BC Chicken Newsletter for July 2, 2026.

Photo by Frank Wang

Welcome to your July 2, 2026

Issue of the Newsletter

🍁Happy Canada Day!🍁

Update to Board Composition

The governance of BC's chicken industry is changing. Effective September 1, 2026, the Board shall consist of: a government-appointed Chair, three grower-elected grower members, and a board-appointed member. The Province of BC made the announcement in June. The Board looks forward to added grower leadership in its support of BC's chicken growing community.

So, an election is coming! All registered growers are encouraged to consider if they would like to run this fall for an elected position on the Board.

Stay tuned for more.

Read News about Board Changes

New @chickenraisedright Account

Chicken Farmers of Canada has launched a new official Instagram account: @chickenraisedright. The new handle reflects the Chicken Raised Right platform and will be the new home for all national Instagram content. The previous account, @chickenfarmersofcanada, will be retired eventually.

Follow @chickenraisedright to stay up to date on the latest national chicken farming news, stories, and consumer-focused content.

Follow @chickenraisedright

BCAC Plans for a Provincial Farmland Trust

At the inaugural BC Agriculture Forum last week, the BC Agriculture Council (BCAC) announced plans for a new Farmland Trust model to protect agricultural land for future generations. To make this viable, BCAC is actively urging the federal government to modernize tax and charitable policy tools.

Read More about BCAC's Plan

Mark Your Calendars

Annual Chicken Picnic

Hosted by the BC Chicken Growers' Association & BC Hatching Eggs

Thursday, July 2, 9:00am-2:00pm - Today!

Ft. Langley Park (23055 St. Andrews Street)

All growers, hatching egg producers, allied trades — and their families — are welcome to a day of summertime fun with races, bouncy castle, slides, prizes, and of course, a BBQ chicken lunch. Bring your lawn chairs!

(No RSVP required)

Resources & Opportunities for You

IAF's Climate Agri-Solutions Funding Open

OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS

Farmers and ranchers in BC and the Yukon can apply for cost-shared funding to implement nitrogen management, cover cropping, and rotational grazing practices — new or expanding. You can apply for 85% cost-shared funding up to a maximum of $100,000 per farm.

Prepare and submit your application in the IAF Client Portal. Apply soon, as IAF anticipates that funding will be fully committed within a few weeks.

Learn More about CAF

Field Service Corner:

Best Practice on your Broiler Farm

Enhanced C&D Protocols

Sometimes you need to deep clean. The BCCMB consulted a team of vets, who prepared a detailed SOP with recommendations for you — particularly following an IBH infection in a flock. A solid step towards responding to IBH, but also a timely resource to learn from to better your biosecurity!

Preventing New World Screwworm

The Office of the Chief Veterinarian for BC would like to highlight restrictions put into place by the CFIA to help stop the spread of New World Screwworm — a parasitic fly which lays flesh-eating larvae in its host. The disease is currently affecting animals in Mexico and has been found in Texas.

Read CFIA News on Screwworm Disease Controls

The Cost of Rodents in Poultry Barns

The Rats and mice can be a problem on poultry farms for many different reasons. The damage they cause, and the associated costs, can add up dramatically. Check out this resources from the CFC on rodent-related concerns, how to identify, and what to do.

See Article about Rodent Evaluation & Response

Policy & Marketing Updates

Temporary Changes to Under- and Over- Marketing Sleeves

EFFECTIVE A-202 & A-203

To support the industry through its challenges, the Board has implemented temporary amendments to the General Orders regarding Under- and Over- Marketing Levies for Periods A-202 (May 3) and A-203 (June 28):

Under-Marketing carryforward adjustment rate increased from 6% to 10%
Over-Marketing provincial penalty limit increased from 102% to 104%

See Details in Under- Over- Marketing Sleeve Memo

Period A-205

October 18 – December 12,

2026

CFC Sets Allocation:

Tuesday, July 14, 2026

Deadline to submit quota transfer papers: Friday, July 3, 2026

Deadline to submit grower allocation paperwork: Friday, July 10, 2026

Provincial Utilization

Processor Utilization for A-202*

Week Ending	BC Weekly Allocation (kg)	BC Weekly Production (kg)	% Utilization
A-200 Total	43,261,199	42,820,514	98.98%
A-201 Total	44,022,971	42,812,364	97.25%
A-202
9-May-206	5,688,603	5,917,035	104.2%
16-May-26	5,688,603	5,402,611	94.97%
23-May-26	5,688,603	4,728,099	83.12%
30-May-26	5,688,603	5,172,162	90.92%
6-Jun-26	5,688,603	5,027,216	88.37%
13-Jun-26	5,688,603	5,279,876	92.81%
20-Jun-26	5,688,603	5,803,701	102.02%
Running Total	39,820,221	37,330,700	93.75%

*at this time, these numbers are unaudited.

Broiler Classifieds

For Sale: Mainstream quota. 37,000 birds, $120 a bird.

Contact Jeff Hooge: 1-604-798-6019

For Sale: BC Interior quota. 2,000 birds available, in Armstrong, BC.

Contact Mark: mkrahn1@telus.net.

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.

For Sale: BC Interior quota. 20,000 birds available.

Call Bud: 250-549-0890.

For Sale: BC Interior quota. 18,705 kgs of Mainstream quota.

Contact: mountainviewpoultryfarm@gmail.com