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MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS IN THE POULTRY AND EGGS SECTOR

This is a very difficult time for turkey farmers and our industry continues to feel the impact of avian influenza throughout the supply chain. Some provinces and regions are experiencing a greater affect from avian influenza than others, in large part due to avian influenza being prevalent in migratory wild birds. This year, the virus … à suivre

OTTAWA, November 4, 2022 –Yesterday’s Fall Economic Statement addressed a long-standing commitment to Canadian poultry and egg farmers on programming to offset the impact of the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA). It’s our expectation that the measures outlined will further bolster the existing Poultry and Egg On-Farm Investment Program (PEFIP), which offers support to farmers as … à suivre

June 14, 2022 Canada’s dairy, poultry, and egg farmers welcome the reintroduction of Bill C-282, An Act to amend the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Act (supply management (previously Bill C-216). This Bill would safeguard the sustainability of Canadian dairy, poultry, and egg production by preventing further market access concessions in future trade … à suivre

Canadian egg, chicken, turkey and hatching egg farmers highlight the hard work of Canada’s farming families and their contributions to the vibrancy of communities from coast to coast OTTAWA, June 10, 2022 – Early yesterday morning, Canadian poultry and egg farmers hosted their renowned pop-up Downtown Diner on Sparks Street in Ottawa. With this year’s event … à suivre

TORONTO, December 3, 2021 – In times of disaster, communities come together to assist each other. Turkey Farmers of Canada (TFC) donated $35,000 to the BC Agriculture Council (BCAC) Emergency Fund for Farmers, to help support producers in British Columbia affected by the severe weather events. The TFC donation was made under the umbrella of … à suivre

Because every Canadian deserves a happy Thanksgiving this year TORONTO, October 7, 2021 – After a year full of virtual dinners and celebrations, this weekend Canadians are returning to the Thanksgiving they remember. To spread Thanksgiving spirit to those fighting food insecurities, Turkey Farmers of Canada, under the Wishbone Project, a national umbrella for giving, … à suivre

Dairy, Poultry and Egg Farmers Promote Local Eating with Wholesome Delicious Summer Recipes  OTTAWA, August 9, 2021 – As Canadians re-open their doors to friends and family, the demand for cooking with homegrown foods remains high. Research shows that more and more of us want to support local agriculture – a trend that expanded last … à suivre

OTTAWA, April 13, 2021 – Canada’s 4,800 egg and poultry farmers welcome today’s announcement of the two new programs that have been created by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada to mitigate the market impacts caused by the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) over the next 10 years. The first program will directly support … à suivre

OTTAWA, November 28, 2020 – Canada’s 4,700 egg and poultry farmers appreciate today’s announcement of investment programs and market development initiatives to offset the impact of market losses from the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP). This investment in our sectors is a step in the right direction towards supporting farmers as they … à suivre