Chicken Farmers of Ontario marketing board has opened applications for people who want to acquire a licence and quota to become a chicken producer.
The deadline to apply is 5:00 p.m.on October 30, 2026.
Board chairman Murray Opsteen said “the Ontario chicken sector is strong, vibrant, and continues to grow}
He said board members’ production supports more than 30,000 jobs and contributes $6.3 billion to the Ontario economy,.
“For individuals interested in pursuing a career in chicken”arming, the CFO New Entrant Chicken Farmer Program provides a valuable opportunity to enter the sector and build a successful farming operation.” he sad,
Fifty families have joined the chicken business since 2012 through the CFO New Entrant Chicken Farmer Program.
Those chosen into the program gain a wide range of supportive services and educational resources. They also benefit from a 15-year repayment period involving quota holdings – all in support of the successful transition into Ontario’s chicken farming business.
“The Ontario chicken sector continues to be strong, resilient, and well-positioned for the future, and we remain steadfast in our commitment to our vision of leading a trusted, prosperous, and sustainable chicken sector,” said Denise Hockaday, the organization’s chief executive officer.
