Friday, 10 October marks the 30th World Egg Day, a global celebration of what is a staple in diets across the globe.
World Egg Day is an initiative of the World Egg Organisation, and this year’s theme is The Mighty Egg: Packed with Natural Nutrition, paying homage to the powerful role eggs play in nourishing people every day.
In Australia, 18.9 million eggs are consumed every day on average. Last year, Australians consumed a total of 6.9 billion eggs, an average of 266 eggs per person each year.
As Australia’s largest egg producer, Pace Farm plays an important role in meeting this demand.
Pace Farm CEO Phil Wiese says most people don’t realise the sheer expertise and range of skills involved in getting an egg from farm to table.
“Pace Farm’s eggs are produced by a collaboration of farmers, scientists, animal nutritionists, soil experts, composting specialists, sales and marketers, people managers, logistics teams, quality assurance, drivers, mechanics, accountants, vets and more, all working together to care for our hens and produce delicious farm-fresh eggs,” Mr Wiese says.
“World Egg Day gives us an opportunity to shine a light on the hardworking people who make sure Australians can enjoy fresh eggs every day.”
Pace Farm has more than 500 dedicated team members working at the poultry egg production sites across the country to deliver on the company’s mission of eggs for everyone.
Mr Wiese says it’s a privilege to work with all the team members who embody Pace Farm’s values of innovation, integrity, passion, care, ownership and fun.
“These team members help make our vision of eggs for everyone a reality, ensuring eggs are accessible to as many people as possible.
“This World Egg Day, when you enjoy your eggs benedict or a muffin or a slice of pavlova, take a minute to acknowledge all the people in the industry who made it possible.”
To celebrate World Egg Day, three of Pace Farm’s team members share an insight into their daily roles and what they love most about their work.
Jolina Blancaflor, Euroa Rearing Supervisor, Euroa VIC
As Supervisor of Euroa Rearing Farm, I’m responsible for managing the development of the hens, from day-old chicks to 16 weeks, making sure they grow healthy and strong before they move to the laying farm. I also manage the team here, ensuring the farm runs smoothly and safely. Our farm is run by a small team, all working together to raise, feed and care for the chicks.
What I love most about my job is working with such a dedicated team and knowing that together we’re helping to feed communities. Our team works tirelessly to care for the chicks, supporting their health to help them grow into hens that will produce the best eggs possible.
John Payne, Morella Site Manager, Griffith NSW
As Site Manager, I oversee the entire operation at Pace Farm’s Morella site. I support the 40 team members who work at the site, making sure everything on farm runs smoothly. This includes briefing team members in the morning and checking in on operations throughout the day.
I’ve been in this role for 22 years and what I enjoy most is watching the younger team members grow. I’ve seen people go from shed hands to managers or 2ICs and mentoring them along the way has been hugely rewarding.
Selene Wilson, Terrace Farm Manager, Freemans Reach NSW
The role of a Pace Farm farm manager is incredibly varied. I check on the hens, ensure they have food and water, and handle paperwork and data entry. I work closely with the team at Terrace to make sure everything is running smoothly and step in to help whenever extra hands are needed.
My favourite part of the job is looking after the hens. They can be temperamental at times, and issues arise which require investigation and creative problem-solving. I enjoy working out why they’re behaving a certain way and finding the solutions that meet our stringent welfare standards.
Read more about World Egg Day here, worldeggorganisation.com/our-work/world-egg-day
Read about Pace Farm’s story here, pacefarm.com/about-us\
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