February 15th, 2024

This is the 83rd issue of our electronic news update

Commingling General Order Removed

Effective February 13th, 2024 the Chief Veterinarian has removed

General Order AIV2023-04 which prohibited commingling of poultry in the lower mainland. Please note, the order for commercial chicken and turkey to remain indoors is still in effect.

Please click below for

more information

Reminder:

Election Process

We are excited to announce that the Election Information for BCCMB Election Timeline 2024 is now available.

To access this information, please click on the link below.

This document contains all the important dates and guidelines for the upcoming election.

We encourage all members to review this information carefully and participate in the election process.

Thank you for your continued support of the BCCMB.

Link: Revised Election Timeline 2024

Derek Janzen's three-year term as an elected member of the BC Chicken Marketing Board expires in March of 2024.

An election will be held to fill the position.

Growers will receive emails from Della Oberhoffner from the BC Council of Marketing Boards (BCCOMB).

The BCCOMB is BCCMB's Independent Election Officer to oversee

the election and certify the results.

Please ensure her email address is in your contact list so the emails do not go into spam. Her email address is office@bccoga.ca.

New Entrant Program Consultation

BC Chicken Marketing Board

The BC Chicken Marketing Board is currently conducting a consultation to support the development of a *new* New Entrant Grower (NEG) program.

The Board is seeking input from chicken growers and other industry stakeholders, including the public, over the course of the Board’s

three-month consultation process. For more details, please see:

New Entrant Program Consultation | BC Chicken Marketing Board

The Board expects to announce the new program by July 2024.

In the interim, the Board is attempting to exhaust the remaining New Entrant waitlist under the old program in those regions where there is processor demand.

Where there isn’t sufficient processor demand, the waitlist will be expunged.

If you are currently on a New Entrant waitlist and have not yet been contacted by the BCCMB, please contact us at info@bcchicken.ca

2024 BC Poultry Conference

Last day to register is February 16

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to hear the following event speakers:

• Dr. Harold Echeverry: Aviagen

• Nick Black: Intensions Consulting

• Paige Rohlf: Aviagen Turkeys Inc

• Farm Products Council of Canada

• BC Farm Industry Review Board

In addition, Registered Growers attending the conference will have a chance to win 1 of the following draw prizes:

• Fishing package and 2 night stay at Pemberton Lodge

• Wine subscription

• Cabela’s meat smoker

• IPad

• Go Pro Hero 12

Event details:

March 8, 2024

Coast Langley City Hotel and Convention Center

20393 Fraser Hwy, Langley, BC

Agenda Highlights:

Attendance at AGM’s is free. If you want full access to the conference (which includes lunch, the keynote speaker, Trade Show areas, Gala Reception and Gala Dinner), paid registration is required.

For more information & registration please click below

https://www.bcpoultryconference.ca/

Summer Student Posting Poultry in Motion

Educational Mini Barn Program

The Poultry in Motion Committee is hiring a summer student to attend school visits, summer fairs and community events with the Mini Barn trailer.

The position is based in the Lower Mainland and is open to full time

post-secondary students who are returning to post-secondary education in the fall.

The position starts May 13 and will run until August 31, 2024 and is between 32-40 hours per week.

Applications open on February 15 and will run until March 15, 2024

(or until position is filled).

Interested persons can email office@poultryinmotion.ca for an application and further details.

2024 Spring Intake - Knowledge and Technology Transfer Program - Feb 1-29

The Knowledge and Technology Transfer Program (KTTP) funded through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Program (SCAP)

will be open for the 2024 Spring Intake February 1-29, 2024.

Late applications will not be accepted.

Events may take place between April 1, 2024 and March 10, 2025.

NEW FOR THIS YEAR:

There will only be two streams this year:
Stream One: Subject Matter Expert for Knowledge Development – Maximum $1,500.00
Stream Two: Hands on Learning for Skill & Knowledge Development – Maximum $7,500.00
Applicants will still need to have a Basic BCeID to apply through the online applications. This will allow them to save their work and come back before submitting their final application.
Streams One and Two will require a Ministry Staff Supporter. If an organization does not have a Staff Supporter they can email Knowledge.Transfer@gov.bc.ca and a staff member will be assigned to them.

If you have any questions please contact Knowledge.Transfer@gov.bc.ca

The website content and program guide will soon be updated on the:

Knowledge and Technology Transfer Program Website

Extreme Weather Preparedness Funding

The Extreme Weather Preparedness for Agriculture program has opened a new round of funding, with $2 million available to BC farmers and ranchers for projects helping prepare for wildfires, floods, and extreme heat. Farmers can apply for up to $50,000 each. Since the program was launched in 2022 it has supported more than 150 projects such as installing barn cooling systems.

Read the full announcement here.

HPAI C&D Insurance Options

The Board has learned that some growers have access to certain amounts of C&D insurance related to HPAI through their insurance provider.

Some insurance providers may have this product while others do not.

Growers are encouraged to discuss with their insurance providers whether you are currently covered or could be and plan for the unforeseen expense.

Further, the Board is reviewing whether other industry wide options are available and will report to industry once we learn more.

2024 BCCMB DESK CALENDARS

The BCCMB office has some extra 2024 desk calendars.

If you are interested in obtaining some please contact our office.

These calendars will be given out on a first-come, first-served basis,

so be sure to act quickly to secure your free calendar.

Period A-190

June 30 – August 24 , 2024

CFC Sets Allocation:

Wednesday March 20, 2024

Deadline to submit quota transfer papers: Friday March 8, 2024

Deadline to submit allocation paperwork: Monday March 18, 2024 at NOON

Broiler Quota Ads

For Sale:

Selling 10,000 bird quota at $135 per bird.

Contact Andy (MARAND FARMS LTD)

Ph: 604-760-0882

For Sale:

6.4 acre Specialty Broiler farm in Chilliwack

$3,800,000.00

62,290 kgs Specialty Quota

(approx. annual)

farm0960569@outlook.com

Frank @ 604-835-6302

For Sale:

Island quota for sale at $100/bird.

15,243 birds (29,405 kgs) available.

250-863-6734

For Sale:

For sale in Armstrong BC

19,200 bird quota.

Contact Larry at

chickencoop_63@hotmail.com or

250 546-0290

For Sale:

5 acre broiler farm in Chilliwack with 25,000 quota

$6,750,000.

Contact Walt Braun

waltbraun@me.com

604-316-5345