British Columbia Cattlemen's Association

Access to Feed Program

This program intended to link producers experiencing drought and feed shortages with available feed supplies.

We will need the following information:

Type of hay and quality (grass, alfalfa, mixed)
Bale type (large rounds or squares, small square, etc.)
Equipment to unload
Ability to handle B-train or step-deck
Best way/time of day to contact you via phone
Location

Program contact:

Email: [email protected]

Call/text: 250-241-5640

Read the government news release, click here

Range Rider Program Available

The 2023 Range Rider Assistance Program for Beef Cattle Producers is available for cattle producers impacted by wildfires. This program is to assist ranchers in rounding up and gathering animals on crown rangeland to return them to their home ranch sites or to alternative private or crown sheltering locations.

Download the information package and application here.

Available Hay & Pasture

Do you have hay or pasture available?

BCCA is collecting information on available feed for ranchers impacted by wildfire and/or drought. Fill out the survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/5LR5R3J

Disclaimer: By filling out this form you are comfortable having your information shared with ranchers in need of hay/pasture for sale.

Drought Survey Open

Are you being impacted by dry conditions? BCCA is seeking member input through a drought survey. Fill out the survey at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Drought2023

We're Hiring! Communications Coordinator

Are you interested in beef, ranching or the agriculture sector in British Columbia? BCCA is seeking an energetic, coachable and conscientious professional to fill the role of Communications Coordinator. Download the complete job description, posting and how to apply.

New Funding for Water Infrastructure

Today the Province announced $20 million in funding for the Agricultural Water Infrastructure, this is a cost-shared program. Read the announcement.

Funding is available in 3 areas:

STREAM 1: Improvement, rehabilitation, expansion, or new construction of water storage systems for farms (including agricultural dams).
STREAM 2: Improvement, Expansion or New Construction of Off-Farm Conveyance and Water Supply Systems to Farms.
STREAM 3: Agricultural Water Supply Assessments, Engineering Studies, or Plans.

Important timelines and information:

Applications open immediately (June 27)
Apply through the IAF Client Portal
If you do not already have a profile in the IAF Client Portal, it is strongly advised to register right away - it can take up to 2 days to validate your registration.
If you need support with the portal, IAF has a series of tutorial videos and FAQs for your reference

Learn more by reviewing the program guide online

Questions? Email: [email protected]

BCCA Board of Directors 2023-2024

Back row: Judy Madden (Peace), Renee Ardill (Past President), Cheryl Monical (Cariboo), John Greenall (Thompson), Brian Thomas (President), Werner Stump (Vice-President/Okanagan)
Front row: Larry Rast (Kootenay), Alex Kulchar (Central), Brett Squair (Okanagan), Wilf Larsen (Central), Derek Bovee (Peace)
Missing from photo: Brad Chappell (Island), Ken Illnicki (Cariboo), John Parkes (Thompson) and Jon Solecki (Skeena)