite 430 Fredericton, NB

Ph: (506) 777-3895

Fax: (506) 777-3867

CANADIAN FOOD INSPECTION

AGENCY - Atlantic Area Office

1081 Main St. Moncton, NB E1C 1H1

Ph: 1 (800) 442-2342 www.inspection.canada.ca

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, AQUACULTURE AND FISHERIES, GOVERNMENT OF NEW BRUNSWICK

Hugh John Flemming Foresty Centre 1350 Regent Street, Fredericton NB E3C 2G8

Ph: (506) 453-3826

Fax: (506) 453-7170

DAAF-MAAP@gnb.ca https://www2.gnb.ca/content/gnb/en/ departments/10.html

INDUSTRY ASSOCIATIONS

ANAC - Atlantic Division 1100 Trunk 2 Brentwood, NS B0N 1C0

Ph: (902) 305-7404

anacatlantic25@gmail.com www.anacan.org

Chicken Farmers of New Brunswick

277 Main St. Suite 103, Fredericton, NB E3A 1E1

Ph: (506) 452-8085

nbchicken@nb.aibn.com www.pouletnbchicken.ca

Marc Cormier, Chair; Marco Volpé, Vice Chair; Directors: Daniel Dupuis, Karl Boulet, William McCallum

Egg Farmers of New Brunswick 1300 Hanwell Road, Suite 1, Fredericton, NB, E3C 1A7

Ph: (506) 458 8885

Fax: (506) 453 0645

Eggfarmersofnb@gmail.com www.nbegg.ca

Hans Kristensen, Chair; Kim Kelly, Vice Chair; Directors: David Coburn, Kara Law, François Jacques; Sarah Loftus, General Manager.

Turkey Farmers of New Brunswick

103 - 277 Main St., Fredericton, NB E3A 1E1

Ph: (506) 452-8103

Fax: (506) 451-2121

nbturkey@nb.aibn.com www.nb.canadianturkey.ca

Hugo Therrien, Director; Marco Volpe, Alternate Director; Louis Martin, 2nd Alternate Director.

NEWFOUNDLAND

HEALTH MONITORED HATCHERIES

ATLANTIC POULTRY INC.

Rt. 80 Blaketown Road, Whitbourne, NL A0B 3K0

Ph: (709) 759-2305

REGISTERED EGG GRADING STATIONS

Roaches Line

Newfoundland Eggs Inc.

Site 4, Box 7, RR 1, NF A0A 1W0

Ph: (709) 528-4595

Fax: (709) 528-4596

Portugal Cove-St. Philip’s Stewart King

170 Bennetts Road, NL A1M 1X3

Ph: (709) 895-3131

POULTRY CONSULTING, VETERINARIANS, RESEARCH

Perennia

Field Services/Food Safety Services

173 Dr. Bernie MacDonald Dr., Bible Hill, NS B6L 2H5

Ph: (902) 896-0277

Fax: (902) 896-7299

info@perennia.ca www.perennia.ca

PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT UNIVERSITIES

AGRICULTURE AND AGRI-FOOD CANADA

Newfoundland and Labrador regional office

204 Brookfield Rd., St. John’s, NL A1E 0B2

Ph: (709) 772-4620

AAFC.ATL.info.ATL.AAC@agr.gc.ca

CANADIAN FOOD INSPECTION

AGENCY - Regional OfficeNewfoundland and Labrador

21 Hallett Cres.,

St. John’s, NL A1B 4C4

Ph: (709) 772-4424

Fax: (709) 772-2282 inspection.canada.ca

FARM INDUSTRY REVIEW BOARD

Agriculture Production and Research Division

192 Wheeler’s Rd.

PO Box 2006, Corner Brook NL

A2H 6J8

Ph: (709) 637-2046

Fax: (709) 637-2365 www.gov.nl.ca/ffa

AGRIFOODS DEVELOPMENT BRANCH, GOVERNMENT OF NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR

Animal Health Division

1st Floor, Provincial Agriculture Building

308 Brookfield Road, PO Box 7400, St John’s, NL A1E 3Y5

Ph: (709) 729-6879

Fax: (709) 729-0055

ocvo@gov.nl.ca

www.gov.nl.ca/ffa/department

INDUSTRY ASSOCIATIONS

ANAC - Atlantic Division

1100 Trunk 2, Brentwood, NS B0N 1C0

Ph: (902) 305-7404

anacatlantic25@gmail.com www.anacan.org

2025 Board of Directors

Chicken Farmers of Newfoundland and Labrador

PO Box 8098, St. John’s NL A1B 3M9

Ph: (709) 747-1493

www.nlchicken.com

Theresa Heffernan, Chair; Carol Anne Walsh, Vice-Chair; Directors: Davis Noel, Ruth Noseworthy, Philip Barnes; Ron Walsh, Manager

Egg Farmers of Newfoundland and Labrador

PO Box 175, Mount Pearl, NL A1N 2C2

Ph: (709) 722-2953

Fax: (709) 722-6204 info@nleggs.ca www.nleggs.ca

Alex Smallwood, Chair; Curtis Somerton, Vice Chair; Directors: Joseph R. Smallwood III, Phillip Smallwood, Pauline Duivenvooden, Crystal Somerton, Lori Anne Companion; Nathan Barnes, Executive Director.

NOVA SCOTIA

HEALTH MONITORED HATCHERIES

ATLANTIC POULTRY INCORPORATED

9565 Commercial St. New Minas, NS B4N 3G3

Ph: (912) 678-0480

COX ATLANTIC CHICK HATCHERY LTD.

7762 Hwy. 215, Maitland, NS B0N 1T0

Ph: (902) 261 2244

Fax: (902) 261-2409

MARITIME CHICK LTD.

2844 Bishopville Rd., Hantsport, NS

Ph: (902) 684-3530

NS Agricultural College

39 Discovery Dr., Truro, NS B2L 2R2

Ph: (902) 893-6635

REGISTERED EGG GRADING STATIONS

Maritime Pride Eggs Inc.

50 Tantramar Cres., NS B4H 0A1

Ph: (902) 667-2015

Fax: (902) 667-1630

Antigonish

Alicia I. King, Danny King

448 Addington Forks Rd., NS

Ph: (902) 870-4810

Collingwood

Floyd Dickie & Sons Ltd.

3009 Wyvern Rd., NS B0M 1V0

Ph: (902) 686-3829

Fax: (902) 686-3171

Lake George

Canaanland Free Range Eggs

4529 Aylesford Rd., NS B0P 1C0

Ph: (902) 847-0831

Middleton

Coldspring Farm Ltd.

77 Delusion Rd., NS B0S 1P0

Ph: (902) 825-4401

Millville, Cape Breton County

Hilly Acres Farm Ltd.

289 Millville Rd., NS B0C 1B0

Ph: (902) 674-2825

Fax: (902) 674-2858

New Germany

Delong Poultry Farms Ltd.

312 Barss Corner Rd., RR #1, NS B0R 1E0

Ph: (902) 644-2718

Fax: (902) 644-2718

New Ross

Rocky Top Farm

150 Will Turner Rd., NS B0J 2M0

Ph: (902) 689-2112

Fax: (902) 689-2520

Port Morien

Terence Kennedy

3980 Homeville Rd., RR 1, NS B0A 1T0

Ph: (902) 849-3478

Port Williams

Atlantic Poultry Incorporated

791 Belcher St., NS B0P 1T0

Ph: (902) 679-4711

Fax: (902) 678-8599

Princeville, Inverness County

Rooyakkers Farm Ltd.

901 Riverside Rd., NS B0E 3L0

Ph: (902) 625-2131

Fax: (902) 631-4621

West Dublin

Gerald Risser

78 Bushen Hill Rd., NS B0R 1C0

Ph: (902) 688-3134

Fax: (902) 688-3134

POULTRY CONSULTING, VETERINARIANS, RESEARCH

Perennia

173 Dr. Bernie MacDonald Dr., Bible Hill, NS B6L 2H5 Ph: (902) 896-0277

Fax: (902) 896-7299 info@perennia.ca www.perennia.ca

PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT UNIVERSITIES

AGRICULTURE AND AGRI-FOOD CANADA

1791 Barrington St., Halifax, NS B3J 2N7

Ph: (902) 426-3198

AAFC.ATL.info.ATL.AAC@agr.gc.ca www.agriculture.canada.ca

ATLANTIC POULTRY

RESEARCH INSTITUTE

25 Farm Lane, Truro NS B2N 5L9

Ph: (902) 893-6657

Fax: (902) 895-6734

laurie.eagles@dal.ca www.aprinstitute.ca

Yvonne Thyssen-Post, Chief Executive Officer

DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY, FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE

Department of Animal Science and Aquaculture

58 Sipu Road, PO Box 550, Truro NS B2N 5E3

Ph: (902) 893-6644 www.dal.ca/faculty/agriculture.html

CANADIAN FOOD INSPECTION

AGENCY - Regional OfficeNova Scotia

1000 Windmill Rd., Unit 44, Dartmouth, NS B3B 1L7

Ph: (902) 536-1091

Fax: (902) 536-1098 www.inspection.canada.ca

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE – Regional Services

Harlow Building, PO Box 890, 176 College Road

Bible Hill, NS B2N 5G6

Ph: 1(800) 279-0825 www.novascotia.ca/agri

NATURAL PRODUCTS

MARKETING COUNCIL, NS DEPT. OF AGRICULTURE

Edward F. Lorraine Building, 74 Research Dr., Bible Hill NS B6L 2R2

Ph: (902) 893-6511

Danielle Dorn Kouwenberg, Acting Director Danielle.DornKouwenberg@novascotia.ca

INDUSTRY ASSOCIATIONS

ANAC - Atlantic Division

1100 Trunk 2, Brentwood, NS B0N 1C0

Ph: (902) 305-7404

anacatlantic25@gmail.com www.anacan.org

Chicken Farmers of Nova Scotia

531 Main St., Kentville NS B4N 1L4

Ph: (902) 681-7400

Fax: (902) 681-7401

chicken@nschicken.com www.nschicken.com

Amy VanderHeide, Chair; David Newcombe, Vice Chair; Directors: Nick deGraaf, Tim Cox, Tom Vissers, Tim Ansems; Chris Bell, Executive Director.

Egg Farmers of Nova Scotia

1 Commercial St., Ste. 303, Truro, NS B2N 3H8

Ph: (902) 895-6341

www.nsegg.ca

Jeff Clarke, Chair; Krista Oulton, Vice Chair; Glen Jennings, EFC Director; Directors: Pierre Cyr, Cory Cox, Ralph DeLong, Lacey Merks, Jan Rooyakkers

Turkey Farmers of Nova Scotia

Box 407, Canning NS B0P 1H0

Ph: (902) 582-7877

Fax: (902) 582-5326

info@turkeyfarmersofnovascotia.com

www.turkeyfarmersofnovascotia.com

Micheal de Graaf, Director; Vanessa de Graaf, Alternate Director

ONTARIO

HEALTH MONITORED HATCHERIES

ARCHER’S POULTRY FARM

60 Huff Ave., Quinte West, ON K8V 0A1

Ph: (613) 475-0820

ARKELL HATCHERY

RR 2, 413 Arkell Rd. Guelph, ON N1H 6H8

Ph: (519) 836-0150

BONNIE’S CHICK HATCHERY LTD.

18 Arthur St. N., Box 154, Elmira, ON N3B 2Z6

Ph: (519) 669-2561

CARGILL MEATS CANADA

644 Nanticoke Creek Parkway, Jarvis, ON N0A 1J0

Ph: (519) 587-2289

CRO QUAIL FARMS INC.

3625 16th Rd., St. Anns, ON L0R 1Y0

Ph: (905) 562-7277

CUDDY FARMS LTD. 2008

28429 Centre Rd., RR 5, Strathroy, ON N7G 3H6

Ph: (519) 245-1592

FREY’S HATCHERY LTD.

2955 Sawmill Rd., St. Jacobs, ON N0B 2N0

Ph: (519) 664-2291

HORIZON POULTRY

90-10th Ave., Hanover, ON N4N 3B8

Ph: (519) 364-3200

HYBRID TURKEYS, A Division of Hendrix Genetics Ltd.

154 Washburn Road,

Kitchener, ON N2R 1S2

Ph: (519) 894-4719

HYBRID TURKEYS, A Division of Hendrix Genetics Ltd.

39 Cherry Blossom Rd., Cambridge, ON N3H 4R7

Ph: (519) 653-3527

ISA HENDRIX GENETICS

500 Franklin Blvd., Cambridge, ON N1R 5V9

Ph: (519) 621-5191

KING COLE DUCKS LTD.

PO Box 185, Aurora, ON L4G 3H3

Ph: (905) 836-9461

LAKESIDE GAME FARM

RR 1, Lakeside, ON N0M 2G0

Ph: (519) 349-2552

LOHMANN BREEDERS

CANADA LTD.

180 Garden Ave., Brantford, ON N3S 7W4

Ph: (519) 758-5909

MAPLE LEAF FOODS INC

70 Heritage Dr., PO Box 370, New Hamburg, ON N0B 2G0

Ph: (519) 662-1501

MAPLE LODGE HATCHERIES

LTD (Fleming Chicks Division)

4412 Ontario St., PO Box 1000, Beamsville, ON L0R 1B0

Ph: (905) 563-4914

MAPLE LODGE HATCHERIES

LTD. (Stratford Chicks Division) 17 Pine St., Stratford, ON N5A 1W2 Ph: (519) 275-2240

MAPLE LODGE HATCHERIES

LTD. (Curtis Chicks Division)

101 Fox Rd., Port Hope, ON L1A 3V5

Ph: (905) 885-6337

McCULLY CENTURY FARM

10851 Pinehurst Line RR 3, Chatham, ON M7M 5J3

Ph: (519) 358-1622

McKINLEY HATCHERY

772 Queen St. E., St. Mary’s, ON N4X 1C2 Ph: (519) 284-1790

MILL POND HATCHERY

555 Pipeline Rd., RR 1, Grafton, ON K0K 2G0 Ph: (905) 349-2875

RYCKMAN FARMS

19914 Duart Rd. RR 1, Muirkirk, ON N0P 2C0 Ph: (519) 678-3481

SILVER MAPLE GAME BIRDS 2394 Manser Rd., Millbank, ON N0K 1L0 Ph: (519) 656-3342

TAMES RIVER HATCHERY INC. 1107 Ridgeway Road, Woodstock, ON N4V 1E3 Ph: (905) 878-4401

TRILLIUM HATCHERY INC.

620 Wright Blvd., Stratford, ON N4Z 1H3 Ph: (519) 263-2035

UNIONDALE HATCHERY

196867 19th Line RR 3, Lakeside, ON N0M 2G0

Ph: (519) 317-4577

UPLANDS PHEASANTRY

6282 Fleming Rd., RR 1, Camlachie, ON N0N 1E0 Ph: (519) 542-7089

VAN LI FARMS

4578 Nauvoo Rd., Watford, ON N0M 2S0 Ph: (519) 857-4849

WEBFOOT FARM AND HATCHERY LTD.

6340 Wellington County Rd 7, RR #2, Elora, ON N0B 1S0 Ph: (519) 846-9885

WILCOX FAMILY FARMS INC. 224501 Ostrander Rd., Tillsonburg, ON N4G 4H1 Ph: (519) 842-5429

WILLOW CREEK HATCHERY 6680 3rd Line West, Elora, ON N0B 1S0 Ph: (519) 846-5267

REGISTERED EGG GRADING STATIONS

Ashburn

Sunnyside Farm, (Douglas Ashton & Ronald Ashton)

625 Townline Rd. W., ON L0B 1A0 Ph: (905) 655-4240

Aylmer

Harold & Lillian Stoll, (Green Meadow Eggs)

11168 Springerhill Rd., ON N5H 2R3 Ph: (519) 866-3610 ext. 1 Fax: (519) 765-1217

Brechin

John Appleby

2583 Hwy 12, ON L0K 1B0 Ph: (705) 484-5918

Camlachie

Uplands Pheasantry (Audrey and Sarah Jackson) 6282 Fleming Rd., RR #1, ON N0N 1E0 Ph: (519) 542-4173

Chesley

Wayne & Alta Weber 723 Bruce Rd. 11, RR 3, ON N0G 1L0 Ph: (519) 363-0028

Curran

Kornel Schneider (Ferme Reveuse) 580 Concession 8, ON K0B 1C0 Ph: (613) 799-7990

Desbarats

John W Sherk

4369 Government Road, ON P0R 1E0 Ph: (705) 541-1886

Douglas

Isaac Hoover

(Hoover’s Egg Grading Station)

250 McLarty Rd., RR 1, ON K0J 1S0

Dunnville

Lyle M. Packham, (Packham Poultry Farm)

RR 1, ON N1A 2W1

Ph: (905) 774-4846

Elmira

Loel Penner, Phyllis Penner

3942 Arthur St. N., ON N3B 2Z1

Ph: (519) 669-4880

Elmira

Nature Plus Eggs Inc

6880 Line 86, ON N3B 2Z3

Ph: (548) 994-1243

Fort Francis

Mark Gerber

RR 1, RMB 56, ON P9A 3M2

Ph: (519) 376-9312

Guelph

Cedarvale Farm

5142 Jones Baseline, ON N1H 6H8

Ph: (519) 824-8832

Huntsville

Brian Currie, (Currie’s Corner Farm)

116 Bethune Rd. N., ON P1H 2J2

Ph: (705) 909-0080.

Indian River

David H Moffat

2010 Cameron Line, ON K0L 2B0

Ph: (705) 295-4354

Innisfil

Bee’s Universe, (Irina & Ionel Alecu) 1773 20th Sideroad, ON L9S 4H8

Ph: (705) 436-7659

Keene

John Millar Eggs

RR 3, ON K0L 2G0

Ph: (705) 295-6565

Kent Bridge

Roesch Meats & More

10910 Northwood Line, ON N0P 1V0

Ph: (519) 351-7711

Fax: (519) 351-5771

Kitchener

Burnbrae Farms Limited

860 Trillium Drive, ON N2R 1K4

Ph: (519) 741-8763

Lindsay Clare Scully

RR 5, ON K9V 4R5

Ph: (705) 799-5586

Listowel

Gray Ridge Eggs Inc.

RR 4, ON N2W 3G9

Ph: (519) 291-5150

Fax: (519) 291-3369

TURKEY FARMERS OF ONTARIO

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

BOARD (LEFT TO RIGHT)

James Schlegel, Chair, District 3

Duane Dietrich, Executive Member, District 3

Neil Campbell, District 2

Matt Steele, Vice Chair, District 1

Kurtis Allaer, District 1

Steven Vanderzanden, District 2

Greg Lansink, District 4

turkeyfarmers.on.ca

1120-100 Conestoga College Blvd. Kitchener, ON N2P2N6

Lunenburg

Cataline Sadaba

15405 Eaman Rd., ON K0C 1R0

Ph: (647) 206-7114

Lyn

Burnbrae Farms Ltd.

Box 10, RR 1, ON K0E 1M0

Ph: (613) 345-5651

Fax: (613) 345-6946

Lyn

Burnbrae Farms Limited

3356 County Road #27, ON K0E 1M0

Ph: (416) 737-2701

Matheson

Alvin Martin (Spring Hollow Packaging)

2414 Hwy 11 N, ON P0K 1N0

Ph: (705) 273-1747

Milverton

Orval Zehr Eggs

RR 1, ON N0K 1M0

Ph: (519) 595-4732

Fax: (519) 595-4378

Mississauga

Burnbrae Mississauga, (Division of Burnbrae Farms Ltd.)

5434 Tomken Rd., ON L4W 1P2

Ph: (905) 624-3600

Fax: (905) 624-5298

Mount Albert

Ontario Egg Master Ltd.

8900 Con. 2, ON L0G 1M0

Ph: (905) 473-3001

Navan

Bearbrook Game Meats Inc.

5396 Dunning Rd., ON K4B 1J1

Ph: (613) 835-7575

Fax: (613) 835-3685

Newmarket

403834 Ontario Ltd., (Homestead Specialty Foods)

983 Graham Side Rd., ON L3Y 4V9

Ph: (905) 775-2106

Fax: (905) 775-9416

Oshawa

White Feather Farms Inc.

65 Raglan Rd. E., RR 1, ON L1H 7K4

Ph: (905) 655-7694

Fax: (905) 655-3898

Oxford Station

John Beking, (Beking’s Poultry Farm)

RR 1, ON K0G 1T0

Ph: (613) 258-5396

Paisley

David Weber & Ellen Weber (Weber’s Pastured Meats)

1230 Bruce Road 11, ON N0G 2N0

Ph: (519) 353-4113

Port Hope

2479611 Ontario Inc.

5647 Heaslip Lane, ON L1A 3V8

Ph: (647) 588-6425

Powassan

Markus and Jennifer Wand

277 Memorial Park Dr., ON P0H 1Z0

Ph: (705) 724-6245

Sequin

A Bushel & A Peck

40 Pine Drive, ON P2A 0B2

Ph: (705) 746-6695

Simcoe

V.G. Packers Limited

966 Concession 6 Woodhouse Rd., ON N3Y 4K4

Ph : (519) 428-7926

St-Isidore

Ferme Avicole Laviolette Ltée

4503 chemin Bourgon, ON K0C 2B0

Ph: (613) 524-2847

Fax: (613) 524-2847

Stayner

A & D Bird Seed Inc. 1617 County Rd. 42, ON L0M 1S0

Ph: (705) 428-2465

Strathroy

Maple Lynn Foods Ltd. PO Box 127, 301 Ellor St., ON N7G 3J1

Ph: (519) 245-1630 Fax: (519) 245-1690

Strathroy

Gray Ridge Eggs Inc. 644 Wright St., ON N7G 3H8 Ph: (519) 245-0480

Fax: (519) 245-5829

Strathroy

Norman & Gayle Frisa, (Frisa Farms) 30130 Centre Rd., RR 6, ON N7G 3H7 Ph: (519) 232-4478 Fax: (519) 679-1624

Tavistock

Frederick M Alexander 513033.11th Line, RR#2, ON N0B 2R0 Ph: 519-535-2479

Thunder Bay

Vanderwees Poultry Farm RR 11, 5221 Townline Rd., ON P7B 5E2

Ph: (807) 935-2507 Fax: (807) 935-2337

Timmins

Justin Boutin

13392 Hwy. 101 W., ON P4R 0E9 Ph: (705) 262-9556

Walford Station

Abraham & Minerva Frey 100 Mailloux Rd., ON P0P 2E0

Ph: (705) 844-9974

Wallenstein

Cleason F. & Mildred W. Martin, (Sunrise Egg Farm)

7310 4th Line, RR 2, ON N0B 2S0 Ph: (519) 669-7648

Warkworth

Laver Farms Ltd.

372 Concession Road 2 East, ON K0K 3K0

Ph: (705) 653-6035

Wellesley

Local Egg Limited

111 David St., ON N0B 2T0

Ph: (519) 465-0894

Woodstock

Provenance Farms Ltd.

686156 Hwy 2, ON N4S 7V9

Ph: (647) 456-7952

Yarker

Hank-John Reinink

RR 3, ON K0K 3N0

Ph: (613) 378-2479

REGISTERED EGG PRODUCT STATIONS

Brampton

Country Queen Foods Inc. (Country Queen Foods)

205 Wilkinson Rd., ON L6T 4M2

Ph: (905) 456-2460

Fax: (905) 456-3640

Brockville

Burnbrae Farms Ltd.

260 Central Ave., ON K6V 4N8

Ph: (613) 342-3960

Fax: (613) 342-8083

Etobicoke

Global Egg Corporation, (Egg Solutions, A Division of Global Egg Corp.)

283 Horner Avenue, ON M8Z 4Y4

Ph: (416) 231-2409

Fax: (416) 231-8991

Etobicoke

Global Egg Corporation, (Egg Solutions, A Division of Global Egg)

25 Newbridge Rd., ON M8Z 2L6

Ph: (416) 354-4176

Fax: (416) 231-8991

Etobicoke

2162889 Ontario Ltd., (Supreme Egg Products Inc.)

17 Newbridge Rd., ON M8Z 2L6

Ph: (416) 237-1313

Fax: (416) 237-1316

St. Marys

Perth County Ingredients Inc.

20 Thames Rd., ON N4X 1C4

Ph: (519) 284-3449

Tecumseh

DC Nutrition Group Inc.

13455 Sylvestre Dr., N9K 0C2

Ph: (905) 550-5448

Toronto

Shelmac Brand Products Inc.

1289 Caledonia Rd., ON M6A 2X7

Ph: (416) 787-1825

Fax: (416) 787-6389

Windsor

DC Nutrition Group Inc.

2835 Kew Dr. Unit 8 ON N8T 3B7

Ph: (905) 550-5448

POULTRY CONSULTING, VETERINARIANS, RESEARCH

A&L Canada Laboratories Inc.

2136 Jetstream Rd., London, ON N5V 3P5

Ph: (519) 457-2575

Fax: (519) 457-2664

Toll Free: (855) 837-8347 alcanadalabs@alcanada.com www.alcanada.com

Activation Laboratories Ltd.

41 Bittern St., Ancaster, ON L9G 4V5

Ph: (905) 648-9611

Fax: (905) 648-9613

Toll Free: (888) 228-5227 (ACTLABS) ancaster@actlabs.com www.actlabs.com

Elfrida Poultry Diagnostic Services

1354 Stoney Creek Rd., Caledonia, ON N3W 1R2

Ph: (905) 765-2177

Gateway Centre of Excellence in Rural Health

74 Kingston St., Goderich, ON N7A 3K4

Ph: (519) 612-1053 info@gatewayruralheatlh.ca www.gatewayruralhealth.ca

Guelph Poultry Veterinary Services

519 Maltby Rd., Guelph, ON N1L 1G3

Ph: (519) 821-5963 www.gpvs.ca

Egg Farmers of Ontario’s 2025-2026 Board of Directors

From left: George Pilgrim (Zone 8), Rick Kootstra (Zone 5), Marcel Laviolette (Zone 10), Lorne Benedict (Zone 2), Ian McFall (Zone 9), Alvin Brunsveld (Pullet Director), Roger Pelissero (Zone 4), Scott Helps, Chair (Zone 1), Dan Veldman, Vice Chair (Zone 3), Sally Van Straaten (Zone 6), Scott Brookshaw (Zone 7).

Intertek - Cargo Inspection & Testing

Hamilton – Unit 1, 710 South Service Rd., ON L8E 5S7

Ph: (905) 529-0090

Fax: (905) 529-5989

Sarnia – 269A St. Andrew St Unit 1, ON N7T 2L3

Ph: (519) 336-5112

Fax: (519) 336-6881

Thunder Bay – 585 Squier St., ON P7B 4A7

Ph: (807) 345-5392

Fax: (807) 345-4032

www.intertek.com

Lakeside Poultry Veterinary Services Inc.

Unit A, 240 Graff Ave., Stratford, ON N5A 6Y2

Ph: (519) 273-9090

Fax: (519) 273-2002

Toll-Free: 1-855-998-9090

www.lakesidepoultryveterinaryservices.com

Dr. Shahbaz Haq, M.Sc. (Vet Pathology), D.V.M., Dip ACPV

Poultry Health Services

237 Arnold St. Unit 4, Kitchener, ON N2H 6E8

Ph: (888) 950-2252

phsinfo@poultryhealth.ca

www.poultryhealth.ca

SGS Canada Inc.

6755 Mississauga Rd. Ste. 204, Mississauga, ON L5N 7Y2

Ph: (905) 364-3771

www.sgs.ca

Zorra Veterinary Services

RR 2, 235806 23rd Line

Thamesford, ON N0M 2M0

Ph: (519) 283-6081

PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT UNIVERSITIES

AGRICULTURE AND AGRI-FOOD CANADA

Ontario Regional Office

174 Stone Rd., W., Guelph, ON N1G 4S9

Ph: (226) 217-8046

Fax: (226) 217-8187

AAFC.ON.info.ON.AAC@agr.gc.ca www.agriculture.canada.ca

AGRICULTURE, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS APPEAL TRIBUNAL

1 Stone Rd. West, 2nd Fl. NW, Guelph ON N1G 4Y2

Ph: (519) 826-3433

Fax: (519) 826-4232

AFRAAT@ontario.ca www.afraat.ca

CANADIAN FOOD INSPECTION AGENCY - Regional OfficeCentral

174 Stone Rd. W., Guelph, ON N1G 4S9

Ph: (226) 217-8555

Regional Office - North East

500 Huronia Rd., Unit 103, Barrie, ON L4N 8X3

Ph: (705) 739-0008

Fax: (705) 739-0405

Regional Office - South West

1200 Commissioners Rd. E., Unit 19, London, ON N5Z 4R3

Ph: (519) 691-1300

Regional Office - Toronto

1122 Finch Ave. W., Unit 2, Toronto, ON M3J 2E2

Ph: (647) 790-1100

ONTARIO FARM PRODUCTS MARKETING COMMISSION

Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness

1 Stone Rd. W., Guelph ON N1G 4Y2

Ph: (519) 826-4047,

Fax: (519) 826-3442

Ph: (877) 424-1300

www.ontario.ca/page/ontario-farm-products-marketing-commission

MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE, FOOD and AGRIBUSINESS

1 Stone Road West, Guelph, ON N1G 4Y2

Ph: 519-826-3100

www.ontario.ca/page/ministry-agriculture-food-and-agribusiness

ANIMAL HEALTH

LABORATORY, LABORATORY SERVICES DIVISION

University of Guelph, PO Box 3612, Guelph ON N1H 6R8

Ph: (519) 824-4120 ext. 54530 ahlinfo@uoguelph.ca www.uoguelph.ca/ahl/

ONTARIO ANIMAL HEALTH NETWORK (OAHN)

Animal Health Laboratory, University of Guelph

Building 89, 419 Gordon St., Guelph, ON N1G 2W1

Ph: (519) 824-4120 ext 53364 oahn@uoguelph.ca www.oahn.ca

ONTARIO VETERINARY COLLEGE

University of Guelph, 50 Stone Rd. East, Guelph ON N1G 2W1

Ph: (519) 824 4120 ext. 54421 ovcdean@uoguelph.ca ovc.uoguelph.ca

POULTRY HEALTH RESEARCH NETWORK

Department of Pathobiology, Ontario

Veterinary College

University of Guelph, 50 Stone Rd. E., Guelph ON N1G 2W1

Ph: (519) 824-4120 ext 54755 https://ovc.uoguelph.ca/pathobiology

UNIVERSITY OF GUELPH

Department of Animal Biosciences (ABSc)

50 Stone Rd. E., Guelph ON N1G 2W1

Ph: (519) 824-4120 ext. 56219 www.animalbiosciences.uoguelph.ca

INDUSTRY ASSOCIATIONS

Association of Ontario Chicken Processors

52 Royal Rd. Unit 2B, Guelph, ON N1H 1G3

Ph: (519) 836-8383

Chicken Farmers of Ontario

197 Hanlon Creek Blvd, Suite 107 Guelph, ON N1C 0A1

Ph: (905) 637-0025

24/7 CFO Connects: (855) 800-4815

24/7 Emergency Hotline: (877) 767-2973 info@ontariochicken.ca www.ontariochicken.ca

Bryan Fieldhouse, District 1; Rick Kaptein, District 2; Brian Lewis, District 3; Andrea Veldhuizen,1st Vice Chair/District 4; Jordan Fois, 2nd Vice Chair/District 5; Murray Opsteen, Chair/ District 6; Doug Duimering, District 7; Scott Buchan, District 8; Tim Klompmaker, District 9

Egg Farmers of Ontario 7195 Millcreek Dr., Mississauga, ON L5N 4H1

Ph: (905) 858-9790

Fax: (905) 858-1589 general@getcracking.ca www.getcracking.ca

Scott Helps, Chair, Zone 1; Lorne Benedict, Zone 2; Dan Veldman, Vice Chair, Zone 3; Roger Pelissero, Zone 4; Rick Kootstra, Zone 5; Sally Van Straaten, Zone 6; Scott Brookshaw, Zone 7; George Pilgrim, Zone 8; Ian McFall, Zone 9; Marcel Jr. Laviolette, Zone 10; Alvin Brunsveld, Pullet Director.

Farm & Food Care Ontario 660 Speedvale Ave. W., Unit 302, Guelph, ON N1K 1ES Ph: (519) 837-1326 info@farmfoodcare.org www.farmfoodcareon.org

Ontario Agri Business Association (OABA - Feed Section Committee - ANACOntario Division)

104 - 160 Research Lane, Guelph, ON N1G 5B2

Ph: (519) 822-3004

Fax: (519) 822-8862 info@oaba.on.ca www.oaba.on.ca

Martin Kiefer, President; Sandra Wolf, Vice President; Don Kabbes, Treasurer; Directors: Joanne Caputo, Trudy McGovern, Matt Gardner, Dan Rivait, Greg Vanden Bosch, Luke Chamberlain, Andrew Coghlin, Steve Rongits, Kevin Weppler

Ontario Broiler Chicken Hatching Egg Producers Association

483 Arkell Rd., Puslinch, ON N0B 2J0 Ph: (519) 821-0657 obchepa@golden.net www.obchepa.ca

Sam Haverkamp, Chair; Peter Greydanus, Vice-All; Jim Patton, Secretary-Treasurer; OBHECC Directors: Nick Daunt, Tim Hutten, John Kapteyn, Mark Woods; Farm and Food Care Rep: Gudrun Haas; Office Administrator: Annette Lewis-Copeland

Ontario Broiler Hatching Egg & Chick Commission (OBHECC) 250 Woolwich St. S, Unit 1, Breslau, ON N0B 1M0 Ph: (519) 837-0005 info@obhecc.com www.obhecc.ca

Bill Bearss, Chair; Gord Hastie, Vice Chair; John Kapteyn, Vice Chair; Board Members: Nick Daunt, Tim Hutten, Mark Woods, Paul Bulman, Dave Johnson, Glen Taschuk

Ontario Federation of Agriculture

200 Hanlon Creek Blvd., Guelph, ON N1C 0A1

Ph: (519) 821-8883

Fax: (519) 821-8810

Toll Free: 1(800) 668-3276 www.ofa.on.ca

Drew Spoelstra, President, Zone 5; Ethan Wallace, Vice President, Zone 7; Sara Wood, Vice President/Director-at-Large; Paul Maurice, Executive Member, Zone 13; Directors: Louis Roesch, Zone 1; Greg Dietrich, Zone 2; Larry Davis, Zone 3, Tracey Arts, Zone 4; Crispin Colvin, Zone 6; Andrea McCoy-Naperstkow, Zone 8; Mark Reusser, Zone 9; Steve Brackenridge, Zone 10; Clint Cameron, Zone 11; Brian Crews, Zone 12; Vanessa Renaud, Zone 14; Bill Groenheide, Zone 15; Directors-at-Large: Teresa Van Raay, Angela Cammaert.

Ontario Hatcheries Association

195 St. David St. South, 3rd Floor, Offices 1,2,3, Fergus, ON N1M 2L4

Ph: (519) 787-4322

susan.tfio@bell.net www.ontariohatcheries.com

Glen Taschuk, President; Directors: Paul Bulman, Aden Frey, Devin Hanna, Steve Kraemer, Jeff Wilson, Erick Spek, Adam Zurbrigg; Susan Fitzgerald, Executive Director.

Ontario Institute of Agrologists PO Box 100, 60 Elora St., S., Harriston, ON N0G 1Z0

Ph: (519) 510-4047

info@oia.on.ca www.oia.on.ca

Drew Orosz, President; Richard Heck, Past-President; Directors: Gary Eagleson, David S. Rose, Wes Kennedy, Mila Poirier, Lance Schultz, John Cranfield, Clair Coombs; Ryan Koeslag, Executive Director

Ontario Livestock and Poultry Council

195 St. David St. South, 3rd Floor, Office 1,2,3. Fergus, ON N1M 2L4

Ph: (519) 787-4322

susan.tflo@bell.net ontlpc.com

Klaus Schneeberger, Chair; Robert Matson, Vice Chair; Directors: Erin Morgan, Julie Harlow, Jean Howden, Gbenga Alade, Steve Roche

Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association 1-367 Woodlawn Rd. W, Guelph, ON N1H 7K9

Ph: (519) 826-4214

Toll Free: 1 (800) 265-9751 oscia@ontariosoilcrop.org www.ontariosoilcrop.org

Eleanor Renaud, President; Andy Van Niekerk, 1st Vice President; John Poel, 2nd Vice President; Brady Jones, 3rd Vice President; Phil Oegema, Past President; Julie Henderson, Interim Executive Director; Scott Banks, Honourary President; Directors: Shawn Brenneman, Kerrie Jenken, Jeannette Mongeon, Lyle Renecker, Dave Schraa, Gord Speksnijder, Allan Thompson, Deanna Nemeth, Dr. Robert Corry

Poultry Industry Council 483 Arkell Rd., Puslinch, ON NOB 2J0

Ph: (519) 837-0284

pic@poultryindustrycouncil.ca www.poultryindustrycouncil.ca

Caroline Gonano, Chair; Kayla Price, Vice Chair; Cathy Lennon, Treasurer; Directors at Large: Andre Bourbonniere, Laura Bowers, Doug Duimering, Jody Durand, Samantha Haverkamp, Kaitlin Lake, Greg Lansink, Marg Pritchard, Sally Van Straaten; Tom Lewis, Executive Director

Turkey Farmers of Ontario

1120 - 100 Conestoga College Blvd., Kitchener, ON N2P 2N6

Ph: (519) 748-9636

Fax: (519) 748-2742

admin@turkeyfarmers.on.ca www.turkeyfarmers.on.ca

District 1 Directors: Matt Steele, Kurtis Allaer; District 2 Directors: Steven Vanderzanden, Neil Campbell; District 3 Directors: James Schlegel, Duane Dietrich. District 4 Director: Greg Lansink; Jon-Michael Falconer, General Manager

PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND

REGISTERED EGG GRADING STATIONS

Freetown

Burns Poultry Farm & Chick

Hatchery Ltd (Burns Poultry Farm)

269 Freetown, RR 2, PE C0B 1L0

Ph: (902) 887-2156

Summerside

Maritime Pride Eggs Inc.

26172 Route 2, PE C1N 4J8

Ph: (902) 667-2015

POULTRY CONSULTING, VETERINARIANS, RESEARCH

Perennia

173 Dr. Bernie MacDonald Dr., Bible Hill, NS B6L 2H5

Ph: (902) 896-0277

Fax: (902) 896-7299 info@perennia.ca www.perennia.ca

PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT UNIVERSITIES

AGRICULTURE AND AGRI-FOOD CANADA

Prince Edward Island regional office 440 University Ave., 3rd Floor, Charlottetown, PE C1A 4N6

Ph: (902) 370-1500

Fax: (902) 370-1511

AAFC.ATL.info.ATL.AAC@agr.gc.ca www.agriculture.canada.ca

CANADIAN FOOD INSPECTION AGENCY

Regional Office - Prince Edward Island

3 Lower Malpeque Road. Charlottetown, PE C1E 1R4

Ph: (902) 566-7290

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND LAND, GOVERNMENT OF PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND

Jones Building, 5th Floor, 11 Kent St., PO Box 2000, Charlottetown, PE C1A 7N8

Ph: (902) 368-4880

Fax: (902) 368-4857

Toll Free: (866) PEI-FARM (734-3276) DeptAg@gov.pe.ca www.princeedwardisland.ca

INDUSTRY ASSOCIATIONS

ANAC - Atlantic Division 1100 Trunk 2, Brentwood, NS, B0N 1C0

Ph: (902) 305-7404 anacatlantic25@gmail.com www.anacan.org

Chicken Farmers of Prince Edward Island PO Box 40052, West Royalty Post Office, Charlottetown, PE C1E 0J2

Ph: (902) 218-1872

Kevin MacPhail, Chair; Janet Hilliard-Murphy, Manager

Egg Farmers of Prince Edward Island

100 – 159 Sherwood Road, Charlottetown, PE C1E 0E5

Ph: (902) 368-7289 info@eggspei.ca www.eggspei.ca

Tim Churchill, Chair; Peter Stavert, Vice Chair; John Dennis, Secretary; Directors: Ian Simmons, Nathan Burns.

QUEBEC

HEALTH MONITORED HATCHERIES

CANARDS DES MONTS INC. 855 rue Martin, Ville Saint-Jude, QC J0H 1P0

Ph: (450) 469-4362

CANARDS DU LAC BROME LTÉE

40, chemin Centre CP 120, Knowlton, QC J0E 1V0 Ph: (450) 242-3825

COUVOIR BOIRE & FRÈRES INC. 532, 9e Rang, Wickham, QC J0C 1S0 Ph: (819) 398-6645

COUVOIR OVO

532 Rang 9, Wickham, QC J0C 1S0 Ph: (819) 314-7630

COUVOIR PINTABO INC. 410, chemin Yamaska, St-Germain de Grantham, QC J0C 1K0 Ph: (819) 395-5495

COUVOIR SOLLIO COOP (PROVINCIAL ARTHABASKA)

165, rue Laurier Est., Victoriaville, QC G6P 6P8

Ph: (819) 357-8480

COUVOIR QUEBEC INC. 11605, boul. de la Colline, Loretteville, QC G2A 2E1

Ph: (418) 842-3687

COUVOIR RAMSAY-POIRIER BERARD Ltée

390, chemin Joilette, St-Félix-deValois, QC J0K 2M0

Ph: (450) 889-5824

COUVOIR SCOTT LTÉE

1798, rue Kennedy, Scott Jonction, QC G0S 3G0

Ph: (418) 387-2323

COUVOIR UNIK INC.

222, Route 104, Mont St-Grégoire, QC J0T 1K0

Ph: (450) 347-0176

FERME D’ORLÉANS ENR. 2210, avenue Royale, Saint-Laurentde-l’Île-d’Orléans, QC G0A 3Z0

Ph: (418) 828-2686

FERME KÉGO CAILLES ENR.

60 du Manoir ouest., Cap St-Ignace, Montmagny, QC G0R 1H0

Ph: (418) 246-5012

LA FERME DU PLATON

6930, rue Marie-Victorin, Ste-Croixde-Lobini`ere, QC G0S 2H0

Ph: (418) 926-2444

Entreprise couvoir CÔTÉ s.e.c

329, rue St-Georges, Ange-Gardien, QC J0E 1E0

Ph: (450) 293-3191

REGISTERED EGG GRADING STATIONS

Cité Charlevoix

Ferme du Paysan

41, rang St-Jean Baptiste St-Urbain, QC G0A 4K0

Ph: (418) 639-2587

Huntington

Les Fermes Valens Inc.

79 York St., QC J0S 1H0

Ph: (450) 264-4061

Fax: (450) 264-9319

Rivière-Héva

Les Oeufs Richard Eggs Inc.

728, route St-Paul sud, RR 1, QC J0Y 2H0

Ph: (819) 757-4419

Fax: (819) 757-3742

Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue

Campus Macdonald College Farm

21 111, rue Lakeshore, QC H9X 3V9

Ph : (514) 398-7701

Fax : (514) 398-8134

St-Bruno Lac St-Jean

Yvan Bergeron

1097, Rang 8 nord, QC G0W 2L0

Ph: (418) 343-3003

St-Bruno Lac St-Jean

Yvan Bergeron

466 Rang 7 Sud, QC G0W 2L0

Ph : (418) 343-3003

St-Hyacinthe

Nutri-Oeuf St-Hyancinthe Inc.

6655, rue Picard, QC J2S 1H3

Ph: (450) 771-4627

Fax: (450) 773-9485

St-Lambert

Les Oeufs Ovale Inc,

205, rue Damase-Breton, QC G0S 2W0

Ph: (450) 771-4627

Fax: (450) 773-9485

St-Léonard

Geo. E. Vandelac Inc.

7860, rue Fleuricourt, QC H1R 2L3

Ph: (514) 327-4654

Fax: (514) 327-4655

St-Théodore D’Acton

Clovis Gauthier et Fils Inc.

170, 6e rang, QC J0H 1Z0

Ph: (450) 546-7430

Fax: (450) 546-0278

St-Zotique

Ferme St-Zotique Ltée, (Bon-EE-Best)

200, 69e avenue, QC J0P 1Z0

Ph: (450) 267-3521

Fax: (450) 267-0636

Burnbrae : (613) 345-5651

Ville Dégelis

Ferme Hermel Dubé et Fils Inc.

1549, chemin de l’Arc-en-Ciel, QC G5T 1B7

Ph: (418) 853-9197

Fax: (418) 853-3807

REGISTERED EGG

PRODUCT STATIONS

Cowansville

Les Aliments Activ inc.

790 Rue du Sud Suite 111, QC J2K 2Y3

Ph: (450) 922-7763

Lyn Burnbrae Farms Ltd

(Les Oeufs Bec-o Inc)

3356 County Road #27, ON K0E 1M0

Ph: (450) 549-4524 / (613) 345-5651

Fax: (450) 549-4675

Montreal

Carrément Tarte Inc.

5563 rue fullum, #200, QC H2G 2H5

Ph : (514) 402-8607

St-Eustache

Akme Poultry, Butter & Eggs

Distributors Inc

65 rue Pépin QC J7R 6Z8

Ph : (450) 974-7767

St-Eustache

Les Aliments Mise en Bouche Inc

170 boul industriel, QC J7R 5C2

Ph: (514) 961-9322

St-Hyacinthe

Supreme Egg Products

3475, rue Picard, QC J2S 1H3

Ph: (450) 778-1991/(450) 278-8718

Terrebonne

Aliments Martel Inc.

460 rue Fernand-Poitras, QC J6Y 1Y6

Ph: (514) 576-7916

PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT UNIVERSITIES

AGRICULTURE AND AGRI-FOOD CANADA

Quebec regional office

2001 Robert-Bourassa Blvd., Room 671-M, Montréal, QC H3A 3N2

Ph: (514) 283-8888

AAFC.QC.info.QC.AAC@agr.gc.ca www.agriculture.canada.ca

CANADIAN FOOD INSPECTION

AGENCY -

Regional Office - Montreal

2001 Robert-Bourassa Blvd., Room 671, Montréal, QC H3A 3N2

Ph: (514) 283-8888

www.inspection.canada.ca

CANADIAN FOOD INSPECTION

AGENCY -

Regional Office – Quebec City

100 - 2954, Laurier Blvd., Quebec, QC G1V 5C7

Ph: (418) 648-7373

CANADIAN FOOD INSPECTION

AGENCY -

Regional Office - St-Hyacinthe 3400, boul. Casavant Ouest, St-Hyacinthe, QC J2S 8E3

Ph: (450) 768-6800

www.inspection.gc.ca

FACULTÉ DES SCIENCES DE L’AGRICULTURE ET DE L’ALIMENTATION, Pavillon Paul-Comtois

2425, rue de l’Agriculture, local 1122, Québec (Québec) G1V 0A6

Ph: (418) 656-3145 fsaa@fsaa.ulaval.ca www.fsaa.ulaval.ca

MINISTÈRE DE L’AGRICULTURE, DES PÊCHERIES ET DE L’ALIMENTATION DU QUÉBEC (MAPAQ)

200, chemin Sainte-Foy, Québec QC G1R 4X6

Ph: (418) 380-2110

Toll Free: (888) 222-MAPA (6272) info@mapaq.gouv.qc.ca www.mapaq.gouv.qc.ca

RÉGIE DES MARCHÉS AGRICOLES ET ALIMENTAIRES DU QUÉBEC

1400 Bd Guillaume-Couture, Saint-Romuald QC G6W 8K7

Ph: (514) 873-4024 rmaaqc@rmaaq.gouv.qc.ca www.rmaaq.gouv.qc.ca

McGILL UNIVERSITY

Department of Animal Science Macdonald Campus, 21111 Lakeshore Rd., Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue QC H9X 3V9

Ph: (514) 398-7773 animal.science@mcgill.ca www.mcgill.ca/animal/ Professor Raj Duggavathi, Departmental Chair

UNIVERSITÉ DE MONTRÉAL, Faculté de médecine vétérinaire/ Faculty of Veterinary Medicine 3200, rue Sicotte, St-Hyacinthe QC J2S 2M2

Ph: (450) 773-8521 fmv.umontreal.ca/faculte

INDUSTRY ASSOCIATIONS

AQINAC - Association Québécoise des Industries de Nutrition Animale et Céréalière 4790, rue Martineau, bureau 100, Saint-Hyacinthe, QC J2R 1V1

Ph : (450) 799-2440Fax : (450) 799-2445 info@aqinac.com www.aqinac.com

Directeurs et administrateurs: Renald Mercier, Chairman of the Board; Renée Henri, 1st Vice President; Simon Baillargeon, 2nd Vice President; Rémy Ten Have, Secretary-Treasurer ; Directors: David Arseneau, François Bécotte, Andrea Benjamin, Raymond Breton, Mario Coté, Jean-François Dion, Nathalie Frenette, Christian Gonthier, Stéphane Le Moine, Jean-Marc Parenteau, David Robitaille, Bobby St-Pierre, Gino Vachon, Geraldine Grisé ; Sébastien Lacroix, President and CEO

Conseil Québécois de la Transformation de la Volaille (CTAQ)

216, Rue Denison Est, Granby, QC J2H 2R6

Ph: (450) 349-1521

info@conseiltaq.com https://conseiltaq.com

Elisabeth Bélanger, President ; Martin Le Moine, Outgoing President; Dominique Bohec, Vice-president ; Hugo Boisvert, Vice-president; Laura Boivin, Secretary ; Mitchell Leahy, Treasurer, Robert Eiser, Administrator ; Jose Franco, Administrator

Fédération des producteurs d’oeufs du Québec

Maison de l’UPA, 555, boul. RolandTherrien, Bureau 320, Longueuil, QC J4H 4E7

Ph: (450) 679-0530

Fax: (450) 679-0855 www.oeuf.ca

Sylvain Lapierre, President; Emmanuel Destrijker, 1st Vice-President; Jean-Philippe Désilets, 2nd Vice-President; Directors: Nicholas Tremblay, Danny Guillemette, Maryse Labbé, Maurice Richard, France Perreault, David Lefebvre, Jacques Cloutier

Les Éleveurs de volailles du Québec 555, boulevard Roland-Therrien, bureau 250, Longueuil, QC J4H 4G1 Ph: (450) 679-0530 poste 8495 www.volaillesduquebec.qc.ca

Benoît Fontaine, président ; René Gélinas, 1er vice-président ; Michaël Boulay, 2e vice-président ; Membres du comité exécutif : Christian Amireault, Steve Houley ; Jennifer Paquet, administratrice et représentante du comité des éleveurs de dindon ; Administrateurs : Antoine Leblanc, Stéphane Parr, Luce Bélanger, Martin Lemieux and Guylain Gravel

Les Producteurs d’oeufs d’incubation du Québec 555 , boulevard Roland-Therrien, bureau 515, Longueuil, QC J4H 4E7

Ph: (450) 679-0540 ext. 8584 incobec@upa.qc.ca https://poiq.ca/

Gyslain Loyer, Président; David Phaneuf, 1er vice-président; Marie-Pier Lefebvre, 2e vice-présidente; Administrateurs: Clément Allard, Robert Massé, Sébastien Morin, Richard Sénéchal.

SASKATCHEWAN

HEALTH MONITORED HATCHERIES

KYLE COLONY HATCHERY

PO Box 250, Kyle, SK S0L 1T0

Ph: (306) 375-2910

LILYDALE-SOFINA FOODS, INC.

605 Greer St., Wynyard, SK S0A 4T0

Ph: (306) 554-2534

PRAIRIE PRIDE CHICK

SALES LTD.

PO Box 273, Grandora, SK S0K 1V0

Ph: (306) 956-3822

REGISTERED EGG GRADING STATIONS

Brownlee

Hutterian Brethren of Huron Ltd., (Huron Poultry Farm)

PO Box 9, SK S0H 0M0

Ph: (306) 759-2685

Fax: (306) 759-2680

Hodgeville

Hodgeville Farming Co. Ltd.

PO Box 386, SK S0H 2B0

Ph: (306) 750-2408

Ph: (306) 682-3466

Saskatoon

Star Egg Company Ltd.

1302 Quebec Ave., SK S7K 1W7

Ph: (306) 244-4041

Fax: (306) 664-6619

Star City

Star City Colony Ltd., (Star City Poultry)

PO Box 190, SK S0E 1P0

Ph: (306) 863-2343

POULTRY CONSULTING, VETERINARIANS, RESEARCH

Canadian Poultry Consultants Ltd.

30325 Canary Court, Abbotsford, BC V4X 2N4

Ph: (877) 449-3447

admin@canadianpoultry.ca www.canadianpoultry.ca

Pestell Nutrition

3220 Roblin Blvd., Winnipeg, MB

R3R 0C3

Ph: (204) 414-9400 info@pestell.com www.pestell.com

PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT UNIVERSITIES

AGRICULTURE AND AGRI-FOOD CANADA

Saskatchewan regional office 2010 12th Ave., Regina, SK S4T 0M3

Ph: (306) 780-5070

AAFC.SK.info.SK.AAC@agr.gc.ca www.agriculture.canada.ca

AGRICULTURE KNOWLEDGE CENTRE, MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE, GOVERNMENT OF SASKATCHEWAN

45 Thatcher Dr. E., Moose Jaw, SK S6J 1L8

Ph: (306) 694-3727

Toll Free: (866) 457-2377 www.saskatchewan.ca

CANADIAN FOOD INSPECTION AGENCY -

Regional Office - Saskatchewan 1800 11th Ave., Room 301, Regina, SK S4P 0H8

Ph: (306) 780-5180 www.inspection.canada.ca

ANIMAL HEALTH UNIT

Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture, Room 202, 3085 Albert St., Regina SK S4S 0B1

Ph (306) 787-2150

Fax: (306) 787-0096 www.saskatchewan.ca

SASKATCHEWAN AGRI-FOOD COUNCIL

302 - 3085 Albert St., Regina SK

S4S 0B1

Ph: (306) 787-5364

Ryan Mulatz, Program and Policy Analyst

ryan.mulatz@gov.sk.ca www.saskatchewan.ca

CANADIAN FEED RESEARCH CENTRE,

University of Saskatchewan 10029 Marquis Ave., North Battleford, SK S9A 3L8

Ph: (306) 966-4279

Rex Newkirk, Associate Professor rex.newkirk@usask.ca www.agbio.usask.ca

DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL AND POULTRY SCIENCE

College of Agriculture and Bioresources, University of Saskatchewan, Room 6D34 Agriculture Bldg., 51 Campus Dr., Saskatoon SK S7N 5A8

Ph: (306) 966-4128 aps@usask.ca

https://agbio.usask.ca/departments/ animaland-poultry-science.php

WESTERN COLLEGE OF VETERINARY MEDICINE, University of Saskatchewan 52 Campus Dr., Saskatoon SK S7N 5B4

Ph: (306) 966-7447

Fax: (306) 966-8747 www.wcvm.usask.ca-the-college

INDUSTRY ASSOCIATIONS

Chicken Farmers of Saskatchewan

254 Robin Cres., Saskatoon, SK S7K 7C2

Ph: (306) 242-3611

info@saskatchewanchicken.ca www.saskatchewanchicken.ca

Ben Middleton, Chair; Nick Langelaar, Vice Chair; Tiffany Martinka, CFC Director; Ivy Rachkewuch, CFC Alternate; George Hofer, Board Member

Saskatchewan Broiler Hatching Egg Producer’s Marketing Board 3085 Albert Street, Regina, SK, S4S 0B1

Toll-Free: (888) 332-5825

Saskatchewan Egg Producers 1 – 123 Pinehouse Drive, Saskatoon, SK S7K 5W1

Ph: (306) 664-4131 info@saskegg.ca www.saskegg.ca

Shawn Harman, Chair; Isaac Entz, Vice Chair; Directors: Danny Wollman, Darren Wiens, Trevor Pickard, Regan Sloboshan

Anstey Hatchery Ltd

2717 Cleveland Ave., Saskatoon, SK S7K 3R2

Ph: (306) 242-1033

Fax: (306) 242-6466 customerservice@ansteyhatchery.ca ansteyhatchery.ca

Turkey Farmers of Saskatchewan PO Box 38078, RPO Preston Crossing, Saskatoon, SK S7N 1H2

Ph: (306) 931-1050 tfsadmin@sasktel.net www.saskturkey.com

Western Feed Industry Association (WFIA - ANACAlberta and Saskatchewan Division)

c/o Peggy Kimmel RR3 Site 6 Box 17 Lacombe, AB T4L 2N3

Ph: (403) 350-0495 manager@wfia-anac.com www.wfia-anac.com

Kelly Cruise, Chair; Kris Westblom, Vice Chair; Nancy Fischer, Past Chair; Directors: Tyler Barbieri, Sharon Klinger, Lee Eddy, Tracy Hum; Division Manager: Peggy Kimmel

CHICK QUOTA 363,183/YEAR 3052 HEN EQUIV.

*NO OVERPRODUCTION CAP/ PENALTY (PRODUCING 125% OVER QUOTA)

NO BCBHEC ORDERED PRICING OPPORTUNITY TO OPERATE AS VIRTUAL HATCHERY FOR ADDED REVENUE. SHONDON GENETICS INCLUDED

NATIONAL INDUSTRY ASSOCIATIONS

Agri-food Innovation Council

78 George Street, Suite 204, Ottawa, ON K1N 5W1

Ph: (613) 232-9459

Fax: (866) 851-5689

office@aic.ca www.aic.ca

Lianne Dwyer, Chair; Directors: Rita Sterne, Wilf Keller, Peter Henderson

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

1341 Baseline Rd., Ottawa, ON K1A 0C5

Toll Free: 1-855-773-0241 aafc.info.aac@agr.gc.ca www.agriculture.canada.ca

Animal Nutrition Association of Canada (ANAC)

300 Sparks St. Suite 330, Ottawa, ON K1R 7S3

Ph: (613) 241-6421

Fax: (613) 241-7970

info@anacan.org www.anacan.org

Dave Dieleman, Chair of the Board; Derek Mendez, Vice Chair; David Trott, Treasurer; Christine Smith, Director-at-Large

Animal Health Canada PO Box 3013 RPO, Elora, ON N0B 1S0 www.animalhealthcanada.ca

Dr. Leigh Rosengren, Co-Chair; Donald Boucher, Co-Chair; Luce Bélanger, Vice-Chair; Directors: Ryder Lee, Dr. Henry Ceelen, Katerina Kolemishevska, Dr. Nina von Keyserlingk, Andrea Genereaux, Adam Petherick, Fred Baker Canadian Association of Poultry Veterinarians, CAPV-ACVA www.capv-acva.ca

Executive Members: Kathleen Long (West); Carol Jakel (OAPV); Linda Lallier (AVIA)

Canadian Federation of Agriculture

21 Florence Street, Ottawa, ON K2P 0W6

Ph: (613) 366-4721

Fax: (613) 236-5749

info@canadian-farmers.ca www.cfa-fca.ca

Keith Currie, President; Jill Verwey, 1st Vice-President, Stéphanie Levasseur, 2nd Vice-President; Directors: Martin Caron, Lisa Ashworth, Ron Maynard, Bill Prybylski, Cyr Couturier, Drew Spoelstra, Emmanuel Destrijker, David Wiens, Doug Miller, Allan Melvin, Jean Klosowicz, Julie Bissonnette, Stan Vanderwaal, Lynn Jacobson, Robert Shuh, Debbie Etsell, Cain Vangel, Mike Medeiros, Wayne Simmons, Scott Buchan, Gyslain Loyer, Gwen Young, Art Alblas, Andrew Kuyvenhoven, Rick Mastronardi

Canadian Food Inspection Agency - National Headquarters 1400 Merivale Rd., Ottawa, ON K1A 0Y9

Ph: (613) 773-2342

Toll-Free: (800) 442-2342 www.inspection.canada.ca

Canadian Hatching Egg Producers

21 Florence St., Ottawa, ON K2P 0W6

Ph: (613) 800-2315 info@chep-poic.ca chep-poic.ca

Brian Bilkes, Chair; Gyslain Loyer, Vice-Chair; Calvin Breukelmanm, 2nd Vice- Chair; Teddy Markey, Executive Director; Garen Afarian, Senior Economist & Trade Advisor; Victoria Siku, Food Safety Officer; Amanda Pufall, Animal Health & Welfare Officer; Danielle Belair, Finance Manger; Mark Calderaro, Communications and Government Relations Advisor

Canadian Poultry and Egg Processors Council

1 Nicholas Street, Suite 1400, Ottawa, ON K1N 7B7

Ph: (613) 724-6605 www.cpep-tvoc.ca

Serge Lefebvre, Chair; Lucy McKee, Treasurer; Joël Cormier, Secretary; Ian McFall, Past Chair; Directors: Sukhdeep (Lucky) Bilkhu, Michael Burrows, Frank Curtis, Jorge Gallegos, Gord Hastie, Aaron Kwinter, Ed Lamers, Jeff McDowell, Ryan Walker

Canadian Poultry Research Council

21 Florence Street, Ottawa, ON K2P W6

Ph: (613) 714-4599

Fax: (613) 714-9885

Toll Free: (833) 888-1192 info@cp-rc.ca www.cp-rc.ca

Ray Nickel, Chair (CFC); Jeff Notenbomer, Vice Chair (CHEP); Directors: Dr. Helen Anne Hudson (EFC), Skyler Veazey (CPEP), Jelmer Wiersma (TFC), Rocky J. Dwyer, John Ross; Caroline Wilson, Executive Director; Sandra Quade, Finance and Administration Officer

Central Experimental Farm

K.W. Neatby Building – Room 1103, 960 Carling Ave., Ottawa, ON K1A 0C6

Ph: (613) 759-1982

Fax: (613) 759-6901

aafc.fpcc-cpac.aac@agr.gc.ca www.agriculture.canada.ca/en/ contact/central-experimental-farm

Chicken Farmers of Canada

50 O’Connor St., Suite 1610, Ottawa, ON K1P 6L2

Ph: (613) 241-2800 www.chickenfarmers.ca www.producteursdepoulet.ca

Tim Klompmaker, Chair, (ON); Nick de Graaf, 1st Vice-Chair, (NS); Ray Nickel, 2nd Vice-Chair, (BC); Luce Bélanger, Executive Member, (QC); Directors: Rob Van Dieman (AB), Tiffany Martinka (SK), Stuart Nikkel (MB), Rick Kaptein (ON), Marco Volpé (NB), Barry Uyterlinde (PEI), Theresa Heffernan (NL), Yvan Brodeur (CPEP,CPP), Blair Shier (CPEP,CPP) Don Kilimnik (CPEP, Poultry Further Processing), Peter Vale (Restaurants Canada)

Egg Farmers of Canada 21, rue Florence St., Ottawa, ON, K2P 0W6

Ph: (613) 238-2514 eggfarmers.ca | producteursdoeufs.ca

Chair: Roger Pelissero

Chief Executive Officer: Drew Black Directors: Jerry Hofer (AB), Walter Siemens (BC), Sandra Dyck (MB), Hans Kristensen (NB), Joseph R. W. Smallwood III (NL), Matt Vane (NT), Glen Jennings (NS), Scott Brookshaw (ON), Tim Churchill (PE), Emmanuel Destrijker (QC), Regan Sloboshan (SK), Jacqueline Pease (Grading), Drew Corneil (Hatcheries), Mike Vanderpol (Processing) Farm Management Canada 21 Florence Street, Ottawa, ON K2P 0W6 info@fmc-gac.com www.fmc-gac.com

Turkey Farmers of Canada

7145 West Credit Ave., Bldg. 1, Suite 202, Mississauga, ON L5N 6J7 Ph: (905) 812-3140 Fax: (905) 812-9326 info@tfc-edc.ca www.turkeyfarmersofcanada.ca

Board of Directors: Darren Ference, Chair, (AB); Jelmer Wiersma, Vice Chair (SK); Matt Steele, Executive Member (ON); Directors: Debbie Etsell (BC), Larry Kleinsasser (MB), Jennifer Paquet (QC), Hugo Therrien (NB), Michael de Graaf (NS), Craig Valiquette (CPEPC), Michel Pépin (CPEPC), Adam Power (FPPAC)

Egg Farmers of Canada

Egg Farmers of Canada (EFC) oversees the national egg supply, promotes egg consumption and develops standards for egg farming in Canada. This national organization represents more than 1,200 egg farmers and farm families in all ten provinces and the Northwest Territories, and works closely with egg boards, industr y partners and government to nurture a thriving egg farming sector.

Created in 1972 under the federal Farm Products Agencies Act, EFC works across the sector to ensure a vibrant and successful egg farming industry. The sector supports 19,827 jobs and contributes over $1.9 billion dollars to Canada’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP).

Under the leadership of Chair Roger Pelissero and with the dedication of its Board of Directors, EFC is focused on advancing a range of forward-looking priorities. These include:

Advocating for egg farmers

Driven by the knowledge that Canadians want to see increased self-sufficiency in our food production, EFC’s advocacy work shares with Canadians the many ways in which egg farmers are contributing to the fabric of our communities. Their initiatives raise awareness of the benefits supply management delivers to consumes and farmers alike and its role as a modern policy system that supports the food sovereignty of our country.

Innovating through research

EFC’s robust research program supports a broad range of evidence-based research projects from Canadian researchers to support egg farmers and the sector in achieving their goals. Over a decade, the Research Grant Program has funded doz-

ens of projects that offer new insights and solutions to the challenges and opportunities at hand. From research that informs t he Code of Practice for the Care and Handling of Pullets and Laying Hens, to new information for healthcare leaders and innovative uses for eggs, these research outcomes provide the basis for decision-making and knowledge transfer. EFC also suppor ts a unique Research Chair Network focused on economics, poultry welfare, sustainability and public policy, in addition to a range of strategic research partnerships.

An example of this research in practice is the National Environmental Sustainability and Technology Tool (NESTT). This tool equips Canadian egg farmers to assess their farm-level environmental footprint and create action plans to continue their sustainability journey. Visit eggsustainability.ca to learn more.

Rigorous production standards

Canadian egg farmers follow rigorous standards under the national Animal Care Program and Start Clean-Stay Clean® food safety program to maintain their Egg Quality Assurance™ (EQA®) certification. This industry-wide initiative certifies Canadian eggs are produced according to strict food safety and animal welfare standards. Visit eggquality.ca to learn more.

Nurturing future leaders

EFC is supporting the next generation of leaders, passing along knowledge and opportunities to young people and women farmers through their national programs. These programs offer learning and development opportunities for farmers aiming to grow knowledge and skills. Egg farmers can learn more by contacting their egg board.

Industry Snapshot

1. Audited data for 2024.

2. Audited data for 2024. Excludes inventory for eggs for processing.

3. BC average up to week 42 of 2024 (prior to HPAI infections)

Collaboration and communities

EFC’s social impact work increases access to nutritious, protein-rich eggs. Millions of eggs are donated every year in Canada and globally in partnership with Food Banks Canada, Breakfast Club of Canada, Heart for Africa and Canadian Food For Children. These longstanding partnerships are a testament to the power of the egg and the passion Canadian egg farmers demonstrate for giving back. To learn more visit eggfarmers.ca and sign up for their newsletter, and follow EFC on Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube.

Chicken Farmers of Canada

Our Vision

Canadian chicken: Trusted. Preferred. Sustainable.

Our Mission

To lead and grow a trusted and sustainable Canadian chicken sector.

Our Board

Chicken Farmers of Canada (CFC) is guided by a 15-member Board of Directors, comprised of a farmer-director from each province, two processors, one further processor, and a representative from the foodser vice sector. The Board provides leadership on the strategic direction of the Canadian chicken sector. As a result, CFC and its stakeholders work together on behalf of the sector, from farmer to consumer.

Industry Snapshot

Our Mandate

Chicken Farmers of Canada has two primary mandates. Our main responsibility is to ensure that our 2,800 farmers produce the right amount of fresh, safe, high-quality chicken to meet Canada’s needs. The sector operates under a risk management system known as supply management.

Under supply management, Chicken Farmers of Canada:

• Meets with farmers, processors, further processors and members of the foodservice sector from across the country every eight weeks to decide, based on market demand, just how much chicken to raise

• Monitors compliance with provincial quota allocations – making sure each province raises as much chicken as agreed upon

• Monitors the inter-provincial or market development trade of chicken

Our second responsibility is to represent the interests of chicken farmers and the Canadian chicken industry. Chicken Farmers of Canada plays a key role in coordinating, developing, implementing, and managing pr ograms for Canada’s chicken farmers that demonstrate farmers’ commitment to sustainability excellence, on-farm food safety, and animal care, values which are embodied within the Raised b y a Canadian Farmer brand. Through programs such as our Raised by a Canadian Farmer Sustainability Excellence, Raised by a Canadian Farmer On-Farm Food Safety Program, and Raised by a Canadian Farmer Animal Care Program, Chicken Farmers of Canada works closely with government partners and industry stakeholders to keep the sector innovative and responsive.

Provincial Production of Chicken (000kg

Allocation Growth Over Base*

Turkey Farmers of Canada

The Turkey Farmers of Canada (TFC) represents over 510 turkey farmers across the country, operating in eight member provinces. The turkey industry in Canada generates $5.6 billion in economic activity annually, supporting over 18,300 jobs across rural and urban centres. The turkey industry also contributes over $1.9 billion to Canada’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP), generates total tax revenues of $619 million and $600 million in annual farm cash receipts sales.

Established in 1974 under the federal Farm Products Agencies Act, TFC plays a central role in encouraging collaboration across the Canadian turkey industry. The Agency promotes the consumption of turkey meat, and oversees the supply management system for turkey in Canada. TFC works with farmers, proces -

Turkey Farmers of Canada Stats - 2024

sors and further processors to determine anticipated market requirements, and it is the responsibility of TFC to set production levels accordingly, in accordance with the Farm Products Agencies Act (FPAA) and the Federal-Provincial Agreement for the Marketing of Turkey in Canada (FPA).

Canadian turkey farmers are commit-

ted to animal care and food safety. The industr y follows a national on-farm food safety program and animal care program, both of which are auditable and science-based. These programs ensure the humane and respectful treatment of birds throughout the supply chain and support the delivery of safe, high-quality turkey to Canadian consumers.

Hungry for more? THINK TURKEY

Turkey Farmers of Canada (TFC), in partnership with the Canadian Poultry and Egg Processors’ (CPEP) Turkey Primary Processing Sector Members launched THINK TURKEY TM / PENSEZ DINDON MC, in 2019 – a national, bilingual marketing campaign aimed to boost Canadian turkey consumption and support Canadian agriculture. The program includes advertising, digital, retail, public relations, influencer, and paid social, and focuses on primary meal planners to raise awareness of the benefits of turkey and drive year-round demand. For more information, visit canadianturkey.ca

CHAIR’S MESSAGE

Dear members and partners

From the very start of my tenure, I have asked myself: How can we better serve pullet growers? How can we ensure strong national representation? How do we amplify the voices of all growers, including independents?

After thoughtful reflection and discussions with the Board of Directors, we turned to those who matter most—you, the farmers and provincial federations. We listened, and the message was clear: while there was a strong desire for better representation, the Pullet Growers of Canada (PGC) was no longer seen as the best organization to achieve it.

That is why, this year, we took a step back. We created space for the provinces to discuss and define what representation should look like moving forward. And from these conversations, a new, more unified vision has emerged—one that better reflects the realities of our sector.

Today, as I stand before you, I do so with deep emotion. This has been a year of change, a year of transition—one that required tough but necessary decisions. We completed the cost of production study, renewed our 2024- 2028 Strategic Plan, and most importantly, we charted the course for what comes next.

We knew this would not be easy. We took the time to listen, to analyze, and to carefully consider the best path forward. And we came to the conclusion that the time had come to pass the torch—to entrust the future of pullet grower representation to an organization that can carry it forward with greater strength and impact. This decision was not taken lightly, but we made it with confidence—because we know it will help our industry grow and thrive.

I want to take a moment to recognize each and every one of you. In particular, to our former presidents, Mr. Andy Deweerd and Mr. François Jacques, as well as all the Board members who have served since the very beginning. Your hard work, dedication, and resilience have been the foundation of everything we have built. The choices we made required courage, but they pave the way for a stronger, brighter future.

Today, we can look back with pride. We have adapted, we have evolved, and we have moved forward with determination. Our efforts have made a difference, and I know that we leave behind a strong foundation for the future.

This transition is a turning point, but it is also an opportunity. It is essential that we move forward with unity and purpose, and I know that we can count on each of you to embrace this change with confidence and commitment.

With the best interests of pullet farmers at heart, the organization has decided to formally request its dissolution. We have full faith in Egg Farmers of Canada to take the lead in building a strong, unified national voice—one that will ensure our work continues and expands.

Thank you to all of you. Your dedication has shaped this organization, and your legacy will live on.

The future is in your hands.

Let’s move forward, together.

Marie-Josée Forest Chair

AGRO-DESIGN constructs all poultry-related facilities as well as out buildings for equipment, etc. We offer custom designs complete with engineering services, if required. Our past clientele are people who require a solid building construction with attention to the finer details that truly make a functional and attractive building.

AVI-AIR is a leading manufacturer of air to air heat exchangers for poultry farm buildings since 2016. As a manufacturer concerned about the environment and energy savings, our most important objectives are to reduce total energy cost, increase profitability and improve poultry welfare with heat exchanger ventilation. Avi-air offers the high efficiency ECI permanent magnet synchronous motor equipped with an integrated electronic drive in its units. This technology reduces the electricity consumption of variable speed ventilators.

www.distributionavi-air.com

Al Sakalauskas

BC EGG MARKETING BOARD Al Sakalauskas has served as BC Egg’s Board Chair since November 2023 and was previously the organization’s Executive Director from 2007 to 2015, making him a familiar face to many egg producers. He brings a wealth of experience from both the agricultural sector and the BC Government. Al served on the BC Farm Industry Review Board (FIRB), where he held the role of Vice Chair, and was also an Assistant Deputy Minister with the Ministries of Finance and Agriculture for the Province of British Columbia. Al holds both a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Agricultural Science from the University of British Columbia. Fittingly, his first job after graduation was in the poultry sector in Abbotsford. BC Egg is proud to be guided by Al’s deep knowledge and extensive experience in the industry.

A lifelong competitive tennis player, Al has achieved a master’s level in the sport. In his free time, he enjoys taking on the challenge of strong competition among his fellow senior players.

BIG DUTCHMAN Big Dutchman has been the worldwide leader in providing innovative equipment to farms since 1938. We offer practical, economical, and environmentally-friendly solutions geared to farmers’ future needs. This includes egg production systems with nests, modern egg collection, and manure-handling technology. Our automatic feeding systems and well-known feed pans for broilers, breeders, and turkeys have been sold successfully all over the world. We also carry state-of-the-art housing and ventilation concepts with a complete line of controls and management software to control production. Big Dutchman has a large network of sales representatives and distributors that are nearby and ready to assist with your needs. Find one by visiting www.bigdutchmanusa.com.

Corinne Rowland

CANADIAN POULTRY SERVICES INC.

Canadian Poultry Services has been servicing farms across Canada since 1999. Today we are happy to introduce Corinne Rowland as our new member of Canadian Poultry Services Inc. Ms Rowland is now our Western Operations Manager based in Alberta. Corinne has had the pleasure of experiencing the poultry industry in many different facets over the past 20 years. Her first initiation into poultry began as a Producer Services Coordinator for Alberta Chicken Producers, where she gained a comprehensive understanding of the quota system and related processes.

Following that, she transitioned to a Field Representative position for Sofina Foods. In this role, Ms. Rowland was based in the Hatchery and visited farms daily, which allowed her to learn and grow within the industry. Today her team specializes in all types of vaccinating, moving turkeys, pullets and spent fowl for the table egg and broiler breeder industries.

For more information or inquiries please call us toll free at 888-292-2249 for any feather related services.

CEVA ANIMAL HEALTH offers an extensive range of vaccine solutions for the prevention of major diseases such as Coccidiosis, Marek’s, Rispens, Infectious Bursal Disease (IBD), Infectious Laryngotracheitis, Fowl Pox, Avian Encephalomyelitis, Infectious Bronchitis Virus (IBV) and others, including custom (autogenous) vaccines.

The process of vaccination requires a holistic approach from the most advanced science in development of innovative vaccines, to epidemiology, immunology, public health approaches in the practical implementation at the hatchery and in the field, with customized diagnostics, vaccination and monitoring programs, staff training, vaccination equipment and veterinary services. Ceva Animal Health is proud to offer our expertise, services and products in support of the Canadian poultry industry. Contact Ceva Animal Health Canada with any questions or information requests.

Tim Klompmaker, Chair CHICKEN FARMERS OF CANADA Hailing from Norwood, Ontario, Tim started farming in 1984, along with his wife Annette and their three sons. He is a third-generation chicken farmer with the fourth generation already in place and running chicken farms of their own. Tim served as a District Committee Representative for Chicken Farmers of Ontario (CFO) before being elected to the Ontario Board in 2010. He was CFC’s Ontario Alternate from 2012-2013, acted as liaison with the National Farm Animal Care Council (NFACC), and served as 2nd Vice-Chair of CFO. Tim was elected to the Chicken Farmers of Canada Board in 2017.

THUMBNAIL SKETCHES

CHORE-TIME Chore-Time continues its tradition established in 1952 of leadership in the design, manufacture and marketing of equipment for poultry and egg production. With complete end-to-end systems for feeding, feed handling, drinking, egg handling, climate control and house management, Chore-Time is a market leader known for product performance, tailored solutions and a proven independent distribution network. Part of the CTB, Inc. family of companies, Chore-Time now offers a complete line of nests and aviaries for cage-free production. Chore-Time operates globally from facilities in Indiana, Alabama, the Netherlands, Poland and Thailand. For more information or to find your local distributor, see www.choretime.com. Find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn.

CLARK AG SYSTEMS is a Canadian leader in poultry production equipment, proudly serving the industry since 1950. With nearly 75 years of experience, we specialize in complete barn systems including feeding, watering, ventilation, lighting, heating, egg collection, housing, and advanced control technology. As the exclusive Canadian dealer of Tecno, we offer globally trusted aviary, enriched, and pullet rearing systems tailored to the needs of Canadian producers. With warehouse locations in Caledonia and Palmerston, Ontario, we provide convenient access to parts and equipment across key poultry-producing regions. Our seasoned technical service representatives bring decades of hands-on experience and are recognized for their knowledge, skill, and commitment to delivering the best solutions to help farmers get the most out of their poultry operation. We proudly offer installation and service from coast to coast—including Eastern Canada, Québec, British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba, and the Prairies—ensuring reliable support wherever your operation is located. And with 24/7 service, we’re here when it matters most.

Learn more at www.clarkagsystems.com or call 1-800-263-6410.

CORE CALCIUM AND SHELL PRODUCTS has been the leader in supplying Quality Shell Products to the Poultry and Feed industry for many years. Still located in Mobile, Alabama, the Sales and Management is headed by Ronnie McDonough. Ronnie has over 30 years’ experience in the business with the former Oyster Shell Products Company who owned plants in Baltimore, Maryland and Houston, Texas as well as Mobile. Core Calcium and Shell Products has carried on the process of production closely following the popular Pilot Brand Shell. Our current Coastal Brand Shell is also known as the Organic Choice. With the price of eggs today, Coastal Brand Shell as your Calcium source is more important than ever as any breakage at all can be very expensive. We have new facilities, which opened several years ago, and are looking for suppliers in areas including Western Canada. We have warehouse space, bagging, barge and ship loading and offloading capabilities at our private Port terminal in Mobile AL. with 38 feet of depth. For more information contact us toll free at 1-877-679-1399.

COUNTY

LINE EQUIPMENT LTD.

We are a leading supplier for all aspects of poultry production equipment. Founded in 1998 County Line has steadily grown based on a foundation of excellent products and service. We have locations in Listowel, and Woodstock (Hickson), Ontario where we house over 30,000 square feet of parts as well as components for new systems including feeding, watering, housing (cages and nests), lighting, heating, ventilation, and the latest in controller technology. Our experienced staff can assist with design and consultation of new projects as well as renovations. We take pride in our service department, which is fully staffed with licensed electricians and gasfitters, and we offer 24-hour service. Contact us today to learn more about our product lines or for help on your next project. Visit www.county-line.ca or by phone 1-800-463-7622.

EGG FARMERS OF ALBERTA Established in 1968, Egg Farmers of Alberta (EFA) represents Alberta’s 170+ registered egg farmers and works in close partnership with the Egg Farmers of Canada (EFC), to provide Albertans with a stable supply of fresh, high quality, locally produced eggs and egg products.

Roger Pelissero, Chair

EGG FARMERS OF CANADA Roger Pelissero is the Chair of the Egg Farmers of Canada Board of Directors. A third-generation egg farmer from Ontario, he is an advocate for farmers and a champion of agriculture. Roger is a long-time member of the Egg Farmers of Ontario Board of Directors and serves on the Egg Industry Center Board of Advisors at Iowa State University. He is highly engaged internationally as the Vice Chair and an Office Holder of the World Egg Organisation (WEO). He is also a contributor to the WEO Sustainable Egg Production Expert Group. Roger has been farming with his family and wife Lorrie since 1984.

EGG FARMERS OF NEW BRUNSWICK (EFNB) Established in December 1972, Egg Farmers of New Brunswick represents the 15 egg farmers and farm families in New Brunswick. With a Board of Directors consisting of 5 members and an office staff of 4, EFNB aims to be the voice of New Brunswick egg farmers in ensuring the ethical production and delivery of quality egg products within a stable and equitable system that is beneficial to both consumers and farmers. EFNB is not a government organization, but a private, not-forprofit organization financed and controlled by and for egg producers in the province.

Jeff Clarke, Chair

EGG FARMERS OF NOVA SCOTIA Jeff Clarke is the Chair for the Board of Directors at Egg Farmers of Nova Scotia, the organization that represents the province’s licensed egg and pullet farmers. As a fifth-generation farmer of Southview Farms, Jeff’s dedication and knowledge in egg and pullet production is an asset to the industry. Southview Farms is a family farm located in beautiful Annapolis Valley and is home to Jeff, his wife Kelly, and their three children.

Scott Helps, Chair EGG FARMERS OF ONTARIO Scott Helps is Chair of Egg Farmers of Ontario (EFO) which is an independent, self-governing association funded entirely by egg and pullet farmers. Elected as Chair of EFO’s Board in April 2020, Scott served as Vice Chair from 2015 to 2020 and as Board Director for Zone 1 from 2012 to the present. As Zone 1 Director, Scott represents farmers in the Counties of Essex, Kent and Lambton. EFO’s Chair serves as the ex-officio on all board committees including Executive, Egg Industry Advisory, Production Management, Finance, Pullet and Public Affairs.

ENERGY SOLUTIONS AIR With over ten years of experience, Energy Solutions Air is an innovative Canadian company specializing in heat exchangers for livestock buildings. Our heat exchangers are designed and built to perform in livestock conditions, significantly reducing heating costs and improving air quality by lowering humidity and ammonia levels. Our solutions help farmers increase the profitability of their buildings while promoting the well-being of both farmers and animals. Trust Energy Solutions Air for cutting-edge, reliable, and sustainable products that enhance the efficiency and environmental standards of your livestock operations.

EXACON INC. Is your “ONE SOURCE” provider for ventilation in the Canadian Agricultural (poultry, hog, dairy), Commercial, Industrial, and Greenhouse markets. We provide leading edge, high quality products to meet your heating, cooling, feeding and air filtering needs.

BEST BRANDS: Agrifan, Multifan, Farmquest, Genius iTouch controls, Varifan, Recov-Aire and AVI-Air heat recovery, TPI inlets, Better Air, J&D, LB White heaters, Solarwall, Crystal Spring feeders and Multiheat hot water heaters.

Contact Exacon to find a dealer today. 866-335-1431, sales@exacon.ca www.exaconinc.ca

GLASS-PAC Glass-Pac designs and manufactures Livestock Ventilation and Heating systems including our fiberglass exhaust fans and air inlet systems manufactured in St.Jacobs.

We also distribute quality lines of poultry products from ROXELL - feeding systems, LUBING - drinking systems, FANCOM - ventilation controls, feed weighing/blending systems, live bird weighing systems, HIRED-HAND - super saver heaters, BRANT RADIANT tube heaters and DELTA TUBE hot water heating.

Glass-Pac also offers VAN GENT breeder nesting systems and SALMET aviary and enriched cage systems.

Our products are sold direct to end users with full design, installation, training and support made available.

GRAND VALLEY FORTIFIERS Our company equip & empower farmers to produce meat, milk and eggs profitably and sustainably for global protein abundance.

Advanced Animal Nutrition for Improved Human Health | Canadian Family Owned | EST. 1960

HELLMANN POULTRY offers a wide range of products for egg producers, including traditional, enrichable and fully enriched systems, as well as alternative cage-free aviary systems for pullets and layers. Thanks to a choice of multiple tier heights and depths, Hellmann housing systems can be individually adapted to meet customer needs. Additionally, Hellmann housing systems can be equipped with egg elevator or egg lift collection systems. Through its nationwide distributor network, Hellmann provides reliable service and support to its customers. For more information on Hellmann Poultry GmbH, visit www.hellmannpoultry.com or call our toll free number 1-800-894-4082.

JENI MOBILE WASH We have been a dedicated partner to the poultry industry in Ontario since 1986. We specialize in providing top quality barn washing and disinfecting services, operating out of locations in Fergus and Monkton. Our commitment to biosecurity is an integral part of our service to you. We have welltrained crews and a large fleet of trucks, so you can always count on us for your cleaning needs. www.jenimobile.com | info@jenimobile.com

Fergus office: 1-800-361-3637 or 519-843-2672

Monkton office: 1-877-325-8843 or 519-347-2341.

KAISER AG offers a complete portfolio of equipment for Canadian poultry farmers. Whether with our Canadian designed KPS brand, our Italian partner Facco, or a blend of the two, we can customize like no one else. Check out our website www.kaiserpoultry. com for a list of equipment. Aviary, broiler breeder, enriched, pullet, ventilation, egg packing, controls, we got it!

LES EQUIPEMENTS AVIPOR LTEE A family business established in 1982 and notable supplier of poultry equipment. Built to the highest quality and engineering standards for unmatched reliability. Our priority has and always will be the improvement of the working conditions for our customers as well as their livestock.

We provide sales and services across Canada. Contact us at 800-265-6222 or via e-mail: info@avipor.com Check us out at www.avipor.com

LALLEMAND ANIMAL NUTRITION

Between price volatility, animal welfare concerns, health challenges, and antibiotic-free demands, we understand the daily pressures poultry producers are facing. That’s why Lallemand Animal Nutrition offers a portfolio of microbial solutions to support poultry health and performance at every stage. Our product range includes specific yeast and bacteria probiotics, antioxidants, inactive yeast fractions, and solutions for animal housing and environmental control all tailored to meet the unique needs of modern poultry production. Learn more about our range of products for poultry production and nutrition at www.lallemandanimalnutrition.com/canada/species/ poultry.

LUBING For over 75 years farm owners and managers have relied on us for the highest quality products, backed with service and support that is second to none. Our relentless pursuit for maximum quality drives us in developing new technologies for nipple drinking, egg conveying, high pressure fogging and evaporative plastic cooling systems. From the initial conversation, installation, and years after your first flock, we strive to deliver next level support to you and your flock. We are hands-on when it comes to helping your flock excel, and are always available to help you find better ways to maximize your investment in the systems we offer. Contact us today at 423-709-1000, write to customerservice@lubingusa.com or visit www.lubingusa.com

MANITOBA CHICKEN PRODUCERS PURPOSE STATEMENT

To advocate for the sustainability of our farmers and provide healthy, safe, and nutritious chicken to all communities.

MELLER POULTRY EQUIPMENT INC has distributed and serviced poultry equipment throughout Ontario for over 40 years. Meller Poultry offers VDL Jansen nesting, enriched and aviary systems and VDL Agrotech feeding and water systems for breeders, broilers, layers, and pullets. Meller Poultry also offers machines from Kletec and Sanovo for automatic processing of consumption and hatching eggs. Contact us at:

519-587-2667 or mellerpoultry@gmail.com Visit our website at www.mellerpoultry.ca

NEOGEN is the single source for all your biosecurity needs. From cleaners and disinfectants to water treatment products, from Prima syringes to rodenticides and insecticides, Neogen provides poultry producers with the tools they need to prevent the onset of infectious disease. Our Synergize Disinfectant has been an industry standard for almost twenty years, and our newest addition, Neogen Viroxide Super (NVS), is a high-powered, dry, oxidizing disinfectant proven effective against HPAI and a broad spectrum of poultry specific disease. We also manufacture a complete line of phosphate-free detergents (EVO), designed for hatchery use. Serving the poultry industry since 2004 Contact us at 877-944-2697 www.neogen.com

Martin Kanehl

SPECHT-CANADA sells German-manufactured Specht laying, pullet, breeder, aviary cages and floor nest systems. Our cages are of high quality and animal-welfare friendly. We can customize to suit our client’s needs, with options available for egg gathering, manure drying and ventilation. SpechtCanada supplies equipment for broiler, breeders, turkey and duck barns. Installation and ongoing service by trained personnel. Contact us at martin@spechtcanada.com

TROUW NUTRITION

At Trouw Nutrition, we understand the challenges faced in poultry production. We recognize the importance of sustainable practices that not only benefit your business but also ensure your profitability. With Trouw Nutrition, you gain access to our extensive knowledge, expertise, and resources. Our commitment to local research with access to global and Canadian research sites translates to new science-based, value-added solutions for producers across the country. Our team of trained advisors works with you to earn your confidence through rational solutions and fundamental advice that will support your operation’s growth and success.. From advice to achievement, we’re here to support you at every stage. For more information on our products, programs and services, visit www.trouwnutrition.ca.

TURKEY FARMERS OF CANADA

TURKEY FARMERS OF ONTARIO is a farmer-led organization that promotes animal care and an efficient innovative marketing system for the industry to make turkey a healthy and regular choice for Canadian consumers. Located in Kitchener, Ontario, the organization represents approximately 150 turkey farmers across the province. We are proud of this producer-run, producer-funded organization that has been achieving success in the turkey industry for over 50 years. For more information visit turkeyfarmers.on.ca.

WEBER’S FABRICATING is a family owned, Canadian business, which started manufacturing Live Turkey Loaders in 1970. Today we offer the standard slider model as well as a telescoping model in either a single or 2 storey. Our telescoping loaders only have 1 complete belt from end to end & a stationary fold-down preloader. We would be pleased to quote on your needs. Contact us at (519) 664-3711 or email Scott Weber at sweber@webersfab.ca

ZOETIS is the leading animal health company, dedicated to supporting its customers and their businesses. Building on more than 65 years of experience in animal health, Zoetis discovers, develops, manufactures and commercializes medicines, vaccines and diagnostic products, which are complemented by biodevices, genetic tests and a range of services. Zoetis serves veterinarians, livestock producers and people who raise and care for farm and companion animals with sales of its products in more than 100 countries. Tel: 800-663-8888

Email: order_desk@zoetis.com Web: www2.zoetis.ca

Building Bridges

By Crystal Mackay

The why behind the who

the conversations on food and farming with training, speaking, and projects.

Why does the who matter?

Yes, it sounds like a Dr. Seuss question, but it’s an important one that doesn’t get asked – or answered – often enough. Do you know someone who’s been recognized for their work in the poultry industry? Maybe you’ve been honoured yourself. Let’s explore what recognition means, and why it matters – to the individual, their farm or business, and the entire poultry sector.

Recognizing individuals is important on many levels. It fosters appreciation, boosts morale, and strengthens a culture of achievement. This can range from small, lighthearted awards or staff celebrations to prestigious, industry-wide honours

I was reminded of this recently at the Ontario Agricultural Hall of Fame ceremony, where I had the privilege of cheering on Craig Hunter. Craig is a legend in the egg sector – well deserving of the honour for his leadership and dedication.

Looking around the packed room that day, I realized something: for Craig and every other inductee, as they shared their wisdom and gratitude from the podium, the moment was about far more than titles or technical contributions. Their richest accomplishments could best be measured in people – starting with their families and extending through the deep, lasting relationships they built over decades in the agri-food sector

That’s really the answer to the why behind the who question. Relationships, trust, mentorship, and collaboration define the poultry industry.

The people named in “who’s who” lists know this. They go the extra mile, take the time to meet in person, catch up, and genuinely get to know people. They understand that work moves faster and better when it’s built on trusted relationships –and they know exactly who to call when they need advice, support, or a sounding board.

Unfortunately, the value of connecting with strategic intent has been diminished in recent years. Budget

“No matter what your job title is, you are in the people business.”

cuts, fewer training opportunities, and heavier workloads for fewer people have taken a toll. We spend more time with our heads in our inboxes and phones than across the table from colleagues or customers. So, what can we do about it? It starts with you. Think about what event you could attend – or who you could finally set up that coffee with. Think beyond your own silo: who else should you get to know or reconnect with? Ask a respected friend or mentor for advice. If you’re further along in your career, bring someone newer in their role along and show them the real value of connecting in person. A road trip and anything involving food or drinks is always a win! And the bonus? Reaching out to people is one of the best ways to re-energize both your team and yourself.

Say thank you – for great work, for continued business – and don’t forget to have some fun while you’re at it. You’re living in the “good old days” you’ll someday look back on. So, make them great.

Crystal Mackay is CEO of LOFT32 and co-founder of the online training resource UTENSIL.CA. She helped create both with the goal to elevate people, businesses and

Those who achieve excellence in the agricultural industry understand that relationships, trust, mentorship, and collaboration are what truly define it.

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