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The Canadian egg industry is in the process of phasing out conventional hen housing in favour of alternative hen housing systems. These include enriched colony, free run and free range housing. It’s part of our industry’s efforts to plan for the future and think long-term. This approach represents an important process for Canada’s egg farming sector, which takes into account several key considerations.

Egg Farmers of Canada’s people-first approach to human resources and employee engagement make it an exceptional place to work. Don’t just take our word for it; see what the National Capital Region’s Top Employers had to say about us when we won in 2025. Our team is driven, motivated, constantly learning and most importantly, excited about […]

This is the third of a series of profiles of young egg farmers. They are all young leaders taking part in Egg Farmers of Canada’s national young farmer program. Arend Haverkamp Listowel, Ontario For Arend Haverkamp, the path to becoming an egg farmer took him across Canada and to the other side of the world […]

This is the second of a series of profiles of young egg farmers. They are all young leaders taking part in Egg Farmers of Canada’s national young farmer program. Kevin Laviolette and Cassandra Quenneville St. Isidore, Ontario No two days are alike for third generation egg farmer Kevin Laviolette, whose workday could include anything from […]

When Eric and Sandra talk about their farm, two words come up often: freedom and family.

Richard Boer first started producing eggs in 2017, when his Chilliwack-area farm operation expanded to include 7,000 laying hens.

David studied agriculture at Assiniboine Community College and was inspired to apply for the New Entrant Draw after learning about egg production from neighbours who had recently built a new egg barn.

After their second child was born in 2012, Cheryl was looking for a venture that she could take charge of and also allow her to be home with her children. Egg production seemed like a natural fit.

Industrial Research Chair partnership will advance knowledge of sustainability measurement and management in the Canadian egg industry KELOWNA, B.C. – January 18, 2018 – As a leading Canadian expert in sustainability, Dr. Nathan Pelletier has been awarded a prestigious Industrial Research Chair by the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC). The award will advance […]

Welcome to our brand new, soon-to-be regular Q&A feature: Ask an egg farmer! For our first edition, we’re chatting with Stephanie Nanne, a seventh generation egg farmer in Perth, Ontario. Stephanie grew up around egg farming, and her family helped instill in her a strong work ethic and values that she embraces day-to-day with her […]