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February 4, 2022 Newsletter
This is the 50th issue of our electronic news update.
Canada Poultry and Egg Farm Investment Program
Message from CFC Chair
Benoit Fontaine, Chair of Chicken Farmers' of Canada strongly encourages all BC chicken growers to register for the Canadian Poultry and Egg Investment Program.

BC chicken growers can receive 70% funding for activities that contribute to on-farm modernization, such as feeding, watering, lighting, ventilation and comfort system upgrades and/or new barn construction.
  1. Grower Registration: Growers should register with PEFIP using their license information. Upon validation, producers will see their maximum funding amount to plan their project.
  2. Submit an application: Growers can submit their project application(s) over the ten-year period for their on-farm investments.
Click here to read the PEFIP user guide.
Allocation
Allocation for Period A-176
The Allocation for Period A-176 (May 8, 2022 to July 2, 2022 ) was set by the Chicken Farmers of Canada Board of Directors on February 1, 2022 at 3.5 % above base as follows (in KG LIVE weight.)

Canada
Domestic: 283,607,678
Market Development: 9,407,738
Specialty (BC, AB and ON): 2,171,557
MD as compared to domestic 3.34 %
Specialty as compared to domestic: 0.76 %

British Columbia
Domestic: 39,203,639
Market Development: 1,664,867
Specialty: 1,320,507
Total: 42,189,013
MD as compared to domestic: 4.25%
Specialty as compared to domestic: 3.37%

3.5 % over base nationally yields 2.9 % to BC under the current CFC allocation agreement and the recovery agreement to eastern Canada for periods A-163 and A-164.

The pro-rata allotment for BC growers has been set at 105.57%
Pro-rata Allotment for A-175
The pro-rata allotment for Period A-175 was set at 104.3797%
Congratulations, Raymond and Tracy!
Raymond & Tracey Bredenhof, R&T Poultry & Bredenhof Hops, of Abbotsford, BC were chosen as National Winners at Canada’s Outstanding Young Farmer (OYF) Program’s event in Saskatoon in December.
2022 Election - Message from the Independent Elections Officer
In March of 2022, the term of BCCMB elected grower Ray Nickel will expire. Our independent election officer (IEO), Della Oberhoffner from the BC Council of Marketing Boards sent out the Notice of Election and Call for Nominations to all registered growers at the end of January. Nomination Forms are due no later than February 8th, 2022 at 4pm. If you have any questions regarding the BCCMB's 2022 Election please contact the IEO at office@bccoga.ca or directly at 778.242.0285
Inlcusion Body Hepatitis - what you should know

Inclusion Body Hepatitis (IBH) is a viral disease characterized by severe liver lesions in young birds (usually up to 35 days of age). Yellow and mucoid droppings can be observed.
While there is no vaccination available for IBH specifically, it has been found that vaccination for Infectious Bursal Disease can help minimize the harmful effects of IBH.
 After the outbreak, it is important to remove manure from the farm premise and thoroughly clean and disinfect the barns.
Broiler Quota Ads
Looking to purchase 11,000 birds of broiler quota. (Fraser Valley)
Contact Joel at:
604-798-1365

Looking to purchase 10,000 birds of broiler quota. Please contact Richele at:
604 -897-1858
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Period A-177 (July 3 – August 27, 2022)
CFC Sets Allocation Wednesday, March 23, 2022
Deadline to submit quota transfer papers: Friday March 11, 2021
Deadline to submit allocation paperwork: Monday March 21 , 2021 at NOON
Industry Opportunities
 The BC Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Fisheries has a career opportunity for an Industry Specialist (with experience in poultry)  Find out more here.

The University of Guelph is offering a FREE online agriculture management course. Find out more here.
Dispel myths and build trust with BC consumers -
We need YOUR Help!
We invite you to join a FREE #CookAlongBC event from 5:30pm to 7:00pm on February 22 to celebrate #CdnAgDay! 🍁🍁
This fun event features Chef Trevor Randle demonstrating 2 BC grown recipes - ‘BC Chicken Tikka Masala with BC Raita’ and ‘Caramel BC Ambrosia Apple Chiffon Cake’. Plus, gain insight from BC farmers and industry reps into the food they grow and we enjoy! Register here.
Save On Foods needs family photos of BC chicken growers to use in their store behind the chicken counter. Seeing your photos help assure their customers that they are supporting local farmers. They currently have posters featuring local ranchers but none with chicken growers. There are funds available to cover the costs of a photographer.
See some samples of what the posters will look like here. Contact Cheryl Davie if you can help. Tel: 604-308-5775.
Celebrating our 60th Anniversary From the Archives - 1966
In 1966, BC Broiler Marketing Board's promotion ambasador visited Lower Mainland supermarkets, awarding gift certificates to shoppers with Reynolds Wrap or BC - grown chicken in their carts.