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February 26, 2021 Newsletter
This is the 29th issue of our electronic news update.
BCCMB News
Appeals Update
On February 22, 2021 the Court of Appeal for British Columbia handed down its decision on Andre Patton dba Cedar Creek Farms Ltd v BCFIRB & BCCMB.
The Appeal Court panel of three justices, overturned the chambers judge and restored the original decision of FIRB to summarily dismiss the appeal, finding that BCFIRB did not breach the grower's right to procedural fairness.
To summarize, the restrictions placed on Cedar Creek Farms Ltd.'s Vancouver Island NEG quota will not be lifted. The decision holds Cedar Creek Farms Ltd. to its signed undertakings.

The full decision written by Madam Justice Bennett can be found on the BCCMB website in the goverance section here.
BCCMB Staff Update

We are pleased to announce that Ms. Danielle Lane has joined our Field Services Staff effective February 16, 2021. Dani has had extensive training and experience in agriculture including:
• A diploma in Agriculture Technology
• Livestock Production Certificate
• Integrated Pest Management Certificate
• ANAC Feed Assure Certification
• Managing broiler operations including RWA flocks
• Employment at a local layer operation and Honeybee Center in Surrey
• Forage Laboratory Technician at one of BC’s major feed mills.

Please join us in welcoming Dani to the BC Chicken Team. 
Upcoming Deadlines
Period A-170 (June 6 – July 31 2021)
CFC Sets Allocation Tuesday March 16, 2021
Deadline to submit quota transfer papers: Tuesday March 9, 2021
Deadline to submit allocation paperwork: Monday March 15, 2021 at NOON

DEADLINE FOR 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.
The BC Chicken Growers’ Association (BCCGA) Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held on Wednesday March 3rd, 2021 at 2 p.m. by Zoom video conference. This will be a joint meeting of the BC Chicken Growers’ Association and the BC Chicken Marketing Board. Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic restrictions, the in-person AGM was unable to proceed. For this reason, the 2021 BCCGA AGM will be held by Zoom video conference.
You must register in advance. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with information about joining the meeting. We recommend that you register as soon as possible.
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Pricing Review Update
On February 12, the BC Chicken Marketing Board submitted questions to the BC Chicken Growers Association and the Primary Poultry Processors of BC.
On February 19, the BC Chicken Growers' Association submitted feedback on the hatchery margin, beeder chicke and vaccine pricing presentation.
AgriStability
Help protect yourself against unexpected declines in your net farming income due to market conditions, production loss or increased costs of production. Payments are made if your current year margin falls more than 30% below your reference margin.
Broiler Quota Wanted 
  1. Looking to purchase 3,000 birds of broiler quota, Please contact Mike at 778-982-3393
  2. Looking to purchase 7000 birds (13,503 kgs live wt) of broiler quota. Please call Adam Renner 250-833-8640 or email adamrenner1913@gmail.com.
  3. Looking to purchase 1000 to 8000 birds of broiler quota. Ty: 250-463-2527
  4. Looking to purchase 5000 birds of broiler quota. Please contact Richele at (604) 897-1858.
  5. Looking for 10,000 kg quota for interior region. Call Justin Bongers 250-540-4140
Canadian Agriculture News
In May 2021, farm operators will be asked to complete the 2021 Census of Agriculture questionnaire online to help update Canada's agricultural profile.
Data from the census will provide farm operators, farm organizations, policy makers, stakeholders and citizens with relevant information about the Canadian agricultural sector, and will help them make informed decisions regarding agricultural investments and practices in Canada. Thank you in advance for your participation in the upcoming census.
Read about the new Chicken Farmers of Canada website, new research on chick health, and some recent updates about avian influenza in the February/March issue of the Chicken Farmer.
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