About Us - Manitoba Egg Farmers

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Ken & Emily Krahn with a tractor

The eggs you buy in your neighbourhood supermarket or corner grocery store come from one of 177 registered egg and pullet farmers in Manitoba. Some run independent family-operated businesses and others have chosen to join together in larger operations. Egg farmers contribute to the communities they live and work in, while egg production contributes more than $85 million a year to the provincial economy.

Farmers are committed to providing a wholesome, quality product to consumers at a fair price. Eggs are handled carefully at the farm, refrigerated and transported quickly to the grading station. On average, eggs move from the laying barn to the grocer's cooler in four days. That leaves plenty of time for you to enjoy fresh flavour well before the "Best Before" date.

The success of the egg business depends on cooperation and partnerships among farmers, their suppliers, graders and further processors.

Like other areas of farming, egg production methods are constantly evolving. Improvements in feed, equipment, housing and breeding have resulted in greater efficiencies. The environment, animal care, product safety, efficiency and price are all important production considerations.