06/06/2026
We realized that while many people know we raise chicken, not many know what goes on behind the scenes to become and remain a licensed Artisanal Chicken producer.
Being part of the program doesn’t simply mean paying a fee for a title. It means meeting strict provincial requirements and demonstrating compliance year after year. We undergo annual audits, maintain extensive records, follow transportation and biosecurity protocols, and meet animal welfare standards throughout the entire growing process.
We track everything from bird growth and feed consumption to water intake and mortality records. There is a significant amount of documentation, accountability, and oversight involved behind the scenes.
These standards exist for a reason. They help ensure food safety, traceability, animal welfare, and ultimately provide quality food that consumers can trust.
For us, this responsibility is something we take very seriously. Following these requirements isn’t just about producing quality chicken, it’s about protecting public health and ensuring the food we provide is safe for the families who choose to support local agriculture.
Every step of the process is designed to reduce risk, maintain accountability, and help ensure consumers can purchase local food with confidence.
Licensing is an important part of maintaining trust within farmers’ markets and local food systems. As consumers, you have every right to ask questions about where your food comes from and to request a producer’s licence information if you would like verification. An informed customer is one of the best ways to support a safe and transparent local food system.
We put together these slides to help explain what our licence means and why it matters.
We are incredibly proud to be the only licensed Artisanal Chicken producers in Lanark County and to provide locally raised chicken at the Perth Farmers' Market. As always, thank you for supporting local agriculture and taking an interest in where your food comes from.
If you ever have questions about our farming practices, our licence, or how the program works, we’re always happy to chat.