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Egg Farmers of Canada

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Egg Farmers of Canada represents egg farmers and farm families in all 10 provinces and the Northwest Territories producing fresh, local, high-quality eggs for Canadians.

Our people:

Conrad Vanessen: I had to learn everything

Conrad Vanessen Coaldale, Alberta Age: 28 More than one month after his hens finally produced the first eggs to roll out of his brand-new egg farm, you can still hear the excitement in Conrad Vanessen’s voice. “I was just so happy!” he says as he recalls that momentous occasion. Those eggs–a half-dozen the first day, […]
Our people:

Thomas DeLong: It’s very rewarding to produce food for people

Our people:

Eric and Sandra Dyck: We take a lot of pride in our business

Our people:

Alexandre Richard: Working the land that nourishes us

Our people:

The next generation of agricultural leaders: Keeping communities vibrant from coast to coast to coast

Animal care:

Research for hen welfare: Dr. Karen Schwean-Lardner

Economics:

Retailers set prices, not supply management

Our people:

David Newcombe: I don’t see it as a job; I see it as a lifestyle. It’s bigger than just a job