Egg Farmers of Alberta’s New Entrant Program (NEP) was developed and launched in 2012. EFA recognizes that it is vital to the long-term sustainability of the egg industry that new farmers and new investments are encouraged. The NEP was established in order to assist individuals and families who want to own and operate an egg farm in Alberta, by issuing a portion of newly allocated egg quota to successful applicants, thereby alleviating some of the producer’s start-up costs. EFA’s NEP provides an excellent opportunity for anyone with a passion for egg farming and a desire to join our industry!
Yes! EFA’s New Entrant Program will run in 2024. Please see below for additional details and timeline.
The New Entrant Program was redeveloped in 2020 and the NEP Policy has been approved by the EFA Board of Directors.  In order to accommodate new applicants, the NEP quota reserve has to be built up to fulfill a minimum of 3 successful applications.
EFA has developed a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document (updated April 29/24) for the 2024 NEP, which will be expanded to include additional questions that arise from the upcoming townhall webinars and Q&A calls.
January 2024: EFA is pleased to announce that the New Entrant Program will be opening for applications in 2024.  Below is a listing of important dates for the 2024 NEP:
Additional dates of interest for successful NEP applicants: