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November 19, 2020
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CHICKEN FARMERS OF CANADA TAKES
Another Step Towards Commitment to Sustainability Excellence
Chicken Farmers of Canada (CFC) has joined a coalition of partners in the Canadian agri-food sector to develop The National Index on Agri-Food Performance.
The National Index on Agri-Food Performance is a set of performance and progress indicators to ensure Canada’s position as a worldwide leader in the food industry.

With this new partnership, Chicken Farmers of Canada will participate in a dialogue to develop the standards used by stakeholders in the agri-food sector to guarantee sector competitiveness, demonstrate societal benefits, and inform government policy. CFC is already implementing programs to ensure sustainable chicken production, including:

ANIMAL HEALTH & WELFARE
  • A national, mandatory Raised by a Canadian Farmer Animal Care Program, with third party audits.
  • An Antimicrobial Use Strategy that includes; surveillance, education, research, and reduction.
PRODUCING SAFE CHICKEN
  • A mandatory, nationally recognized, Raised by a Canadian Farmer On-Farm Food Safety Program.
  • An effective traceability system with operational plans to contain potential outbreaks.
PRESERVING THE HEALTH OF CANADIAN FARMLAND
  • Healthy, on-farm practices reduce environmental impact.
  • Canadian chicken farms are welcoming new entrants each year into a vibrant community of family farms.
PROVIDING AFFORDABLE FOOD TO CANADIANS VIA SUPPLY MANAGEMENT
  • Supply management enables farmers to confidently invest in their operations, and the industry to contribute positively to their communities and the Canadian economy – making sure consumers always have access to steady supply of fresh, high-quality chicken at a reasonable price.
Chicken Farmers of Canada is proud be part of the National Index on Agri-Food Performance project, and relishes in the opportunity to find ways to improve sustainability. Our country has an ambitious agri-food agenda, and with this new partnership, Chicken Farmers of Canada will help develop the agri-food standards used to shape the sustainability future of Canadian agriculture.

For more information, please visit: www.letstalkchicken.ca


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