Welcome to the Poultry Industry Council

The Poultry Industry Council (PIC) is a registered charity that delivers poultry extension services, event coordination, and project and program management while supporting research capacity for the betterment of the Ontario industry, based in Guelph, Ontario.

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PIC gratefully acknowledges the support of Ontario's 4 Marketing Boards:
Chicken Farmers of Ontario, Egg Farmers of Ontario, Ontario Broiler Hatching Egg & Chick Commission and Turkey Farmers of Ontario.

Education

Education

PIC is committed to managing education, extension opportunities and events for Ontario’s poultry sector. Please note that due to Covid-19 many of PIC’s planned in-person educational events for the first half of 2021 have now been moved to a webinar platform.

A full list and description of all PIC's certification/educational programs and events here.

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Our Members

The Poultry Industry Council (PIC) offers membership to organizations, companies, individuals and farm businesses who all have a vested interest in the success of the poultry industry.

Membership is a great way to have your voice heard, and be part of an organization that unites and provides a forum for the poultry industry. Membership allows you to be among those who facilitate and drive positive change within the poultry sector.

Explore our members page.

Resources

Resources

Ensuring we are responsive to the industry’s true needs regarding continuous on-farm improvements and innovation activation is a key factor to PIC’s success, and will continue to be a top priority going forward. Our resources are developed in collaboration with allied industry partners to ensure Ontario producers have access to the most relevant, trusted information.

A list of  resources that are currently available from PIC can be found here.

PIC's Monthly E-Newsletters and Event E-Invites

Latest News

Raising Back Yard Chickens Webinar March 23rd open for Registration

February 15, 2024 —   PIC's Backyard Webinar on March 23rd will be run live from 10:00 am - 1:30 pm.  The cost for the session is $35.00. The trend of raising backyard chickens...

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Agricultural Advisors day - April 17, 2024 Now Open for Registration

January 30, 2024 — A day for professional poultry farm advisors to learn poultry!  Are you an advisor looking to add poultry to your portfolio?  Join us for education and learning to prepare yourself...

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PIC Announces New E.D.

January 24, 2024 — The Poultry Industry Council (PIC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Tom Lewis as its new Executive Director, effective February 26th, 2024. Tom has worked extensively in the agriculture...

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