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PIC is committed to managing education, extension opportunities and events for Ontario’s poultry sector. Please note that due to Covid-19 PIC’s planned in person events to June 2021 have now been moved to a webinar platform.
For Certified Auditors, please note that PIC’s education and extension sessions are on the list of approved conferences for those interested in maintaining their PAACO Poultry Welfare Auditor certification. Any hours accumulated attending these sessions can be utilized as continuing education credits to maintain your PAACO Auditor status.
The following is a list of PIC’s ongoing education, extension and events that are planned for the upcoming year. Click on the Links to the event web-page for further details.
PIC reserves the right to deny registration to any party not affiliated with the PIC.
Ag Lenders Event This session provides relevant information to those who work in financial lending and management to learn about the diverse opportunities the poultry sector presents. The event features updates in poultry production from the four commodity boards that addressed the challenges and opportunities within the sector. It also includes talks from Industry leaders, legal advice, and a...
Human Resources Solutions Human resource management has become an increasingly important topic to farm managers and particularly those working in the poultry sector. On an as-needed basis, PIC can host and organize a human resources-focused event tailored to our sector's specific needs. Assessment tools & resources Advice you can apply to your work Strategies and stories from experts According...
Hold the Date. Pic's next session has tentatively been scheduled for June 22, 2022.
PoultryPro & New! PoultryPro Plus! PoultryPro Course Content updated June 2021. PoultryPro is an introductory online course offered by the Poultry Industry Council. This course was developed in response to a need identified by industry stakeholders for a relevant and comprehensive training opportunity applicable to the entire sector. Previously, no such industry-wide opportunity was available. Each module covers a...
Poultry Welfare Auditor Course (PAACO) PIC’s live Canadian offering of the Poultry Welfare Auditor Course conducted by the Professional Animal Auditor Certification Organization (PAACO) has been postponed. PAACO Poultry Welfare Auditor Training for 2021 will be held virtually July 13 - 15, 2021. The annual Poultry Welfare Auditor Training for Broilers, Layers, and Turkeys will be held July 13-15, 2021....
Our first Producer Update for winter 2021-2022 has tentatively been scheduled for December 15, 2021. Details to be posted fall 2021. This year, despite in-person meeting restrictions, we maintained our commitment to providing access to the latest in poultry production knowledge and ideas. The pandemic approach to Producer Updates resulted in the sessions being re-invented. This year, we are offered...
Raising Backyard Chickens Next Session Scheduled Tentatively for - Saturday, March 26, 2022 The trend of raising backyard chickens is growing. People are becoming more interested in where their food comes from, and want to ensure access to quality eggs and chicken, especially during the Covid-19 pandemic. Does urban farming appeal to you now more than ever? ...
Our next Research Impacts Day has tentatively been scheduled for May 11, 2022. Thank you to all our attendees, presenters and sponsors for supporting our last Research Impacts Webinar on May 6th, 2021. The webinar featured speakers from multiple universities across Canada and the United States. With a dynamic design, the webinar educated and engaged through a virtual experience. ...
Our next Science in the Pub has been tentatively scheduled for Monday, September 20, 2021. Thank you to our speakers and to all who attended our 3 interactive 2021 winter webinars. We had some great discussions, debates and loads of fun. Our first session “Hands off my Bird: Robotic and Poultry Production” was held on September 21 and featured...