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  1. Nathaniel Visser: I know that whatever I’m producing will be eaten by my friends and family

    https://www.eggfarmers.ca/2017/02/nathaniel-visser-i-know-that-whatever-im-producing-will-be-eaten-by-my-friends-and-family/
    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, and will participate in the Canadian Young Farmers’ Forum annual conference in Ottawa February 24-26 under the theme ‘Growing Canada for 150 Years’. Nathaniel Visser Age […]

  2. Andrew Packham: As things progress, it’s better for the hens and better for us working with them

    https://www.eggfarmers.ca/2017/02/andrew-packham-as-things-progress-its-better-for-the-hens-and-better-for-us-working-with-them/
    This is the first 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, and will participate in the Canadian Young Farmers’ Forum annual conference in Ottawa February 24-26 under the theme ‘Growing Canada for 150 Years’. Andrew Packham Age […]

  3. Kevin Wallington: Being able to join traditional knowledge with new ideas

    https://www.eggfarmers.ca/2016/02/kevin-wallington-being-able-to-join-traditional-knowledge-with-new-ideas/
    Kevin Wallington Hay River, Northwest Territories Age: 36 Kevin Wallington did not grow up on a farm, nor did he study agriculture. Yet he and his family are now the only egg producers in the Northwest Territories. As director of marketing and sales for Polar Egg, Kevin is bullish on egg farming. He’d encourage any […]

  4. Tyler and Kaylin Wiens: It’s more important than ever to help educate people on how we do things

    https://www.eggfarmers.ca/2016/02/tyler-and-kaylin-wiens-its-more-important-than-ever-to-help-educate-people-on-how-we-do-things/
    Tyler and Kaylin Wiens Hague, Saskatchewan Ages: 26 and 27 Tyler and Kaylin Wiens literally met in an egg barn. Tyler’s parents–his father had earlier managed an egg farm near Regina–had recently moved to Hague, north of Saskatoon. They knew Kaylin’s parents, who were egg producers in Hague. On the day of a flock change, […]

  5. Cory Cox: Taking pride in what he does

    https://www.eggfarmers.ca/2015/09/cory-cox-taking-pride-in-what-he-does/
    Cory Cox Maitland, Nova Scotia Age: 22 Talk to Cory Cox about what he does, and the word ‘pride’ comes up a lot. As a young egg farmer, he takes pride in being able to work with his family and see the tangible results of his labours. He takes pride in the knowledge that he […]

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

    https://www.eggfarmers.ca/2015/08/the-next-generation-of-agricultural-leaders-keeping-communities-vibrant-from-coast-to-coast-to-coast/
    Supply management helps strengthen Canadian egg farms, creating local jobs and opportunities–helping our Canadian communities stay vibrant and successful. In doing so, supply management is opening the door for the next generation of agricultural leaders from coast to coast to coast. Thanks to the stability provided by the system of supply management, more and more […]

  7. Alberta egg farm wins 2 Canadian poultry sustainability awards

    https://www.eggfarmers.ca/2014/11/alberta-egg-farm-wins-2-canadian-poultry-sustainability-awards/
    Congratulations to Levi Hofer and New York Colony, for winning the inaugural Canadian Poultry Sustainability Award for both the Table Egg industry and the overall poultry industry. Levi Hofer accepted the awards on the colony’s behalf at the Canadian Poultry Sustainability Symposium on October 29, at the Hanlon Convention Centre in Guelph, Ontario.  New York […]

  8. Opening the door for the next generation of agricultural leaders

    https://www.eggfarmers.ca/2014/04/opening-the-door-for-the-next-generation-of-agricultural-leaders/
    This past February I had the pleasure of spending the afternoon with eight young egg farmers from across the country. We sat around a boardroom table and talked about our farms, our interests, our communities and our industry. Some shared deeply personal stories about what it means to carry on their family tradition of farming. […]

  9. Commitment to social responsibility runs deep in Canada’s egg industry

    https://www.eggfarmers.ca/2014/01/commitment-to-social-responsibility-runs-deep-in-canadas-egg-industry/
    At Egg Farmers of Canada, we strive to incorporate social responsibility into all aspects of our organization. We recognize that egg farmers expect no less of us because responsibility, integrity and community contribution are an important part of their businesses and lives. Over the course of 2013, we conducted research to better understand social responsibility […]

  10. Future Egg Leaders’ Summit 2024

    https://www.eggfarmers.ca/future-egg-leaders-summit-2024/
    This year marks the 10th anniversary of Egg Farmers of Canada’s national young farmer program! Alumni are invited to attend the Future Egg Leaders’ Summit in Montreal, July 6 and 7, 2024. Please complete the following information to register and secure your spot at this can’t miss event. The deadline for registration is May 31, 2024. […]