The People and Resources of the NEST Approach
The idea behind the NEST approach is that individuals and businesses are in a stronger position to succeed when they have a strong network of people or a strong support team in place. The local point to access this network is by contacting one of the members of EFO’s Board of Directors. They will be happy to act as a mentor, deal with any initial questions and direct to others that can help as required.
Visit the Get Cracking website to see the Egg Team.
There are a number of resources from government and also from within the sector, associated businesses and suppliers that are available to assist and answer questions. These can be invaluable resources when developing your plan.
Business Information Bundle for New Farmers: https://omafra.gov.on.ca/english/busdev/newentrant/newent.htm
Code of Practice for the Care and Handling of Pullets and Laying Hens: https://www.nfacc.ca/pdfs/pullets_and_laying_hens_code_of_practice.pdf
Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs Resources: https://www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/ag.html
Poultry Industry Council: https://www.poultryindustrycouncil.ca/
Feed Companies:
Grand Valley Fortifiers – https://www.grandvalley.com/
Fleming Feed Mill (Clinton) – 519-482-3438
Floradale Feed Mill Limited – https://www.ffmltd.com/
Hensall District Co-op – https://www.hdc.on.ca/
Masterfeeds – https://masterfeeds.com/
New Life Mills – https://www.newlifemills.com/
Purina Mills – https://www.purinamills.com/
Shur-Gain – https://www.trouwnutrition.ca/
W-S Feed & Supplies Limited – https://www.wsfeeds.ca/Poultry-Chicken_Feed-Southwestern_Ontario.html
Wallenstein Feed & Supply Ltd. – https://www.wfs.ca/general_feed_information.html
Graders:
CFIA Approved List of Grading Stations
Burnbrae Farms – https://www.burnbraefarms.com/
L.H. Gray & Son Limited – https://www.grayridge.com/
Nutrigroupe – https://nutrigroupe.ca/business-unit/ontario-pride-eggs/
Hatcheries:
Ontario Hatcheries Association – 519- 669-3350
Archer’s Poultry Farm Ltd. – https://www.archerspoultry.ca
Bonnie’s Chick Hatchery Ltd (Elmira) – 519-669-2561
Frey’s Hatchery Ltd. – https://www.freyshatchery.com/
McKinley Hatchery (St. Marys) – 519-284-1790
Pullets Plus Inc. – https://pulletsplus.com/
Housing Manufacturers
Big Dutchman – https://bigdutchmanusa.com/
Brian’s Poultry Service (Mildmay) – 519-367-2675
Clark Ag Systems – https://clarkagsystems.com/index
Meller Poultry Equipment (Jarvis) – 519-587-2667
Valli – https://www.valli-italy.com/