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April 26, 2021 Newsletter
This is the 33rd issue of our electronic news update.
National Update
On April 13, 2021, the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, announced details of two new programs to help mitigate the market impacts caused by the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) over the next 10 years. The the $691 million in programs will focus on innovation and market development for Canada’s 4,800 chicken, turkey and egg farmers.

The first program, the Poultry and Egg On-Farm Investment Program will directly support egg and poultry farmers as they make ongoing improvements to their operations and enhance the long-term efficiency and sustainability of their farms.

The second program—the Market Development Program for Turkey and Chicken—will enhance consumer engagement and promote Canadian-made products to Canadians.

Chicken Farmers of Canada thank The Honourable Minister Bibeau and her team for championing poultry and egg farmers. For more information click here.
BCCMB Updates
Green Biosecurity Status

The BC Poultry Association's (BCPA) biosecurity colour status committee advise that growers now have the option of going back to green biosecurity status if they would like to.
Green biosecurity status are the measures outlined in the BC Biosecurity Program and must be followed daily. These measures must be in place to prevent the introduction and spread of diseases. Read more about green biosecurity status here.

The BCCMB would like to express appreciation to all growers for your commitment to the yellow biosecurity during this past winter season.
Period A-167 Summary
Mainstream Gorwer Production
  • 8.5% of growers were 94% or below their allotment
  • 61% of growers were between 94-106% of their allottment and
  • 30.5% of growers were above 106% of their allotment
Average Live Weight
  • 12% of birds grown were below 2.020 kg
  • 85% of birds grown were between 2.021 - 2.730 kg
  • 3% of birds grown were above 2.731kg
Pricing Review Update
The BC Chicken Marketing Board and the BC Broiler Hatching Egg Commission will be presenting pricing models at a round table scheduled for May 10. Read more here.
Broiler Quota Wanted
 
  1. Looking to purchase 3,000 birds of broiler quota, Please contact Mike at 778-982-3393
  2. Looking for 10,000 kg quota for interior region. Call Justin Bongers 250-540-4140

2021 Winter BC Chicken Facts

The latest edition of the BC Chicken Facts is now available on our website in the Report and Orders section.
Find it here.
Upcoming Deadlines
Period A-171 (August 1 – September 25 2021)
CFC Sets Allocation Thursday May 6, 2021
Deadline to submit allocation paperwork: Tuesday May 4, 2021 at NOON

Period A-172 (September 26 – October 2021)
CFC Sets Allocation Wednesday June 23, 2021
Deadline to submit quota transfer papers: Friday June 11, 2021
Deadline to submit allocation paperwork: Tuesday June 22, 2021 at NOON
Quota Expansion
Growers who have not gotten the entirety of the 20% quota Increase must provide barn space by JULY 5th, 2021 at NOON. Insufficient space will result in forfeiture of any portion of the growth quota
Unit 220 - 1848 McCallum Road
Abbotsford BC V2S 0H9