Shoppers Can Now Buy Chicken Labelled “Raised by a Canadian Farmer” TORONTO, June 9 – Responding to growing demands from consumers to know where their food comes from, Chicken Farmers of Canada has introduced its “Raised by a Canadian Farmer”, a branding program showcasing the commitment of farmers to provide families with nutritious chicken raised to the highest standards of care, quality and freshness. The Raised… CFC Announces Executive Committee for 2014 March 19, 2014 (OTTAWA)—Chicken Farmers of Canada is proud to announce the election of the 2014 Executive Committee. The elections followed the annual general meeting and the 15-member Board of Directors, made up of farmers and other stakeholders from the chicken industry, has chosen the following representatives: Dave Janzen, re-elected as Chair, has represented British… Canada’s Chicken Farmers Concerned with certain CETA provisions OTTAWA, ONTARIO (October 21, 2013) – Chicken Farmers of Canada (CFC) has significant concerns with certain provisions within the Comprehensive Economic Trade Agreement (CETA) signed by Canada last Friday. Canada’s chicken industry is a sector that has benefitted every provincial economy and Canadian consumers for generations. “The Canadian chicken industry serves Canada well,” said Dave… Canadians LOVE Canadian Chicken! Survey results point to continued support for Canadian chicken farmers OTTAWA, ONTARIO (July 24, 2013) – Canadians surveyed as part of the Chicken Farmers of Canada (CFC) 2013 Usage & Attitude Survey (U & A) have once again named chicken as their favourite meat! The survey, conducted every three years, examines consumption and perceptions about… Canada’s Swim Team promotes healthy eating, healthy lifestyles OTTAWA, ONTARIO (June 20, 2013) – One of the many positive benefits of the new Canada’s Swim Team initiative is a focus on healthy lifestyles, including healthy eating. Swimming Canada launched Canada’s Swim Team today, a new movement in partnership with the Canadian Red Cross, Lifesaving Society Canada and the Canadian Medical Association that encourages… Hadfield Family “Back to Earth” Sandwich to Launch to Thousands on Canada Day FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE OTTAWA, ONTARIO (June 17, 2013)— Colonel Chris Hadfield and  his family have developed the sandwich recipe for this year’s Great Canadian Chicken BBQ at Majors’ Hill Park on Canada Day! Hadfield, fresh from his mission as Commander of the International Space Station, and his family, have developed the “Back to Earth” chicken… Swimming Canada, Chicken Farmers of Canada partner to promote healthy lifestyles OTTAWA, ONTARIO (May 22, 2013) – Swimming Canada is proud to announce a unique new partnership with Chicken Farmers of Canada. Chicken Farmers of Canada is the national organization responsible for chicken raised and sold commercially in Canada. The organization, which represents Canadian farmers from coast to coast, is making a significant financial contribution to… CFC Announces Executive Committee for 2013 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 20, 2013 (OTTAWA)—Chicken Farmers of Canada (CFC) is proud to announce the election of the 2013 Executive Committee. The elections followed the annual general meeting and the award ceremony yesterday morning where CFC was awarded with full federal, provincial and territorial government recognition for its On-Farm Food Safety Assurance Program (OFFSAP).… Chicken Farmers Demonstrate Commitment to Food Safety Chicken Farmers of Canada is the first commodity in Canada to be awarded full government recognition for its on-farm food safety assurance program FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Ottawa, March 19, 2013 – Chicken Farmers of Canada (CFC) was awarded with full federal, provincial and territorial government recognition for its On-Farm Food Safety Assurance Program (OFFSAP) at its… Lock, Stock and Smoking Birds Chicken Farmers of Canada makes food and nutrition fun FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 14 (OTTAWA) — It’s time to take “stock” of what Chicken Farmers of Canada has to offer. Chicken Farmers of Canada, or CFC, has been developing recipes, taking pictures and conducting nutritional analyses over the past few years and is opening up the…