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November 5 2021 Newsletter
This is the 46th issue of our electronic news update.
BCCMB Updates

Annual Survey
The BC Council of Marketing Boards (COMB) sent the BCCMB annual stakeholder survey on October 27. A reminder is scheduled scheduled for November 7, 2021. If you haven't received the survey, please check your junk or spam folder for an email from invites@mailer.alchemer.com
All participants who complete the survey by the early bird deadline Nov. 10 will be entered into a draw for one of three BC Chicken special prize packs valued at over $100!
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Acting Executive Director
While the BC Chicken Marketing Board continues their executive search, Christine Rickson has been appointed the acting executive director. Christine can be contacted at christinerickson@bcchicken.ca or 604-859-2868 ext. 102.
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2022 Election
In March of 2022, one BCCMB elected grower’s term will expire. Stay tuned for information in future newsletters. Please remember to completely fill out your 2022 BCCMB Grower Licence Application Form and identify the registered voter for your farm.
Chicken Farmers of Canada will be offering Ambassador Training sessions this fall for small groups of farmers across Western Canada. They are extending this invitation to you because many of you have demonstrated a keen interest in sharing your farming story and accurate information about the chicken farming industry with the public.
 
November 10, 2021 8:30 A.M.
Sessions will be 2.5 hours
Group size 5-10

If you are interested please contact Cheryl Davie in our office 604-859-2868
2022 BCCMB Grower License
The 2022 Grower License application is now available on our website.
This application must be completed in its entirety and returned to the Board office before the deadline of December 1, 2021. Please Note:

*All completed license renewals received at the Board office prior to December 1st will be processed for a fee of $0*

License renewals received after December 1st will be processed at a fee of $150.

Read more here.
Growers' Christmas Luncheon
Our annual Growers' Christmas luncheon is scheduled for Wednesday December 8, 2021. All registered growers should have received an invitation by email.
As per the order of the Provincial Health Officer, proof of full vaccination with a piece of valid government photo ID will be required.
For more information contact reception@bcchicken.ca
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Period A-175 (March 13 – May 7, 2022)
CFC Sets Allocation Wednesday December 1, 2021
Deadline to submit quota transfer papers: Friday November 19, 2021
Deadline to submit allocation paperwork: Monday November 29 , 2021 at NOON
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From the Archives - Celebrating 60 Years.
In 1961, John Peers and Jerry Pringle established Willows Poultry processing plant in Clearbrook (now Abbotsford), BC. The total investment in plant and equipment was approximately $175,000.
National Updates
New version of the OFFSP manual
Chicken Farmers of Canada (CFC) has published a revised version of the Raised by a Canadian Farmer On-Farm Food Safety Program manual.
The new manual will be implemented on January 1, 2022. Read more here.
Important Reminder - Register NOW
Poultry and Egg On-Farm Investment Program
BC chicken growers can receive 70% funding for activities that contribute to on-farm modernization, such as feeding, watering, lighting, ventilation and comfort system upgrades and/or new barn construction.
  1. Grower Registration: Growers should register with PEFIP using their license information. Upon validation, producers will see their maximum funding amount to plan their project.
  2. Submit an application: Growers can submit their project application(s) over the ten-year period for their on-farm investments.
Click here to read the PEFIP user guide.
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