ABOUT BCCA

The British Columbia Cattlemen's Association (BCCA) has been the official voice of cattle ranchers throughout British Columbia since 1929. For more than 80 years, the Association - whose membership is close to 1,200 ranchers - has represented the interests of beef cattle producers in the province of BC. BCCA is proud to work on behalf of approximately 72% of the provincial cattle herd.

MISSION

Our mission is to maintain a healthy cattle industry that provides quality beef products to consumers and is guided by strong volunteer membership, environmental stewardship, respect for stakeholders and excellent business practices.

PURPOSE

The purpose of the BC Cattlemen's Association is to promote, encourage, protect and develop the cattle industry in British Columbia, in an environmentally responsible manner. Although times have changed since 1929, the BCCA's direction remains the same: To maintain and strengthen the sustainability of the BC beef industry.

OBJECTIVES

• To promote, encourage, develop and protect the cattle industry in BC.
  
  
• To represent the producers of cattle in all matters in which they are generally interested.
  
  
• To work with associations, societies and organizations having objectives similar to those of the BCCA.
  
  
• To work with Federal and Provincial governments to ensure the enactment of necessary legislation; the enforcement thereof and the improvement of transportation and market conditions in connection with the industry.
  
  
• To be proactive on beef issues relating to the public and the government.
  
  
• To enhance strategic alliances within the beef industry and maintain a credible, broad-based beef organization.