Thanksgiving Day

Our office will be closed on Monday October 14th for

Thanksgiving Day.

We wish you all a very happy Thanksgiving.

Important Update on HPAI Preparation and Dead Bird Surveillance

Please Plan to Attend!

BC Poultry Industry HPAI Update - Dead Bird Surveillance Planning for Broilers, Turkeys, and Poultry Meat Producers

Date: October 25, 2024, 10:30 am to noon

Join us for an update on the plans for dead bird surveillance for future HPAI outbreaks. This webinar will include a series of short presentations on relevant industry-focused topics. This information session is on the update for poultry meat producers, but all are welcome to join. The session will be recorded and available via producer portals afterwards. This session will include additional presentations related to HPAI in dairy and how industry partners are preparing.

Register at:

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Kg7vGdRISvO0ZY3dOcvS7Q

BC Poultry Industry HPAI Update - Dead Bird Surveillance Planning for Egg and Hatching Egg Producers

Date: October 22, 2024, 11:00 am to 12:30 pm

Join us for an update on the plans for dead bird surveillance for future HPAI outbreaks. This webinar will include a series of short presentations on relevant industry-focused topics. This information session is on the update for egg and hatching egg producers, but all are welcome to join. The session will be recorded and available via producer portals afterwards.



Register at:

 https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_30R4B_8TS3yBjwwndO8sFg 

2025 Registered Grower Licences

Deadline - October 31st

As we approach the end of the year, we would like to remind all registered growers that it is time to submit your

2025 Grower Licence Application.

To facilitate a smoother application process, we strongly recommend that you download the PDF application located on our website under the Grower log in section, and take advantage of the fillable functions.

Please keep the following key points in mind: 



- Completed applications received before the October 31st deadline, will not incur any processing fees.

- Applications received after October 31st will be subject to a processing fee of $150.00.

We appreciate your attention to this important matter and encourage you to complete your applications promptly to ensure a seamless renewal process.

Seeking Industry Feedback on the Removal of Catching Price from the Live Price of BC Chicken

The BC Chicken Marketing Board (BC Chicken Board) is considering a policy change regarding the pricing of live chicken in British Columbia (BC). Currently, the catching costs are included in the live price of chicken in BC, as well as in the other three Western provinces, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba.

However, in November 2022 letters were sent to Western processors informing that a change has been decided upon by the three other Western provinces, where they have committed to removing the catching price from the live price effective February 9, 2025.

The BC Chicken Board has agreed with this direction in principle and is now seeking feedback from industry stakeholders before making a final determination and request to BCFIRB.

Please provide any written feedback to info@bcchicken.ca by October 3, 2024.

The Full memo can be found by clicking the link below

https://bcchicken.ca/news/removal-of-catching-price/

Reminder:

BC Agri-Business Planning Program

Application intake for the B.C. Agri-Business Planning Program opened on Monday September 9, 2024, and will remain open until November 15, 2024, or until funding is fully allocated.

Program is first come, first serve and

we encourage you to apply early.

The B.C. Agri-Business Planning Program (ABPP) provides funding support for primary agricultural producers and agriculture, food and beverage processors to support informed decision making and ensure business development.

To find out more, please visit the Ministry’s website https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/industry/agriculture-seafood/programs/agri-business-planning-program

Reminder:

Occupational Health & Safety Guidance For

Farmers & Farm Workers

Material has been developed by the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety, in collaboration with PHAC, to inform farmers and farm workers about precautions to take to protect themselves from avian influenza.

Please see infographic here, and more detailed information here.