Cattle Loss Survey (2017)
Beef in BC Magazine
Canadian Beef Industry Stats (2017)
BC Cattlemen's Association Activities (2016-17)
Canadian Beef Cattle Code of Practice (2013)
#4-10145 Dallas Drive Kamloops, BC V2C 6T4 Phone 250.573.3611 Fax 250.573.5155 Toll Free in BC 1.877.688.2333
Email [email protected]
Please contact:
Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako at www.rdbn.bc.ca or call 250-692-3195 or 1-800-320-3339
As many parts of BC experience flooding, BCCA found the following links and information on the Emergency Info BC website.
Flooding is occurring in parts of BC. For the most current information visit your local authority’s website linked below:
The following communities have issued flooding-related Evacuation Alerts or Orders not currently available online:
River Forecast Centre
During periods of high flood risk, the River Forecast Centre provides information on current and forecast streamflow conditions, including flood advisories and warnings.
Flood waters move fast, so develop a household plan, put together your emergency kit and connect with your neighbours. Learn about the emergency response plan for your area. For more information on how to prepare visit PreparedBC.
Disaster Financial Assistance
Disaster Financial Assistance (DFA) has been announced for some events in BC in relation to flooding. For information on DFA and to check eligibility requirements, click here. For a list of eligible events, click here. Additional information on cleanup and recovery are available on these pages.
As many parts of BC prepare for flooding, the Province would like to remind dam owners to take precautions, like regular surveillance and monitoring. Read more about the precautions and find links to other resources on dam safety on the British Columbia News site.
Dam emergencies should be reported to Emergency Management BC at 1-800-663-3456.
BC Cattlemen’s Association Election 2018 has been completed. Many thanks to all who let their name stand to volunteer for your organization. This year the election was held in Zone 2, Zone 4 & Zone 6. The ballots were counted by our friends from the Bank of Montreal: Joel Neustaeter and from the Royal Bank, Tammy McShane.
As an Association, our volunteers are so important. We wish to express our sincere appreciation to those leaving their positions and welcome those joining our board and committees. Your participation in BCCA is invaluable.
Thanks again,
Brian McKersie, President, BC Cattlemen's Association
Zone 2 – Central - _282 ballots were mailed and 138 ballots were returned
Directors elected Erin Durrell
Larry Garrett
Environmental Stewardship Committee - Wayne Ray
Land Stewardship Committee - Charles Poole
Livestock Industry Protection - Brian Adams
Public Affairs & Education Committee - Shawnee Newton
Research Committee - Jennifer Roberts
Zone 4 - Cariboo - _184 ballots were mailed and 88 ballots were returned
Directors elected Cheryl Monical
Roger Patenaude
Environmental Stewardship Committee - Ken Ilnicki
Land Stewardship Committee - Grant Huffman
Livestock Industry Protection Committee - Cordy Cox
Public Affairs & Education Committee - Ricky Seelhof
Research Committee - David Zirnhelt
Zone 6 - Okanagan -_133 ballots were mailed and 55 ballots were returned
Directors Elected Brian Thomas
Werner Stump
Environmental Stewardship Committee - Dave Casorso
Land Stewardship Committee - Doug Fossen
Livestock Industry Protection Committee - Nick Bapty
Public Affairs & Education Committee - Lani French
Research Committee - Devin Chursinoff
Animal Health Emergency Management Handbook for Beef Producers
The Canadian Animal Health Coalition (CAHC), in partnership with with BC Cattlemen's, has produced a handbook for BC beef producers to utilize in the case of an animal health emergency. The handbook can be found here as a PDF.
BC AgriStability Enhancement Program
As you may know the Agriculture Minister Lana Popham recently announced the British Columbia AgriStability Enhancement Program for 2017. This program is a B.C. only initiative and is 100% provincially funded. It will provide additional support for agricultural producers who either experienced significantly lower income or increased expenses in the 2017 program year due to circumstances beyond their control. This new program will enhance the existing AgriStability program by allowing late sign-up, eliminating the current Reference Margin Limit and increasing the compensation rate on positive margins from 70% to 80%. It is expected to provide $8 to $10 million of support to agricultural producers. This is in addition to the estimated $10 million the existing federally and provincially funded AgriStability program is expected to pay. Producers currently not enrolled in AgriStability are now encouraged to enroll in the 2017 British Columbia AgriStability Enhancement program. The deadline for enrollment is April 30, 2018. Those agricultural producers who are currently in AgriStability, do not need to re-enroll as the enhanced benefits will automatically be applied by the program administration.
• Toll-Free 1 877 343 2767 • Email: [email protected] • Webpage: 2017 British Columbia AgriStability Enhancement Program
PLEASE NOTE: Special information sessions and one on one meetings for the BC AgriStability Enhancement Program will be held in affected areas.The information sessions will provide additional detailed information producers need and steps on how to participate in the 2017 British Columbia AgriStability Enhancement Program.The one on one session will provide an opportunity to discuss your individual operation and assist you with completing application forms. Watch the BCCA E-news and this website for dates, times and locations or visit 2017 British Columbia AgriStability Enhancement Program.
The Farm Business Recovery Program will provide access to up to $5,000 for services such as basic financial analysis, specialized business planning and coaching service to better understand the impacts on production and financial situation, and to implement a recovery plan over the near and long-terms. The program also includes the customized B.C. Wildfire Recovery for Agriculture Workbook to help producers with their recovery planning. Learn more
Visit Wildfire - Farm Business Recovery Advisory Services
The 2017 Canada-British Columbia Wildfires Recovery Initiative will provide up to $20 million to assist agricultural producers with (70% of) the extraordinary costs incurred to recover from the adverse effects of this year’s wildfires.
Please find the Application Forms here for the 2017 Canada B.C. Wildfire Recovery Initiative for Livestock. The wildfires have caused a wide array of damage and as a result, the application process is quite comprehensive. Please do not hesitate to call the contacts, listed below, if you have any questions. Business Risk Management Branch staff will do their best to help you.
The Wildfire Recovery Initiative provides some assistance to help offset the extraordinary costs required to return to agricultural production. It is not intended to compensate for farm income losses and does not diminish the need to purchase commercial insurance for farm assets and infrastructure.
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us. Dedicated personnel are in place to assist you with the application process.
Telephone:
1 888 332-3352(toll free)
Fax:
1 250 861-7490
Email:
AGRIRECOVERYWILDFIREINITIATIVE@gov.bc.ca
Mail:
B.C. Wildfires AgriRecovery Initiative for 2017-18
Business Risk Management Branch
200, 1690 Powick Road
Kelowna, BC V1X 7G5
Corrected Deadline: AgriRecovery Registration Deadline is JANUARY 31. 2018. The BC Government has a website set up to provide up-to-date information on AgriRecovery. It can be found here.
In the near future, additional details and information will be available on the component specifics, as well as application instructions, eligibility requirements, etc. Please continue to check this site for updates.
Read more about the program here.
Claims for Compensation
Claims for compensation due to the wildfires during the provincial State of Emergency should include: name, location, contact information, a brief description of the alleged damages/losses, dates in which they occurred (if known); and, the alleged cause or source of the losses/damages. Cariboo Claims:
Kamloops Region (including all of the Elephant Hill Fire) Claims:
Important: Claims for compensation will be investigated, and assessed in accordance with the Emergency Program Act, the Wildfire Act and/or any other legislation that may apply.
Feed or Pasture to Donate?
If you have feed or pasture available for livestock, please fill add your information here.
Financial Support for Small Business
Small business owners, not-for-profit organizations and First Nations individuals supporting the community through cultural livelihoods can apply online from November 20, 2017 until April 6, 2018 at 11:59 p.m. (PST).
The Canadian Red Cross is committed to supporting affected individuals and communities following the 2017 British Columbia Fires. Experience has shown us that support for small businesses, not-for-profit organizations and cultural livelihoods that support First Nations communities are essential to the full recovery of the people and communities affected by a disaster. Read more about the program - Red Cross Small Business Support.
The National Beef Strategy calls for a transformative change in how industry meets the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead with the goal to benefit all sectors of the industry. The result of a collaborative effort by Canada’s national and provincial beef sector organizations, the strategy is about how organizations can work together to best position the beef industry for greater profitability, growth and continued production of a high-quality beef product of choice in the world.
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