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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.

Five science-backed reasons why eggs are an ideal first food for babies

We know eggs are a favourite first food for babies and parents alike! Studies have shown that feeding babies whole eggs early can help prevent an egg allergy. In fact, the most recent guidelines from Health Canada, the Canadian Paediatric Society, Dietitians of Canada and the Breastfeeding Committee for Canada recommend introducing eggs starting at six months.

‘What’s Stopping You’ campaign has Canadians rethinking eggs for dinner

Six things to know about our national Animal Care Program

Meet the leaders in our 2023 young farmer program

Claire Ross: A passion for teaching and egg farming

Anders Kornelsen: Continuing the family tradition  

Campbell Woike: In egg farming, you learn something new every day