Blackstock, Ontario, New Entrant Farmer, District 9
The Kemp Family – Dave, Lisa, and their two sons – farm in Blackstock Ontario. The Kemps joined the Ontario chicken industry in 2019 as successful applicants to CFO’s New Entrant Chicken Farmer Program. As New Entrants, the Kemps are responsible for securing some initial quota units, and are effectively loaned some additional quota units, known as new entrant quota, to support their transition into the Ontario chicken business. Additionally, CFO and other local chicken farmers provide guidance and share knowledge to further support the Kemps and other New Entrant chicken farming families.
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The Kemps joined the chicken industry to expand and diversify their farm and was a great opportunity to utilize their existing land base and labour availability. Even with the boys’ hectic school, sports, and social schedules, Dave and Lisa enjoy that their sons can still be involved in chicken husbandry and business operations. The family is thrilled to be able to work together every day.