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Welcome to your September 1, 2026
Issue of the Newsletter
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Wishing you a restful Labour Day weekend!
The BCCMB Office will be closed Monday, September 7, 2026.
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Board Grower Member Elected
BC's chicken growers have voted in Don Hanson as its newest grower member to the BC Chicken Marketing Board, commencing September 1, 2026, until March 21, 2030 (around the time of the AGM). Welcome, Don!
The election was triggered following an update to the Board's structure. Voting by registered growers or appointed voters was open August 17 to 31.
Read Official Announcement from BC COMB
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World's Poultry Congress
The 2026 World's Poultry Congress, hosted this year in Toronto, July 13-17, brought together more than 2,000 delegates from 66 countries to collaborate over the latest advances in poultry science, production, health, nutrition, welfare, sustainability, and food safety.
CFC co-sponsored keynote presenter, Dr. Suresh Raja Neethirajan of Dalhousie University who spoke on how Artificial Intelligence is decoding the language of chickens, transforming poultry welfare and sustainability like never before. Additionally, several CFC staff attended the event.
Read CFC's Report about the Poultry Congress
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@chickenraisedright Success!
In April 2026, the CFC launched a new Instagram page to replace and resolve barriers with its original account.
Since then, its seen strong momentum with nearly 5k followers, 13.2 million views and over 20.3k engagements across Meta platforms, reflecting results from CFC-produced social content and the One Less Worry campaign. Its top-performing post was a carousel on antibiotic stewardship: 258,400 views and sparked meaningful discussion around antibiotic use.
View or Follow @chickenraisedright
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Calling for 3 more im-peck-able recipes
What's your go-to, favourite chicken recipe, that we can showcase on the annual desktop calendars? Send us an email with the recipe and images!
If your submission is chosen to be featured on the calendar, we'd like to thank you with a prize pack featuring a BC Chicken mug, socks, cap, and more!
Email Chicken Recipe for the Calendar
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Nominate for Women in Ag Day
Do you know someone who'd enjoy representing BC at CFC's annual Women in Ag Day event in Ottawa, November 23 - 25, 2026? Tell them about this!
Participants will enjoy a paid trip to our nation's capital, the Equal Voice Gala, a guided tour of Parliament, and share a meal with a special guest — all alongside the CFC and seven other provincial delegates.
Interested applicants: email ECallary@chicken.ca directly, introducing yourself and specifically answering: Why would you like to attend this year's Women in Ag event? (750 word max)
Only 1 delegate for BC is chosen. Submissions are due September 28.
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Young Farmer Program Opens
Join CFC’s Young Farmer Program for 2027-2028 — a professional development program that teaches young leaders in the sector about governance and personal branding, while also getting to network with key agriculture and government stakeholders.
The 18-month involvement gives farmers, ideally aged 18-40, the tools and training to continue growing in the sector, with the long-term goal of having them play a larger role in governing and promoting chicken farming in Canada. Apply today!
Read More or Apply at CFC's YFP webpage
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NTT Stream 1 Open
REOPEN FOR APPLICATIONS
The IAF reopened the Novel Tools and Technology for Prevention of HPAI Pilot Program (NTT) Stream 1. Application submission started on August 11.
NTT is designed to evaluate the practicality and effectiveness of ways to reduce the risk of HPAI on commercial poultry farms in high-risk areas of the Lower Mainland and reduce the overall impact of HPAI in the province.
Funding of up to 80%,with cost-share up to $30,000.
Past eligible expenses can be included and covered retroactively.
NEW: The previous per farm/Premise ID cap has been lifted. Each Premise ID site is now eligible to apply for upgrades to barns that have not previously received funding under NTT, regardless of whether they are operated under a single CRA business number. Prioritization has also been adjusted.
Learn More about NTT for Prevention of HPAI
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FireSmart Application Extended
REMAINS OPEN
Applications for the FireSmart™ BC Farm & Ranch Assessment have been extended, now accepting applications until October 31, 2026.
This extension provides additional time for eligible farmers and ranchers to receive funding to assess wildfire risks on their operations and identify opportunities to improve resilience.
Interested growers, please review program requirements and their deadlines.
Learn More at BMP
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Are you a 4-H Alum?
Calling 4-H Alumni! 4-H BC has been selected to partner with the UBC Sauder School of Business on a project to strengthen its future programmes.
If you are a former member who participated in 4-H for 4+ years (in any province), and currently live in BC, you’re invited to join the alumni network.
Sign Up as 4-H Alumni
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Canada's Young Farmers Network
The new Canada’s Young Farmers has launched – a national initiative, spurred by the Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA) and Farm Credit Canada (FCC) that helps connect, support, and empower young farmers from coast to coast.
The network and its website boasts resources, events, funding opportunities, and more.
Explore Canada's Young Farmers website
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Field Service Corner:
Best Practice on your Broiler Farm
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Barn Entry Barrier
August 23, 2026, marked the deadline for the updated OFFSAP requirement: having installed or an approved plan for a physical barrier to separate the Controlled Access Zone (CAZ) and the Restricted Access (RA).
The Field staff commend BC's chicken growers; most farms visited have already implemented this new requirement — thank you!
Read More about Barrier Requirement
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IBH Forum Videos
Learn more or refresh your memory! The informative Forum on IBH, held earlier this summer, was recorded. Two videos are available to growers featuring Part 1, the experts' presentations and Part 2, the moderated Q&A.
Due to proprietary reasons, the videos are only available to growers and are archived on the password-protected Educational and Disease Management section of the Grower's Resources webpage.
Watch IBH Forum Videos
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Period A-206
December 13 – February 6,
2026
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CFC Sets Allocation:
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
Deadline to submit quota transfer papers: Friday, August 21, 2026
Deadline to submit grower allocation paperwork: Friday, August 28, 2026
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Provincial Utilization
Processor Utilization for A-203*
| | *at this time, these numbers are unaudited. | | | Broiler Classifieds
For Sale: BC Interior quota. 2,000 birds available, in Armstrong, BC.
Contact Mark: mkrahn1@telus.net.
For Sale: BC Interior quota. 20,000 birds available.
Call Bud: 250-549-0890.
For Sale: BC Interior quota. 9,697 birds (18,705 kgs, Mainstream quota).
Call Jason: 250-215-2317
For Sale: 106 acre Broiler farm (90 useable acres) in Armstrong, BC:
- 73,000 kg of Mainstream broiler quota
- capacity for 94,275kg in 3 separate barns
- large machine shed, workshop, horse barn, and multiple-purpose building
- beautiful >4,000sqft home with swimming pool.
Contact Bud for more info: 250-549-0890.
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