Category III Reduction 

Building on the elimination of the preventive use of Category I and II,

CFC is now focusing on a non-regulatory approach to further reducing antimicrobial use, with specific attention on reducing the preventive use of Category III antimicrobials.

The membership of the Category III Focus Group has been finalized

and planning for the first meeting in April is taking place.

Reports from the Focus Group will be reviewed by the

CFC Production Committee.

For more details on the Responsible AMU Strategy,

please click here

Water Infrastructure BMP Applications Opening in April!

Details, including practice codes for the Water Infrastructure project category are available now on the Water Infrastructure BMP webpage. IAF

Applications (where you will be able to draft, edit, and save) for Water Infrastructure BMPs will open April 2, 2024.

Submissions (where you will be able to submit your application) will open April 15, 2024 at 9 AM and close April 19, 2024 at 4 PM.

Learn more about Water Infrastructure BMPs

New Entrant Program Consultation Update

The BCCMB is nearing the end of its three-month consultation process to support the development of a revised New Entrant Grower Program.

The Board wants to thank everyone who participated and provided valuable input through the online survey. We had 101 participants, mostly established chicken growers (42%), but also a wide range of other allied tradespeople, aspiring new entrants and some public participation.

These summary (anonymized) results will be considered by the

New Entrant Program Committee and the Board before the decisions are made for the new program.

(We have postponed the gift card draw for those who entered until the end of April).

The consultation remains open for e-mailed comments until April 30, 2024.

For more details on the consultation and how to provide input,

please click the link below.

New Entrant Program Consultation | BC Chicken Marketing Board

Reminder:

A-189 Levy Change & Change to Land Ownership

Please be informed that two important memos have been issued regarding the change of levy effective A-189 and a change to land ownership effective immediately.

These memos have been attached below for your reference. 

Your prompt attention to these changes is greatly appreciated. 

Thank you.

Change to Aug 26, 2011 GO from Jan 2024 minutes - levy increase A-189

Change to Aug 26, 2011 GO from March 2024 minutes - Land ownership

Reminder:

2021 and 2022 Surplus Distribution

As announced at the Chicken Board 2023 AGM, on March 7, 2024 the Board agreed to the distribution of surplus funds from the 2021 and 2022 year.

 Eligible growers in good standing with the Board will be distributed surplus funds based on the proportion of levy paid by a grower in the given year of surplus.

Total distribution is $662,102 (2021) and $832,855 (2022),

 for a total surplus distribution of $1,494,957.

Stay tuned over the coming months while staff verify information and the distribution is prepared.

The Board distributes a surplus to growers based upon the total surplus calculated as select current assets less select current liabilities and deferred revenue at year-end less one month's budgeted operating expenses.

 The Board reserves its discretion to distribute any or all of the calculated surplus as per Part 15 of the General Orders. 

Growers are encouraged to read Part 15 of the General Orders if they require any further information on the Surplus Distribution policy.