September 1, 2023 Newsletter
This is the 72nd issue of our electronic news update.
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September is Chicken Month
Chicken is an excellent, low-fat source of protein and provides important nutrients, such as niacin, magnesium, B6, riboflavin and thiamin.
When you buy fresh chicken, you are supporting over 300 local BC farming families.
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Allocation for Period A-186 |
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The allocation for Period A-186 (November 19 to January 13, 2024) was set by the Chicken Farmers of Canada Board of Directors on August 15, 2023 at 2.0 % above base as follows (in KG LIVE weight.)
Canada
Domestic: 272,470,380
Market Development: 7,306,319
Specialty (BC and ON): 2,150,022
Total: 281,926,721
MD as compared to domestic: 2.68%
Specialty as compared to domestic: 0.79%
British Columbia
Domestic: 37,482,903
Market Development:1,377,094
Specialty: 1,237,274
Total: 40,097,271
MD as compared to domestic: 3.67%
Specialty as compared to domestic: 3.30%
2.0% over base nationally yields +1.3% to BC under the current CFC allocation agreement, the Atlantic Canada Safeguard agreement and eastern Canada recovery agreement.
The mainstream utilization for BC growers has been set at 98.7%
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BCCMB Internal Change
Please note that Cheryl Davie is no longer employed by the BC Chicken Marketing Board. We thank her for her service and wish her the best in her future endeavours.
For any general inquiries please reach out to info@bcchicken.ca
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Reminder for Consultation on Agricultural Soil and Carbon Sequestration
How to participate:
The Committee will be holding public meetings in November to hear from British Columbians, including farmers, ranchers, producers, growers, processors, Indigenous organizations, and Agritech innovators.
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The Value of OFFSP/ACP Certification
Please click on the links below for more information on how your on Farm Audit relates to CFC Raised by a Canadian Farmer
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Broiler School – webinar registration now open
Broiler School is an exclusive four-part webinar series happening every Tuesday in September 2023 at 11am ET. Join us for key information from experts on opportunities, best practices and overcoming challenges in commercial broiler operations.
Broiler school is $80 for a limited time only – register today for live access to these expert presentations in September.
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Underused Housing Tax - Important Information for Growers
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Period A-187:
January 14 – March 9, 2024
CFC Sets Allocation:
Tuesday October 10th, 2023
Deadline to submit quota transfer papers: Friday September 29th, 2023
Deadline to submit allocation paperwork: Friday October 6th, 2023 at NOON
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Broiler Quota Ads
For Sale:
Interior Quota
2000 birds quota for sale (3858 kg) @$130/ bird
Contact Mark Krahn via phone/text at
250-307-1921
For Sale:
24 acre broiler farm in Armstrong, with 19,200 quota.
2 houses (house #1 has 4 bedrooms; house # 2 has 6 bedrooms which includes a 2 bedroom suite).
2 barns, shop and hay shed.
$5,500,000.
250 546-0290
For Sale:
5 acre broiler farm in Chilliwack with 25,000 quota. $6,750,000.
Contact Walt Braun
604-316-5345
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Provincial Agriculture Updates |
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The CleanBC Single-Use and Plastic Waste Prevention Regulation has been released and will begin to come into force on December 20, 2023 . The ban on polystyrene foam meat trays will come into effect on July 1, 2030. Read more here. |
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The Environmental Farm Plan Beneficial Management Practices (BMP) Program is open for applications.
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