What is Supply Management? Providing a country with a stable supply of food is tough job for farmers all around the world. During bad weather or economic downturns, governments often have to provide their farmers with support programs and subsidies. Canada’s chicken farmers, however, are proud to do things differently. To organize the production of chicken in Canada and… About Us Our Mandate Chicken Farmers of Canada has two primary mandates. Our main responsibility is to ensure that our 2,800 farmers produce the right amount of fresh, safe, high-quality chicken to meet Canada’s needs. This evolving risk management system we operate under is commonly known as “supply management.” Under supply management, Chicken Farmers of Canada: Meets… Home Code of Practice for the Care and Handling of Chickens The concept of Codes of Practice started in 1980 when the Canadian Federation of Humane Societies began coordinating the process to develop Codes, which would set guidelines for the care and handling of all livestock species in Canada. The Canadian Agri-Food Research Council took over the process from 1993-2003 until the National Farm Animal Care… Chicken Imported as Spent Fowl Imported chicken that is being declared as spent fowl is displacing Canadian production and costing Canada millions of dollars. Chicken meat is being fraudulently declared as spent fowl in order to bypass import controls. This not only takes away jobs and income from Canada’s chicken farmers and processors, but also puts Canadian consumers at risk… How Does It Work? Supply Management Supply management is a uniquely Canadian approach to agricultural production that benefits Canadian farmers, processors and consumers. Farmers get a fair return for their products, processors get a reliable supply of raw ingredients, and Canadians get a consistent choice of excellent and high-quality chicken at reasonable prices – all without government subsidies. For… The Farmer’s Share The farmer's share, while driving significant economic contributions to Canada's GDP and economy, is really just a small part of the prices that Canadians pay for the chicken they buy in stores or restaurants. Farmers are often blamed for the price of food, but they don't set the prices you pay for your chicken. Retailers… Transportation and Processing The health and well-being of the birds is of critical importance to the whole industry, at all stages of the journey from gate to plate. In the vast majority of cases, catching and transportation is coordinated by the processors, who purchase the live birds from the farmers. Transport and processing regulations are an important part… High Animal Care Standards As part of this dedication, Chicken Farmers of Canada created an auditable Raised by a Canadian Farmer Animal Care Program designed to demonstrate and maintain the high animal care standards of Canadian chicken farms. The program has credible, science-based foundations in that it is based on the Canadian Code of Practice for the Care and Handling of… Our People Blog Top 5 Reasons Why Supply Management Works Whether or not you know about supply management, you may be wondering: why should I care? There are more reasons than you might think. Here are just a few: 1. Supply management protects farmers, making it possible to earn a living in the agricultural sector. Supply management is part of the reason Canadian family farms… Safe Chicken Raised by a Canadian Farmer On-Farm Food Safety Program Our mandatory Raised by a Canadian Farmer On-Farm Food Safety Program and Raised by a Canadian Farmer Animal Care Program are what set out the regulations and guidelines for the care and handling of the birds our farmers raise. There are many factors that go into making these programs… Meet Your Farmers Chickens in Canada are raised on family farms. In fact, unlike in many other places in the world, over 90% of all of Canada's farms are family-owned and operated. Raising chickens requires a high degree of commitment and knowledge. During the seven or eight weeks that it takes to raise a flock, the farmer gives… Third Party Audits Chicken Farmers of Canada’s strong commitment to animal care has been confirmed with the completion of an inaugural comprehensive third-party audit. NSF International’s report concluded that “The national Animal Care Program has been implemented effectively and maintained on an on-going basis. Animal care measures have been consistently applied.” Chicken Farmers of Canada has been administering… Careers As the national voice of Canada’s chicken farmers, Chicken Farmers of Canada’s office works in a friendly and professional environment towards the objective of providing services to, and on behalf of, our 2,800 farmers across the country. If there are no current listings here, we do appreciate knowing if you are interested in any future… What We Do From the moment they arrive on the farm to the time they’re shipped to the consumer, the quality and welfare of our chickens is of the utmost importance to us. Food Safety and Animal Care are among our farmers’ top concerns. This section is all about what we’re doing to provide a steady supply of chicken to… Researcher Profiles This has been an on-going effort through the Canadian Poultry Research Council. To date, the Canadian poultry industry has invested over $3.5 million through CPRC, which has been matched by government and other agencies to over $18 million. Nearly half of this research funding has been directed towards gut health, development of vaccines, understanding the… Your Provincial Board Privacy Policy I. General This Privacy Statement outlines the information Chicken Farmers of Canada may collect and how we may use that information. This Privacy Statement applies only to Chicken Farmers of Canada websites that are intended for use by residents of Canada. II. Personally-Identifiable Information Chicken Farmers of Canada will only collect personally identifiable information about…