Chicken Farmers of Ontario - Fresh Ideas, Growing Together - 2023 New Artisanal Chicken Farmer Application Form

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2023 New Artisanal Chicken Farmer Application Form

Premises will be visited as part of the application process. Please submit a bacterial water analysis, showing coliform and E-coli counts prior to premise visit. You will receive an application decision approximately 90 days from the application date. Artisanal chicken production may not commence prior to receiving Board approval from the Chicken Farmers of Ontario. Please click here for application deadlines.

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Lead Applicant(s)
First Name(s) *	Lead Applicant(s) must be the landowner(s).
Middle Name *
Last Name(s) *
Farm Name *
Email *
Phone *
Phone Type
Name of Farm Manager, if different than Lead Applicant
Relationship to Farm Manager
Farm Manager Email
Phone
Phone Type
How did you hear about the program?
If other, please explain
Do you own the facilities in which the artisanal chickens will be grown? *	YesNo
If no, please explain
Is there any other information relevant to the ownership or operation of the premises? This includes liens, encumbrance and trust agreements.
Additional Applicants
Please list all land owners named on the farm deed.
Are all the people named on the deed aware and supportive of this application? *	YesNo
Farm Address Information
Street Address *
City *
Postal Code *
County *
Township *
Concession *
Province *
Lot *
Latitude of entrance *	Driveway to the barn of the 911 address.
Longitude of entrance *	Driveway to the barn of the 911 address.
Premises Identification Number (PIN) *	Required for the purpose of incident and emergency management. Register for a PIN number at OMAFRA (Ontario Ministry of Agriculture Food and Rural Affairs)
Mailing Address Information (If different than farm address)
Street Address
City
Province
Postal Code
Is your farm a registered business?	YesNo Registration is not required to participate in the Artisanal Chicken Program.
If yes, please give your registered business name and complete list of owners and/or shareholders.	If a corporation, please be prepared to submit the shareholder agreement and articles of incorporation.
Are you currently growing chicken under the Family Food Program (previously Small Flock) or have you grown chicken under the Family Food Program in the past?	YesNo
How many chickens are you applying to grow for the season? (The Artisanal Chicken Policy allows for total placements of 600 to 3,000 per year. The number you apply for must take mortalities into consideration.)
Have you previously applied to the Artisanal Chicken Program?	YesNo
If so, what year?
Will you be building a facility in support of your application?	YesNo
If yes, please explain
IF YES, HAVE YOU REVIEWED THE NEW PRODUCTION FACILITIES REQUIREMENTS?	YesNo Click here to read the Quota Policy, section 4.41.
Have you reviewed the Artisanal Policy and background information, found on the CFO website?	YesNo
IF APPROVED, DO YOU AND OTHERS IN YOUR APPLICATION AGREE TO ABIDE BY ALL GOVERNING CFO, PROVINCIAL AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS AND POLICIES?	YesNo
Production
PLEASE DESCRIBE YOUR EXPERIENCE IN GROWING CHICKEN	Please report the number of chickens you intend to process between each of the following dates:
APRIL 9 - JUNE 3 ¹˒²
JUNE 4 - JULY 29 ²
JULY 30 - SEPTEMBER 23
SEPTEMBER 24 - NOVEMBER 18 ¹
NOVEMBER 19 - DECEMBER 31 ¹
	¹ For production in these Quota Periods you must have an insulated brooder and space to raise birds in a barn if weather is not suitable for range production. ² Dependant on application submission date and board approval
NAME THE HATCHERY/BROKER DEALER WHERE YOU WILL SOURCE YOUR CHICKS. IF APPROVED, CAN THEY ACCOMMODATE YOUR VOLUME?
Please describe the facility in which the chicken will be grown. Include details of open areas and their boundaries and shelter dimensions, ventilation, feeding, watering and other arrangements
Where is your source of water?	A copy of an acceptable water sample report is required. Sample must be taken inside the grow out area at the outlet pipe. Click here to find an approved lab in your area.
Describe the heating system for brooding chicks
Does the farm have a back up power source or generator?
In the case of a power failure, how are you alerted?
How do you protect your flock from predators, pets and contact with wild birds?
CFO has established an Annual Production Licence Fee of $0.20 per quality chick placed. CFO and Chicken Farmers of Canada (CFC) fees and levies are also payable at $0.036 and $0.012 per chick respectively. Avian Influenza Insurance is mandatory at a cost of $0.034 per chick. These are payable when the licence is issued and on annual renewal.
Are you aware of this annual license fee and levies associated with this program?	YESNO
Which processor will you use? If approved, can they accommodate your schedule?
How do you intend to transport chicken to and from the processing plant?
PLEASE PROVIDE INFORMATION ON YOUR PLANS TO COMPLY WITH THE ON FARM FOOD SAFETY PROGRAM (OFFSP) AND THE ANIMAL CARE PROGRAM
Marketing
How will you market the artisanal chicken? Please provide details of partners, retail outlets or local markets if applicable. Please be as specific as possible
Please submit additional information and/or comments here
I certify the information in this application is full, complete and true. Misrepresentation may result in your application being refused. *	In submitting this application, the applicant acknowledges that the premises where the birds will be grown will be visited by CFO appointed inspectors.
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