As the geneticist overseeing their turkey breeding program, Owen Willems plays a critical role at Hendrix Genetics. Turkeys are one of the biggest business units in the company and Hendrix is one of the largest turkey breeding and distribution companies in the world. While he’s still early in his career, the geneticist has already earned the respect and trust of his peers. » Read more
The first-of-its-kind in Canada, the Artisanal Chicken Program grants growers a licence to produce between 600 and 3,000 broilers without owning quota. The initiative has been a boon for smaller, independent businesses. And they’ve applied in droves. In just a few years, the board has approved close to 150 artisanal producers.» Read more