Chicken Farmers of Ontario
Laura Stewart has over 20 years of work experience in the agricultural sector. Laura started their career in 2001 at Terratec Environmental Ltd. as a Biosolids Coordinator, where they accurately completed Certificate of Approval applications for agricultural land application of sewage biosolids and ensured compliance with environmental conditions. Laura also maintained relationships with governmental agencies and regional authorities. In 2005, Laura joined the Chicken Farmers of Ontario as a Field Services Representative, where they worked until 2018. During this time, they were promoted to Supervisor of Farming Operations and then to Manager of Farming Operations in 2022. Laura'sresponsibilities included overseeing farming operations, ensuring compliance, and managing a team.
Laura Stewart obtained a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree in Environmental Science from the University of Guelph from 1995 to 1999.
Chicken Farmers of Ontario
Chicken Farmers of Ontario (CFO) provides innovative and entrepreneurial leadership to the supply management system and represents more than 1,300 family-run farms that collectively ensure Ontario consumers enjoy a reliable supply of safe, healthy, high quality, Ontario-grown chicken. The Ontario chicken industry is an important contributor to the economic health of the province. The industry is supported by an extensive value chain including Ontario chicken farms, Ontario corn and soybean growers, chick hatcheries, and chicken processors that collectively contribute more than $2.7 billion annually to the Ontario economy and support more than 19,000 full-time local jobs. CFO is committed to providing a collaborative workplace underpinned by performance, accountability, transparency and professionalism. CFO staff-associates enjoy an employer of choice environment with competitive wages and benefits, cross-functional career advancement opportunities, major investments in technology and a sustainable culture that stimulates excellence, innovation and team spirit. CFO operates in a fast-paced and complex business environment which is supported by the following functional business areas: Agricultural Services Communications and Marketing Financial Services Human Resources Information Technology Corporate and Regulatory Affairs Strategy and Business Development For information visit ontariochicken.ca today!