Poultry Production Gets Boost In Quesnel

Monday, April 06, 2009 01:27 PM

Quesnel BC- The Cariboo-Central Interior Poultry Producers Association has received federal funding from the Western Economic Diversification Fund.The announcement was made today by MP Dick Harris.

The money will go to create a mobile poultry processing unit that will help diversify the local economy while encouraging growth in the poultry industry.

The project is projected to increase the availability of locally grown food for residents in the area.

A second contribution of $170,000 will go towards the Quesnel Community and Economic Development Corporation. They will complete the design, the engineering and related activities for the development of approximately 18 acres of city-owned land, which is designated for light industrial development. This project will help create 16 serviced, market-ready, light industrial lots to full subdivision standards. The project will also identify and secure private and/or public-private partnerships for funding more development and marketing.

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Posted on Monday, April 06, 2009 01:27 PM in News by 250 News

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Posted by: metalman on April 6 2009 1:49 PM

Election year. Still good news though.
metalman.

Posted by: thereasonableman on April 6 2009 4:37 PM

Everybody has their feathers ruffled about it, and they're in a big flap. Some say it's chickenfeed, but that's a lot of scratch. I think they're getting a little cocky about it, but I may be just henpecking. This money will make a nice starter egg, if they hatch a good plan, they won't have to wing it. That's a lot to crow about.

Posted by: red2b on April 6 2009 5:16 PM

It should all be over easy

Posted by: RUEZ on April 6 2009 5:29 PM

Metalman, it said FEDERAL FUNDING. Unless you know something we don't. Is their a federal election coming?

Posted by: Palopu on April 6 2009 7:05 PM

I Would expect a Federal Election sometime this year. Icabod Crane (Ignatieff) is just waiting to get organized and get a little money and then they will try and dump the Government.

It would be nice to have a couple of years without an election, however I doubt if that will happen.

Posted by: Palopu on April 6 2009 7:10 PM

A mobile poultry processing unit seems to be a good idea.

One has to hope that the fox doesnt get into the hen house, or feathers will begin to fly, and chickens will return to the roost, and everyone will be standing around clucking.,

Posted by: thereasonableman on April 6 2009 9:22 PM

It's no yolk, if it doesn't work out then everyone's going to end up with egg on their face. I just hope they're not counting their chickens before they're hatched.

Posted by: beesknees on April 7 2009 8:32 AM

thereasonableman; are you going to be here all week?

I'm going to catch one of your shows :-) :-)

Posted by: metalman on April 7 2009 9:11 AM

RUEz, what makes you assume that I am referring to provincial politics?
metalman.

Posted by: thereasonableman on April 7 2009 10:59 AM

My routine would flow a lot better if people weren't trying to pick a fight with each other between punchlines.

Posted by: Harbinger on April 7 2009 12:25 PM

Is our Chicken Marketing Board onside for this? There is a 365% tariff on imported milk. The same for chickens? Will chicken be any cheaper? I doubt it. So why bother?

Posted by: thereasonableman on April 7 2009 11:01 PM

I think it's very eggciting !!

Posted by: thereasonableman on April 8 2009 9:40 PM

Congratulations to all involved for not chickening out on this.