Podcasts about egg farmers

White House Easter Egg Roll Spotlights America's Egg Farmers

San Diego has joined a lawsuit against the Trump administration after suggestions the White House may withhold federal funds from communities that don't cooperate with federal immigration enforcement. The San Diego City Council voted to largely rollback an ADU or "Granny Flat" program aimed at building more affordable housing. As the price of eggs continues to skyrocket, some San Diegans are turning to local farmers for their lower costs and extra safety precautions.   What You Need To Know To Start Your Wednesday. 

Bruce Muirhead, public policy chair with the Egg Farmers of Canada and a professor at the University of Waterloo For more of the Shaye Ganam Show, subscribe to the podcast. https://globalnews.ca/calgary/program/shaye-ganam/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest: Bruce Muirhead, professor at the University of Waterloo and the Egg Farmers of Canada chair in public policy.

A researcher at Lethbridge Polytechnic is taking aim at bacterial threats in poultry farming. Dr. Sophie Kernéis, microbial research lead at the school, has received an $80,000 grant from the Egg Farmers of Canada to explore phytobiotics, plant-based compounds with antibiotic properties. The goal? To fight Avian Pathogenic E. Coli or APEC. APEC is one of the leading bacterial causes of mortality and morbidity in poultry. It results in millions of chicken deaths and an estimated $10 to $50 million in cost each year. The bacteria can also lead to reduced growth in chickens, representing less meat per chicken and egg production. Dr. Kernéis began her work in 2016 by creating a library of plant extracts to identify those with antibiotic potential. Her team has built an extensive library of plant extracts, testing roughing 150 varieties. The research has already identified a couple of promising plants capable of controlling E. coli and other harmful bacteria. "E. coli is one of their main problems, and so I'm focusing on this bacteria," says Dr. Kernéis. "But there are many other bacteria that can be also addressed." To read more go to ruralrootscanada.com.

Our guest today is Sam, who knows pretty much everything there is to know about chickens and eggs. He even has mind blowing answer to the age old question of which one came first. In this episode you'll hear about a real life chicken run, a hen that met Emma Watson and how to go about cleaning up 1000 cracked eggs. There are also multiple times where the entire podcast is basically just chicken noises, because Joe has lost his voice. Enjoy. To get in touch with us, email joe@crowdnetwork.co.uk If you would like to be a guest on the show, click here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1rfSo3PVJgtBRZHCCAZndem-iyy2EdvGcEYDqycsM2aQ/viewform To get ad-free and longer episodes on Apple, hit the 'grow the show' button or click: https://apple.co/3sAX0xR On Spotify you can subscribe for £1 a week by clicking this link: https://anchor.fm/thingspeopledo To become an official sponsor, go to Patreon.com/thingspeopledo To grow the show on socials, look for @thingspeoplepod on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok If you'd like to enquire about commercial partnerships with our podcast, email Ryan Bailey ryanb@crowdnetwork.co.uk Music courtesy of BMG Production Music Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this conversation, Chef Lynn Crawford discusses her move to the country, her passion for gardening, and her upcoming book. She emphasizes the joy of growing and cooking with fresh ingredients and the importance of sharing food with family and friends. Tommy and Debbie ask her about creating new communities through food and the benefits of planting food to live off your land. They also touch on the challenges of being a chef and the decision to leave the restaurant industry. Listeners also get to hear about Chef Lynn's upcoming plant-based cookbook. Chapters (00:00) Living a Connected Life: Chef Lynn Crawford's Journey to the Country (09:20) The Joy of Gardening: Teaching Children About Food (18:06) Preserving the Harvest: Tips for Preserving Tomatoes (23:57) The Generosity of Cooking: Sharing Food with Others (24:44) Creating New Communities Through Food (25:40) The Benefits of Working from Home (27:23) The Next Chapter: Leaving the Restaurant Industry (31:06) Surrounding Oneself with the Best People (48:26) Chef Lynn's Upcoming Plant-Based Cookbook More about Chef Lynn Crawford: Acclaimed Food Network celebrity chef and bestselling author, Chef Lynn Crawford has over 25 years of culinary experience, including many years as executive chef for the Four Seasons Hotels in Toronto and New York. One of the highest profile chefs in the country and a genuine household name, she is continually sought after as a dynamic host, public speaker, brand ambassador, spokesperson and mentor. Chef Lynn has released three best-selling cookbooks “Pitchin' In” (2012), “At Home with Lynn Crawford” (2013) and the award winning “Farm to Chef” (2017). Chef Lynn is the winner of the 2017 Gourmand World Cookbook Award, and recipient of the 2018 Lifetime Achievement Award by Canada's 100 Best. Chef Lynn starred in Food Network's hit series Pitchin' In, which was nominated for Gemini Awards, both as a series and for her dynamic hosting, in 2010, 2011 and 2013. She can also be seen competing as an Iron Chef in Kitchen Stadium on Iron Chef Canada. Chef Lynn has appeared as a competitor on Top Chef Masters and Iron Chef America. Chef Lynn was a regular judge on Top Chef Canada and Chopped Canada, co-host of The Great Canadian Cookbook and Restaurant Makeover and is an Expert on the Marilyn Denis Show. Chef Lynn, a longtime supporter of the farm-to-table movement and sustainability, is also the Chef Ambassador for Egg Farmers of Canada. She is a dedicated philanthropist, giving back by participating in several charitable initiatives. Follow her adventures on Instagram  and Twitter or visit her website: https://cheflynncrawford.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Japanese quail egg farmers have been dealt a blow by a fatal choking incident apparently caused by a boiled egg of the bird at an elementary school in Fukuoka Prefecture, southwestern Japan, in February, which led to growing moves to suspend quail egg use in school meals.

This special episode explores the impact of avian influenza on the egg industry in Australia. Melinda Hashimoto, CEO of Egg Farmers of Australia, provides insights into the virus, its transmission, and the measures taken to control its spread. The discussion covers the process of detecting and responding to avian influenza outbreaks on farms, the impact on farmers and the supply chain, and the role of biosecurity in preventing the spread of the virus. It also highlights the importance of consumer support and awareness in maintaining the stability of the egg industry.TakeawaysAvian influenza is a highly contagious viral disease that affects birds and is spread through wild birds.The egg industry in Australia produces about 18.3 million eggs per day, with the majority coming from Queensland, New South Wales, and Victoria.In the event of an avian influenza outbreak, affected farms are quarantined, and the birds are destroyed to prevent the spread of the virus.Farmers can receive compensation for the loss of birds and the impact on their business, but the process of recovery can take several months.Consumers can support the egg industry by continuing to purchase and consume eggs, while also practicing good biosecurity measures if they own backyard hens.Some supply chain impacts have been felt and supermarkets and restaurant chains have taken measures to manage their supply to customers. Podcast sponsor - Boarding Schools ExpoThis week's episode sponsor is the Boarding Schools Expo. Amanda and her team have been helping country kids and their families transition to boarding school life for 20 years. They believe in equity of access to choice, options, and opportunities for children's education. They take a practical approach based on the saying “you don't know what you don't know” to help you get across what you need to know.They have a busy July with a pop-up in Moree on the 25th of July and then a weekend in Tamworth on the 26th and 27th of July. If you or someone you know wants to find out more - tell them to get along!! 

Aussie egg farmers can now assess their on-farm carbon emissions thanks to a new calculator.  Its aimed to help producers understands their baseline carbon footprint and G-H-G emissions - which will then help reduce environmental impacts.  The egg industry already has the lowest carbon footprint of any animal based protein.  Rural Reporter Georgia Kondek spoke with Australian Eggs Managing Director Rowan McMonnies who says, this announcement is part of an important process See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The American Egg Board has a number of strategic priorities in place for 2024. They include the assessment of new revenue streams, food chain outreach and engagement as well as the development of new farmer support resources. Big things also are already in the works around this year's Easter Egg Roll at the White House, including taking it beyond Washington, D.C.This episode is being brought to you by United Animal Health, a leader in animal health and nutrition. You can learn more about United Animal Health and how they are working to advance animal science worldwide by visiting the website at UnitedANH.comJoining us to give us an updated on AEB and all of its efforts to promote US eggs and expand market growth on a global basis is Emily Metz, President & CEO of AEB. We caught up with Emily during this year's IPPE in Atlanta.  

An upstart Canadian company is bringing Biosecurity to the forefront with the opening of a Biosecurity center of excellence in Blyth Ontario. Mark Beaven the founder joins us to share his vision was to develop a comprehensive biosecurity company that provided not just certain products but a whole host of solutions designed to improve the biosecurity at agricultural operations across Canada. Utilizing his experience and knowledge he built the foundation of a product line that provide the best possible protection when it comes to infection control in agriculture. About our guest Mark Beaven has been in the agricultural biosecurity space for close to three decades. Starting out with Egg Farmers of Ontario, as the Director of Operations, Mark oversaw the development and implementation of the On Farm Food Safety, Samonella Control and Emergency Response Programs. In 2008, Mark moved to the national scene as the Executive Director of the Canadian Animal Health Coalition. It was in this role that saw him serve on various committees such as the Canadian Veterinary Reserve Advisory Board, Co-Chair the development of the National Biosecurity Standard for the Transport of Livestock, Poultry and Deadstock, and represent the Food Sector on the National Critical Infrastructure Committee. In 2013, after learning about Accelerated Hydrogen Peroxide, Mark introduced the revolutionary technology to the agricultural sector. As Founder and current President of EthoGuard Inc., he continues to spread the word about Prevail Disinfectant as well as other technologies, products and services to the Canadian Agricultural Sector, all geared towards helping farmers improve their biosecurity. When not assisting the ag sector, Mark along with his wife Janice enjoy relaxing up in Northern Ontario on the French River or spending their time travelling. They along with their 6 grown children are passionate about the outdoors, sports, and the environment.

Teams are in the thick of Qualifiers for OMHA Championships presented by Egg Farmers of Ontario. Between those new weekends, pilot projects and engaging with our Associatons, parents and players, let's check in on where we are at right now in the regular season.   Guest Bio: Michael Dundas is the Manager of Hockey Development with the OMHA

In this the final part of our Year in Review podcast series, Brett Ruffell, editor of Canadian Poultry Magazine, talks to Tim Lambert, CEO of Egg Farmers of Canada. In our first two parts, we got the chicken and turkey Industries' perspectives on the biggest stories from last year. Now, it's the egg industry's turn. In this podcast, Lambert discusses the biggest challenges egg producers faced last year as well as some exciting projects the industry is working on.

Free range egg farmers are fielding hundreds of calls and managing a flood of customers at farmers' markets as New Zealanders struggle to get their hands on eggs.  The poultry industry warns an end to the shortage is still months away and wants to meet with the major supermarkets. Here's rural reporter Maja Burry.   

The National Farmers Union is asking the government for an urgent investigation into the egg market, saying there should be support for egg farmers who are facing a huge rise in the cost of production which is not being met by the prices they're paid. Some supermarkets are now limiting how many eggs customers can buy, while others import eggs from the rest of Europe. According to the RSPB's annual bird crime report, there were 108 confirmed incidents of persecution of birds of prey recorded in 2021, and more than two thirds were connected to land managed for gamebirds. So what needs to change? And we join a small flock of sheep on a journey out into the Bristol Channel to Flat Holm island, where they will start a new life as conservation grazers. Presented by Anna Hill Produced for BBC Audio in Bristol by Heather Simons

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Conrad Vanessen of Coaldale, Alta., is one of Egg Farmers of Alberta's (EFA) recent new entrant farmers, a current director and past chair of EFA's board of directors and an alumnus of Egg Farmers of Canada's Young Farmers Program. He's had a rapid rise to become one of the Alberta egg industry's most influential young leaders. As both a director and member of EFA's Egg Ambassador team, the free-run egg producer is eager to speak to the public about modern egg farming.

This week we interview Tina Widowski who is Egg Farmers of Canada Chair in Poultry Welfare Research and Associate Professor in the Department of Animal Biosciences at the University of Guelph

We talk to an Alberta egg farmer about what measures are in place to ensure hens live a happy and productive life. We also hear from the non-profit Egg Farmers of Alberta about how they ensure their members are meeting their high standards for animal welfare and care. 

Even TikTok can't touch these genius (and expert-approved) cooking tips and tricks.

Even TikTok can't touch these genius (and expert-approved) cooking tips and tricks.

On this week’s episode of The Back 40 we are joined by Mark Beaven, President & Founder of EthoGuard. Mark has been working in agriculture for over 30 years including various roles with Egg Farmers of Ontario and The Canadian Animal Health Coalition. He joins us to discuss how farms are becoming increasingly susceptible to cyber attacks and what can be done to protect them. As Mark states many still do not see this is a real risk and with farms being “overexposed and underprotected” they are prime targets for hackers and digital attacks.

It's the sage ol' question that continues to perplex us - which came first? The chicken or the egg? For farmers like Dianne McComb it's the care of hens that deliver the incredible, edible egg! So both stay front and center! McComb farms with her brother in Ontario, Canada fostering the legacy four generations have crafted. Taking care of thousands of hens means a lot of time with eggs and Dianne shares with us her tips on all things eggs. And she answers lots of our questions!  See photos, video & get a detailed transcript at https://groundedbythefarm.com/egg-farmers/  Some other links of interest: The housing system they used is called "enriched housing" for hens.  Dianne is active with a program called Farm & Food Care and pointed us to some videos that would help us see what the farm is like. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oIOJ2KKhID8 Dianne's operation produces the "conventional white egg," but there are MANY different types of eggs.  Dianne on Social Media: https://twitter.com/DmMccomb https://www.instagram.com/diannemccomb/ Where to find Grounded by the Farm on social media: GroundedbytheFarm.com for photos, blog posts, show notes and more Find your favorite Foods https://groundedbythefarm.com/favorite-foods/ Ask the Farmers Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/GroundedbytheFarm/ Groundedbythefarm_ on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/groundedbythefarm_/ Grounded by the Farm on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1RgGoXaVDcFTZ9EcWJDzfw @groundedbythef on Twitter http://twitter.com/groundedbythef Links from The Editing Team Fourth Generation Farmers are getting pretty rare! Connect with Dianne McComb on Twitter today to learn more about the legacy, the history and value of egg and Hen farming! https://twitter.com/dmmccomb While Canada has been and continues to be one of the most-relationship-rich partnerships the US has ever had, few know the names of all of the Canadian provinces. Ready to remedy that with some quick memorization and learning? https://www.wikihow.com/Memorize-the-Canadian-Territories-and-Provinces#:~:text=Memorize%20the%20'bottom%20row'%20of,Nothing'%2C%20'Bart%20A We love sharing photos of farms & food on the Grounded By The Farm Facebook presence and be sure to give us a "Like" and share our content! Our stories, legacies and learning can continue on with just a little help from you! https://www.facebook.com/GroundedbytheFarm Check out the Grounded By The Farm Instagram presence and stay in touch with me as we make more great content during the year! https://www.instagram.com/groundedbythefarm_/?hl=en DID YOU KNOW? Eggs that are produced in a country, are typically EATEN in that same country or even that area of the country! You've likely experienced the results of an instituted "Pecking Order" in your life in one way or another. Did you know that Pecking Order finds it's seed conversation when it comes to CHICKEN DOMINANCE? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pecking_order#:~:text=It%20was%20first%20described%20by,expression%20of%20dominance%20in%20chickens. The Pecking Order for Hens struggle is REAL! Check out an outstanding video showcasing "HEN BULLYING!" It's a real phenomenon and something you should learn more about! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hDacZOL0N-Q While most commercial egg farms have one of three types of layers (hens that lay eggs) there are lots of different breeds of chickens that backyard farmers can choose from. Are YOU familiar with them? Learn all about the development and research that details the traits that make hens the most-efficient they can be! https://starmilling.com/poultry-chicken-breeds/ Eggs are not only a nutritious food, they are an easy-to-prepare food. Ready to learn 7 Great Ways to Prepare Eggs? https://www.nm.org/healthbeat/healthy-tips/nutrition/seven-ways-to-make-eggs        

The egg industry saw drastically different impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic when liquid egg prices decreased from $0.25 to $0.08 per pound while dried egg price decreased from $2.15 to $2.02 per pound. Meanwhile shell egg prices increased from $0.79 to $1.79 per dozen.Liquid egg producers saw dramatic price impacts despite being denied assistance under the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) proposed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture in May. Ken Klippen, president of the National Association of Egg Farmers, has been busy writing to USDA administrators to share egg farmers’ story. Another major priority for Klippen is the ongoing mandated shift in the egg industry to require cage-free production systems. “We’re very concerned about what the year 2025 will bring for the egg industry. In a word, it’s going to be chaos,” Klippen said. This episode of Feedstuffs In Focus  is sponsored by Hog Slat and Georgia Poultry. New for 2020, the Classic Pullet feed pan. Built to handle the most aggressive birds, the Classic Pullet features an anti-rotation clip, feed shut-off slide, and a shallow divided pan. Learn more at HogSlat.com.For more information on this and other stories, visit  Feedstuffs online.Follow Feedstuffs on Twitter @Feedstuffs, or join the conversation via Facebook.   

Farming in NW Alabama Anna and her father think that farmers are "getting screwed" and so they went to work producing finished products with their cotton like bed sheets. Now it appears her best work in being done in the "Gin office."

A new Queensland record has been set for slaughter cattle out of the Port of Townsville bound for Vietnam, with the world's largest livestock carrier the Ocean Shearer shipping over 13 000 head today and the CEO of Egg Farmers of Australia is warning consumers there may be a shortage of eggs due to the ongoing drought.

Your hosts, Terry, Levon, Marc  (video of show at bottom) The Link: World scientists on climate emergency, Canadian aid orphans in Africa, new book on a tragically deadly victory in WWIIEN_The_Link-20191108-WEE15 Scientists around the world issue climate emergency warning Thousands of people joined a climate strike in Vancouver on Oct. 23. Scientists around the world are echoing their concerns about a the state of the planet. (Maggie MacPherson/CBC) Inspired in part by young activist Greta Thunberg, over 11,000 scientists from around the world have signed an open letter called "World Scientists Warning of a Climate Emergency". Terry spoke to Lonnie Aarssen, a Queen's University biologist in Kingston Ontario. Professor Aarssen was one of the over 400 Canadian scientists and researchers who signed the international document. Canadian charity teams with egg farmers to care for African orphans SaskEgg supports the Heart for Africa's Project Canaan project and recently got together to purchase an egg delivery truck that allows eggs and meal packs to be delivered to thousands of children and families across Eswatini (formerly Swaziland) every week. (Egg Farmers of Canada) Two successful Canadian business people married to each other happened to be in the United States on the day of tragic 9/11 attacks. One of those Canadians were aboard a jet at the time, and the other was conducting business in New York City, and both were worried sick that the other may have died in the deadly attacks. Both were safe but the ordeal caused them to completely rethink their lives. It resulted in a move to Eswatini (formerly known as Swaziland) in Southern Africa where they established an orphanage for babies. Levon spoke to Ian and Janine Maxwell about their humanitarian operation and their partnership with Egg Farmers of Canada. Remembrance WWII: Canada's Black Watch in the tragic victory at Verrieres Ridge A Black Watch sniper from C Co. in a ruined building in Gennep, Holland, Feb 14, 1946 (IWM B-14626) It was a pivotal battle during the Second World War. Canada's storied Black Watch regiment was sent to take the Germans position at Verrieres Ridge in France. The Germans had decided to hold this high ground and the resulting bitter fight almost wiped out the Royal Highland Regiment, but though other battles raged on for months afterwards, it has also been seen as the beginning of the end for the Germans in Normandy Marc spoke to Montreal historian, author, and teacher David O'Keefe about his new book for this short period describing in personalised detail and narrative style this terribly costly battle. It's called "Seven Days in Hell: Canada's battle for Normandy and the rise of the Black Watch snipers" Video of this week's show (starts at 0;42)

Janine and Ian Maxwell want your money. Not all of it… But as much as you can spare to help them care for more than 250 orphans and abandoned babies at their orphanage in Eswatini (formerly known as Swaziland) and… »

Wednesday on Adams on Agriculture Ken Klippen, President of the National Association of Egg Farmers explains why the are supporting a commerce amendment to the farm bill and Dale Moore with AFBF and Jim Mulhern with NMPF react to the President's aid plan for farmers.

Today we hear from KAP president, Dan Mazier, who says the lobby group wants see renewed government funding for Canada's Ag Transport Coalition. MB Egg Farmers general manager, Cory Rybuck, reacts to federal funding to Egg Farmers of Ontario to assist in the development of an electronic scan to determine the gender and fertility of eggs. And Ted Bilyea from the Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute offers some thoughts on how to move forward following the release of the Barton Report.

2:00 Farming near the Bay of Fundy – Tides, Whales and Chickens 6:10 How an engineer decides to be a farmer. 13:20 Egg Farmers of Canada. Doing good things around the world. 20:10 Conquering negative thinking and committing to your goals. www.theempoweredfarmer.com

Egg Farmers of Canada and the National Farm Animal Care Council release a revised Code of Practice for the Care and Handling of Layers. Also, it's 4-H Day at the Royal Manitoba Winter Fair in Brandon.

A director with the Egg Farmers of Canada board talks about their announcement to phase out conventional housing. Rick Wright of the Manitoba Livestock Marketing Association discusses issues around cattle tags and transport.

"When we first heard about Heart for Africa, we recognized an opportunity for the humble egg and knew we wanted to be involved," said Tim Lambert, Chief Executive Officer at Egg Farmers of Canada. "With 6 grams of high-quality protein and fourteen essential vitamins and nutrients, eggs are the perfect food to feed a hungry world. Egg Farmers of Canada, through the International Egg Foundation, is proud to be part of this project."

Brenda Bazylewski, Director, Communication & Public Relations, Manitoba Egg Farmers by Food & Friends with Larry

Brenda Bazylewski - Manitoba Egg Farmers by Food & Friends with Larry

Animals rights activists protest caged chickens.

Over the past month, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (the CFIA) has embarked on a concentrated effort in the West Kootenay region of British Columbia, threatening area businesses with fines unless they remove their ungraded farm-fresh eggs from store shelves. Close to a dozen businesses that Deconstructing Dinner is aware of have received such a visit This episode hears from a number of those businesses including comments on the issue from the BC Egg Marketing Board, the CFIA and the regional health authority Interior Health. While the availability of eggs from local farms in the region has been significantly curtailed following this "crack" down on local eggs, the increasingly popular alternative to store-bought eggs (backyard eggs) is too being met with a crack down of its own. In December 2009, Nelson B.C. resident Monica Nissen was paid a visit by a local bylaw enforcement officer who demanded that Nissen remove her chickens from her backyard, or too face a fine and the possible confiscation of her birds. The City's bylaw enforcement officer was acting on two supposed complaints... and we say "supposed" because according to all of Nissen's immediate neighbours, none of them took issue with the chickens... leaving Nissen and Deconstructing Dinner wondering just what constitutes a valid complaint if it clearly didn't come from an immediate neighbour? We'll also be joined by Nelson city councillor Kim Charlesworth, who recounts the past year's efforts to revise the local bylaw that prohibits backyard chickens within city limits and we'll hear from Ian Fraser - a senior animal control officer for Victoria Animal Control Services - a city that does permit backyard chickens and hence, backyard eggs. Join us for this important broadcast as we explore what Kootenay businesses and residents are calling an afront to food sovereignty following these latest efforts by local and federal authorities who appear determined to ensure that the only eggs easily accessible to Canadians are the factory-farmed options. Guests/Voices Kevin Smith, farmer/baker, Old World Bakery (Balfour, BC) - The Old World Bakery produces a line of baked goods for their own retail customers and many local businesses. Kevin Smith and his wife Darla also farm in the community of Ainsworth. Bonny Kavalov, co-owner, Nature's Den (Rossland, BC) - Bonny and her husband Sid operate this small health store in Rossland, BC. Wayne Popoff, owner, Kootenay Liquidators (Castlegar, BC) - Wayne is a hobby farmer just outside of Castlegar and operates a store that sells feed products and farm-fresh eggs among other things. Amyn Alibhai, board member, BC Egg Marketing Board (Kamloops, BC) - Since its inception in 1967 as the first egg marketing board in Canada with quota, the British Columbia Egg Marketing Board (BCEMB) serves as a non-profit, producer organization financed solely by its Registered Producers through a levy system. The BCEMB is one of eleven provincial and territorial egg marketing boards that meet under the umbrella of the Egg Farmers of Canada (EFC) to address industry issues of regional, national and international importance. Amyn owns Sunshine Eggs - a large producer of graded eggs. Deanna Zgrablic, food processing specialist inspector , Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) (Abbotsford, BC) - The CFIA is Canada's government agency which seeks to "safeguard food, animals and plants, which enhance the health and well-being of Canada's people, environment and economy". Ron Popoff, environmental health team leader, Interior Health (Cranbrook, BC) - IH is one of five geographically-based health authorities created in 2001 by the Government of British Columbia. It is responsible for ensuring publicly funded health services are provided to the people of the Southern Interior. Monica Nissen, former backyard chickener (Nelson, BC) Kim Charlesworth, city councillor, City of Nelson (Nelson, BC) Ian Fraser, senior animal control officer, Victoria Animal Control Services (Victoria, BC)