About Alberta Chicken Producers
Our Story
Alberta Chicken Producers is a provincial 'farmer-run' organization representing approximately 250 chicken farmers in Alberta.
- Our farmers are local families who are passionately committed to providing consumers with safe, high-quality, locally produced chicken—raised under the highest standards of animal care and food safety.
- 100% of chicken farmers in Alberta are certified under the national Animal Care Program and On-Farm Food Safety Program as a condition of their licence to market chicken.
- Our farms are audited and certified annually by third-party auditors.
Our industry is growing sustainably.
- Our family-farms produce more than 185 million kilograms live weight of chicken annually, with a farm gate value of over $389 million. All of this is accomplished without subsidies or taxpayer dollars.
- In 2024, Alberta welcomed eight new entrants into the chicken industry and has averaged seven new entrants annually over the past five years.
- Our most recent survey found that 69 per cent of Alberta’s chicken farmers are between the ages of 18 and 49. This unique combination of youth and experience has helped cement our place in Alberta’s dynamic economic environment for years to come.
We place high value on the partnerships that define our industry.
- We are part of a community, an integrated value chain, working closely with hatcheries, processors, feed companies, researchers, and agriculture boards at the provincial and national level to deliver high quality chicken products to consumers.
Alberta’s Regulations provide for unregulated production. Exemptions are applicable to:
- Producers who place less than 2,000 birds per calendar year: Once a Producer places more than 2,000 birds in once calendar year, the Producer is required to register as an authorized, quota holding Producer with the Board.
- Colonies that place less than 6,000 birds per calendar year: Colonies that place more than 2,000 birds per year are required to purchase Communal Group Production Quota ($250 fee), which enables the Colony to place up to 6,000 birds per calendar year. Colonies that place 6,000 birds or more per year are required to register as an authorized, quota holding Producer
Permitted Use of Unregistered Production:
- Personal consumption;
- Sale at a stall in a farmer’s market; or
- Sale to an adjacent legal land location.
Registered Producers, including Registered Colonies, are not eligible for the Exemption.
A Growing, Sustainable Business Model:
Alberta’s chicken industry is thriving, growing and full of opportunity.
Starting a new chicken farm business:
There is always a cost associated with starting a new business in any industry. Agriculture is a capital intensive business, requiring land, machinery, barns, and in the Alberta chicken industry, quota:
- Chicken farmers in Alberta are not required to own quota; leasing is an option permitted for all licensed chicken producers in Alberta, including new entrants.
- The value of quota is not taken into account when calculating chicken farmer costs of production. The value of quota is a reflection of alternative investment options and the stability provided by supply management.
- Alberta Chicken Producers offers an Organic Lease Program to support certified organic producers in marketing their products.
- Alberta Chicken Producers offers a Direct Marketing Lease Program to producers who directly market their products to consumers.
Our farmers are committed to the care of their birds and to providing consumers with safe, high-quality chicken. Canada has some of the highest food safety standards in the world. In fact, 100 per cent of our farms are audited and certified annually under the On-Farm Food Safety and Animal Care Programs.
By purchasing fresh chicken, you are supporting local farmers who are dedicated to producing safe, high-quality food. After all, our farmers are consumers too.
Directors & Staff
2025 Board of Directors
David Hyink
Chair
Ross Bezovie
Vice-Chair
Tara deVries
Director
Rob Van Diemen
Director
Wes Nanninga
Director
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2025 Producer Representatives
Byron Ference
Calgary South Rep
Bruce Baerg
Calgary to Lacombe Rep
Arjan Spelt
Lacombe to Leduc
Hinke Therrien
Leduc North
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Administration Staff
Geoff Brown
Executive Director
Geoff oversees operations and serves the Board of Directors. He implements and administers the Board’s Regulations and Policies, and executes the strategic priorities of the Board.
Phone: 780-488-2281
Events
Alberta Poultry Industry Tradeshow & Reception + Alberta Chicken Producers' Annual General Meeting
Alberta Chicken Producers (ACP) is holding its 60th Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Tuesday, February 24, 2026 from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm MST at the Red Deer Resort & Casino in Red Deer. Keynote Speaker John Scott will present to all four poultry Boards at 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm. For those unable to attend in-person, we are also offering the option to attend virtually using the Zoom meeting platform.
Lunch will be served in the Event Centre from 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm with afternoon meeting reconvening at 1:30 pm sharp.
Please note that the afternoon/evening before the AGM on Monday, February 23, 2026, the Alberta Poultry Industry (API) Reception and Trade Show will be held in the Event Centre from 3:00 pm – 8:00 pm. This event provides an opportunity to reconnect, network, and tour the booth exhibits showcasing their vendor product(s).
Venue Address:
📍 Red Deer Resort & Casino
3310 – 50 Avenue
Red Deer, AB T4N 3X9
Monday, February 23
Alberta Poultry Industry Tradeshow & Reception
📍 Event Centre
- Tradeshow: 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM
- Reception: 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM (food served)
- Short Program: 5:15 PM
- Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation R.J. Sigurdson will be bringing greetings during our short program.
Tuesday, February 24
Alberta Poultry Industry Tradeshow & Alberta Chicken Producers’ Annual General Meeting
In-person and Virtual Attendance Options:
- Red Deer Resort & Casino - 3310 50 Ave, Red Deer, AB - Santano Room
- Zoom Webinar – Click here to register
Meeting details:
- 👉 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING AGENDA
- Registration: 8:00 AM
- Meeting Commences: 9:00 AM
- Tradeshow Open: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Lunch: 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM - hosted in the Event Centre
ELECTIONS & NOMINATIONS:
Board Director Positions:
As required under ACP’s Bylaws, a Director must step down from serving on the ACP Board after completing three consecutive three-year terms.
At the 2026 AGM, the following Directors will be completing their current terms and are eligible for re-election:
- David Hyink, Chair – completing his second three-year term
- Tara deVries, Director – completing her first three-year term
Producers interested in serving on the Board of Directors are encouraged to submit a Nomination Form in accordance with ACP’s Bylaws.
Producer Representative Positions:
Two (2) Producer Representative positions will be terming out in 2026.
ACP’s Producer Representatives are elected annually at the AGM and are eligible to serve up to three consecutive one-year terms.
Producers interested in serving as a Producer Representative must submit a Nomination Form. Current Producer Representatives wishing to let their name stand for re-election must also be formally nominated by submitting a Nomination Form.
Nominations:
Nomination forms for both Board Director and Producer Representative positions are attached.
Nominations are to be submitted to the Returning Officer, Geoff Brown. If submitting by email, nominations must be sent to gbrown@chicken.ab.ca no later than 4:00 pm on February 23, 2026. If submitting in-person, nominations must be provided to Geoff Brown prior to 9:00 am on February 24, 2026.
ACP also accepts nominations from the floor in accordance with ACP’s Bylaws.
Forms may be submitted by:
- Fax: (780) 488-3570
- Email: Geoff Brown, Returning Officer – Gbrown@chicken.ab.ca
Please note that voting at the 2026 AGM will be conducted by paper ballot.
Producers MUST register in order to vote regardless of if attending in-person or virtually. Please contact Jasmine Szoke – Jszoke@chicken.ab.ca or (780) 999-0781 to complete your registration.
Meeting Reference Documents:
- 1_59th Annual General Meeting Minutes
- 2_AGM Agenda
- 3_Board Director Eligibility
- 4_Meeting Rules of Order
- 5_Nomination Form (Producer Representative)
- 6_Nomination Form (Board Director)
- 7_Certificate of Appointed Representative
- 8_Statutory Declaration Form for Voting
- 9_Annual Report (Includes Financials)
Producer Voting at the AGM
If you are unable to attend and wish to appoint someone to vote on your behalf, it is mandatory to:
- Complete a 👉 Certificate of Appointed Representative form
- Have the appointee complete a 👉 Statutory Declaration for Voting form
These forms will be provided if required. Please return completed forms as soon as possible by email to Laurie Power lpower@chicken.ab.ca.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Sponsorship opportunities are available for the Alberta Poultry Industry Trade Show and the Alberta Chicken Producers’ AGM.
👉 https://www.meet-here.ca/api26/begin
Questions
- AGM registration: Jasmine Szoke – jszoke@chicken.ab.ca
- Lunch tickets: Kate Kelly – kate@conventionall.com
We look forward to seeing you in Red Deer.
Vision & Mission
Vision:
Alberta’s chicken sector is collaborating to grow, create shared value and ensure chicken is consumers’ preferred and trusted protein.
Mission:
Serve Alberta’s chicken producers by collaborating with key stakeholders to:
- Create a thriving environment for sustainable chicken production.
- Encourage a competitive, consumer-focused value chain.
2024 Strategic Priorities
- Championing a strong, effective, unified Value Chain
- Responding to a dynamic environment
- Building public trust and sentiment
Standards of Leadership:
- Value people
- Drive best practices
- Strive for continuous improvement
- Be a good corporate citizen; behave fairly and legally
- Be open and transparent
- Meaningfully engage producers, sector partners and consumers
- Be proactive, positive, and future-focused
- Actively create opportunities to improve and innovate within the sector
- Be effective and efficient
Goals:
- Sustainably grow the chicken market served by Alberta producers.
- Champion a culture of continuous improvement and commitment to best practices across the value chain.
- Capture opportunities and work collaboratively with sector partners.
- Proactively build and maintain public trust in Alberta’s chicken sector, particularly among newcomers.
- Ensure all value chain participants are engaged and proudly contributing towards the success of the Alberta chicken sector.
- Be a valuable resource to Alberta producers and sector partners, and a recognized innovator within the Canadian sector.
- Be an innovative leader in the Canadian context.
Key Success Factors:
- Collaboration
- Strategic Focus
- Continuous Improvement/Innovation
- Organizational Effectiveness
- Adaptability
Key Performance Indicators:
- Sustainable Growth Metrics.
- Flock Health and Management Metrics.
- Consumer Confidence.
- Stakeholder Satisfaction (Producers and Industry Partners).
- Regulatory Metrics.
- Strategic Alignment.
- Board Effectiveness.
- Financial Metrics.
Strategic Plan Updated October 2025
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Contact Information
2518 Ellwood Drive SW
Edmonton, AB T6X 0A9
Telephone: 780-488-2125
Toll-free: 1-877-822-4425
Fax: 780-488-3570
Office Hours
8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Closed between 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. for lunch.