Great Tastes Host Meets Chicken Farmers at Small Town Fair

What	Chicken
Where	Eastman
Who	Curtis & Krista

A Community Tradition in Grunthal

What draws crowds from far and wide to the World Famous Chicken BBQ at the Hanover Ag Society Fair? Great Tastes of Manitoba host George Hudson joined the celebration in Grunthal, a small Manitoba town with one of the province’s most beloved summer festivals.

From farm to fairgrounds

Every year, thousands gather for a BBQ chicken lunch. Manitoba Chicken Producers volunteer their time to prepare and grill thousands of chicken pieces for this lunch that often sells out. The famous flavour comes from a locally made secret seasoning blend created by Spice World Winnipeg. This year, the chicken was generously donated by local processor Exceldor.

Behind the Scenes with Manitoba Chicken Farmers

In this YouTube video, George goes behind the scenes to discover what makes this event a community favourite. He also visits with Manitoba chicken producer Curtis Friesen and his family. Curtis shares how local farms raise chickens responsibly, answering questions like: How do chicken farmers ensure the health and welfare of their chickens on family farms? He explains that chicken farmers use temperature-controlled barns to keep flocks comfortable. They also follow strict biosecurity measures to protect bird health.

Caring for Chickens, Feeding Communities

These details often go unnoticed by the public, yet they are part of everyday farming. Knowing the care that goes into raising chickens locally makes every meal more meaningful. Every Ancho Roast Chicken for Sunday night dinner or a quick weeknight dinner of Chicken Teriyaki Bowls is because of local farmers.

Manitoba Food Stories Go Beyond the Plate

This rewarding experience of a Great Tastes host connecting directly with farmers shows how Manitoba food stories extend far beyond the plate. And this is just one story. Season 36 of Great Tastes brings you a full year of new content. Expect fresh YouTube cooking videos every week and more stories that connect you with your food.