Navigating Uncertainty: WTO Reform, Trade Tensions, and the Road to MC14

Jun 3, 2025

As the World Trade Organization (WTO) gears up for its 14th Ministerial Conference (MC14) in Yaoundé, Cameroon, scheduled for March 26-29, 2026, global trade dynamics are rapidly shifting. The coming months are pivotal for negotiations on agriculture, dispute settlement reform and broader WTO structural changes, all set against the backdrop of escalating trade tensions driven…

Meat Retail Prices in the U.S. and Canada: Who Pays More?

Jun 2, 2025

We have long assumed that as a general fact American consumers pay less than Canadians for meat protein, owing in large part to U.S. agriculture subsidies. Readers may be as surprised as we were to find that that Canadians consistently pay significantly less for one item in particular: ground beef. Readers can check for themselves,…

Brand & Marketing Update

Jun 2, 2025

The Brand & Marketing team has been keeping busy preparing for a strong summer season. Here’s a look at a few highlights from the past month and a preview of what’s coming soon.  Social Media Growth & Engagement Since January, our social media audience has grown from 11,000 to over 13,000 followers. We’re maintaining a…

Animal Care Program Requirements and recommendations from advisors  

Jun 2, 2025

As a chicken farmer, you may receive advice on many different aspects of the farm and your business. Advice from nutritionists, your vet, the hatchery, processor, or others, can be helpful and this type of information sharing is encouraged throughout the sector. However, it’s important to remember that the requirements in the Animal Care Program…

Poultry Code of Practice review – status update

Jun 2, 2025

The Codes of Practice in Canada are maintained and updated through the National Farm Animal Care Council (NFACC). The Code Development Committee held its first meeting on March 25th and 26th in Ottawa and was a joint meeting with the Code Scientific Committee. The objective of the meeting was to select the priority welfare issues…

Joint Annual Reception – Photo Gallery

Mar 31, 2025

Tariffs and Retaliation: Canada – USA Trade Issue and Its Impact on the Chicken Industry

Mar 27, 2025

Impact of U.S. Tariffs on the Chicken Sector The recent tariff measures threats announced by the United States are not expected to significantly impact the Canadian chicken sector. This is largely due to Canada’s supply management system, which ensures that Canadian producers do not rely heavily on exports and have limited trade with the U.S. in the…

About CFC’s Young Farmers Program

Mar 26, 2025

What is the Young Farmer’s Program? The Chicken Farmers of Canada’s Young Farmer Program is a professional development program that teaches young leaders in the chicken sector about governance, succession planning and personal branding, while also getting to network with key agriculture and government stakeholders. It also helps young farmers better understand the sector and…

Reminder: Updated Feed Regulations coming into effect

Mar 24, 2025

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) published The Feeds Regulations, 2024 in Canada Gazette II, replacing the feed regulations from 1983. Our previous article describes the changes in more detail.   The onus is on the feed mill operators to become familiar with the new regulations and implement them accordingly.   On-Farm feed mixing - new requirements…

Avian influenza update

Mar 24, 2025

In October 2024 we entered Wave 6 of the avian influenza outbreak in Canada. Some summary statistics about Wave 6, as of March 21, 2025, include:  107 infected premises in British Columbia (81), Alberta (4), Saskatchewan (2), Manitoba (1), Ontario (11), Quebec (5), Nova Scotia (1), and Newfoundland (2).  Of the 105 infected premises, 94…

Canadian Chicken Farmers support government commitment to address spent fowl fraud

Mar 24, 2025

Chicken Farmers of Canada (CFC) is encouraged by the recent statement from the Government of Canada, demonstrating a strong commitment to tackling the fraudulent importation of broiler meat mislabeled as spent fowl. The dedication to enhancing collaboration between industry and enforcement agencies marks a positive step toward protecting the integrity of Canada's chicken supply and…

Darkling beetle control: on-going management is key

Jan 23, 2025

Darkling beetles are one of the most difficult pests to get rid of. This is due to several factors: their lifecycle and ability to survive weeks to months in the various stages, the ideal environment that barns provide for them, and the resistance they’ve developed to many pesticides. While full eradication may not be possible,…

Communities and Social Connection in the farming community

Jan 20, 2025

Fireside chat with Olympic swimmer Sophie Angus

Jan 14, 2025

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Young Farmers Program: 2025-2026 cohort

Jan 13, 2025

Chicken Famers of Canada has selected the 2025-2026 cohort of the Young Farmers Program. This year we’ve accepted six young farmers from across Canada: Tyler Regehr from British Columbia, Byron Ference from Alberta, Caitlin Dance from Ontario, Christopher Vachon from Quebec, Josee Cormier from New Brunswick, and Mark Trenholm from Nova Scotia. Keep an eye…

Poultry Health Watch Webinar Series: Protect Your Flock 

Jan 6, 2025

Poultry Health Watch Webinar Series: Protect Your Flock  This February, join us for the highly anticipated Poultry Health Watch Webinar Series, running every Tuesday at 1 PM ET. This must-attend series for poultry producers features four acclaimed speakers sharing critical updates and actionable strategies to tackle today’s most pressing disease challenges. 🌟 What You’ll Learn:  …

Canadian Trade Policy Update 

Jan 6, 2025

  The United Kingdom and the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP): A Limited Impact on the Canadian Poultry Sector  On December 15, 2024, the United Kingdom officially became a member of the CPTPP, signalling a major step forward in the expansion of this agreement. However, we expect the impact on the Canadian poultry and…

Avian Influenza and implications for farms with dairy cattle

Jan 6, 2025

As cases of avian influenza (HPAI) in dairy cattle continue to occur in the US, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has been working with industry to develop an event response plan to manage the risk in Canada. If you have both dairy and poultry on your premises, or the species share an epidemiological link…

Sustainable CAP funding confirmed for Canadian poultry research

Jan 6, 2025

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) recently announced its funding commitment to the Canadian poultry sector through the AgriScience Program – Clusters Component, an initiative under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP). The five-year funding will invest up to $10.2 million in made-in-Canada research, supported by the federal government, the Canadian Poultry Research Council (CPRC),…

Chicken Champs update

Jan 6, 2025

We’ve had a successful year full of events and opportunities for our Chicken Champs, with over fifteen activations since its start in March 2024! We always try and match a Chicken Champ with the location of the event taking place, to ensure minimal disruption to schedules. Here is what our Champs have been up to…