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Biosecurity: What is it and why it's important
You may not be familiar with the term biosecurity when it comes to the egg industry, but it is a term that is constantly used throughout the industry and is crucial in maintaining a safe supply of local, high-quality eggs […]
The Cracked Egg: Dr. Teryn Girard, Prairie Livestock Veterinarians, Episode 6 Summary
Here is a summary of our chat with Dr. Teryn Girard. EFA: Egg Farmers of Alberta PLV: Dr. Teryn Girard Note: This conversation has been edited for length and clarity. EFA: Today, the topic of our episode looks at the role […]
Where can I find more information about food safety and bio-security for egg laying hens?
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has launched a new webpage on avian biosecurity, which contains resources for producers, the poultry service industry, and backyard flock owners.
The Cracked Egg: Conrad Vanessen, Episode 2 Summary
Below is a summary of the conversation we had with our guest speaker, Conrad Vanessen, a local egg farmer and Vice Chair on the Board of Directors at Egg Farmers of Alberta. Note: This conversation has been edited for length […]
The Farm – A twist on learning
Traditional learning may be a thing of a past, and the Rockyview school division plans to show exactly why this is true. More and more schools are taking an alternative approach to teaching by incorporating different classes like exposing students […]
Farm Tour at Wild Rose Colony
Daniel Kleinsasser from Wild Rose Colony has been an avid egg ambassador for Egg Farmers of Alberta and the table egg industry. On August 28th, 2019 Daniel graciously hosted his first farm tour for twenty-one bright-eyed and eager third and […]
Dan & Bernadette Vandenborn
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