Hot Off The Press – Eggs every day are totally okay!
My breakfast almost always includes eggs, so I was pleased to read about two new studies published in May that further support my daily decision. Remember a few years ago when eggs were much maligned in the popular press, and were wrongfully associated with high cholesterol, heart disease and diabetes? The tides have turned, and this new research further supports what we’ve said all along: Eggs every day are totally okay!
Read MoreFive Mile Lighthouse Rebuild
August 7th is #nationallighthouseday and we’d like to recognize the hundreds of beautiful lighthouses that dot our coastlines and waterways across the country. This year is particularly meaningful to us since the re-build of the Five Mile Light on the St. Lawrence River is now underway. The Hudson family and Burnbrae Farms Foundation contributed to this extremely worthwhile initiative.
Burnbrae Farms Support for Frontline Hospital Workers
In the year 2020 we have seen our world turn upside down. It has been 100 years since the last ...
Moove Over, it’s Cow Appreciation Day!
Burnbrae Farms is a thriving family owned poultry agribusiness. Who would have thought that the original farm had its roots ...
2019 Royal Agricultural Winter Fair Contest
2019 ROYAL AGRICULTURAL WINTER FAIR CONTEST We’re giving away four (4) ROYAL AGRICULTURAL WINTER FAIR FAMILY PASSES (ARV: $60.00 each) ...
Burnbrae Farms: A Proud National Sponsor of Parkinson's Superwalk Since 2006!
Burnbrae Farms and Parkinson Canada promote overall brain health for Canadians, and specifically those living with Parkinson’s. Evidence suggests that omega-3 fatty acids like those found in fish, spinach, flax and hemp seeds, and omega-3 enriched eggs, may have neuroprotective properties.
Solar Water Heating
At Burnbrae Farms we are proud to produce nutritious affordable eggs for Canadians while working to protect and enrich the environment. As part of that commitment, we closely monitor energy and water use, divert waste from landfills, recycle and compost eggshells, and reuse the water used to wash the eggs. We are constantly researching projects to look at ways to reduce our GHG energy use, one of these projects is the use of solar water heaters in a test run by the Poultry Operations team using solar energy to heat the water used in the office.
The Truth About Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Animal Agriculture
Everyone seems to be worried about the environment and the threat of climate change these days. And no wonder! Weather ...
Reducing By-Products and Greenhouse Gas Emissions with Cardboard Balers
At Burnbrae Farms we are proud to produce nutritious affordable eggs for Canadians while working to protect and enrich the environment. As part of that commitment, we closely monitor energy and water use, divert waste from landfills, recycle and compost egg shells, and reuse the water used to wash the eggs. One of our major commitments is our extensive program for reusing and recycling cardboard and plastic, done through baling our waste.
Scoop on Poop
At Burnbrae Farms manure is not a waste product. It is a valuable asset that comes off of our farms and is rich in nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium, all the nutrients you need to grow great crops. We actually have a waiting list of farmers who want to buy our manure to use as organic fertilizer.
Burnbrae Farms Sponsored Athletes Update
At Burnbrae Farms, we believe in helping people achieve a healthy lifestyle through proper nutrition. As part of this mission, we support athletes that compete in different levels and areas of sport. These athletes exemplify healthy lifestyles through physical activity by practicing their sport and fueling their bodies with a healthy diet, including eggs of course! Here’s an update on our sponsored athletes.
Burnbrae & Blackstar Breakfast Contest
We’re giving away five (5) special Burnbrae & Blackstar Breakfast Baskets overflowing with goodies and prizes (ARV: $128.48 each). There ...
Introducing Burnbrae Farms' Green Team
At Burnbrae Farms we strongly believe that a better tomorrow, starts today. Founded on farm family values, Burnbrae Farms is fully committed to the preservation of the planet for future generations. To help meet this commitment, we’ve assembled a group of passionate volunteers devoted to overseeing Burnbrae Farm’s environmental initiatives.