British Columbia Cattlemen's Association

BCCA Elections Open January 1, 2022

The BC Cattlemen's Association is now accepting nominations for the board of directors and standing committees in Zones 2 - Central, 4 - Cariboo, 6 - Okanagan and Vancouver Island (ex-officio). Visit our elections page to learn more.

Cattle Loss Survey

Input Needed! The BC Cattlemen's Association is conducting our annual Cattle Loss Survey to collect information on cattle and crop losses.

To fill out the survey, click here(or use the QR Code right)

Deadline: January 31, 2022

Groundwater Licensing Quick Links

Getting Started

1. Get a Basic BCeID

2. Calculate your volume and create a map using the BC Ag Water Calculator Tool

3. Search the Wells Database for a Well Construction Report

4. Review the Checklist of documents needed to apply

5. Open the Application for “Existing Use Groundwater Licensing”

Groundwater Licensing Webinar Resources

Video - Watch the webinar video recording, click here
Slides - Powerpoint slides from presentation, click here
Q&A - Summary of questions asked during the webinar, click here
Template – Sample Letter of Authorization / Joint Applicants, click here

Dugout Resources

BC Dugout Policy, click here
Q&A Licensing Livestock and Dugouts, click here

Flooding

EMERGENCY FEED PROGRAM

Criteria: Commercial livestock operations impacted by the recent Atmospheric River event.

Description: Immediate forage supply, not to restock lost winter hay supplies.

Interior: contact [email protected]

Lower Mainland: contact [email protected]

With funding from the BC Government, read the news release here.

FLOOD IMPACT SURVEY

BCCA has launched a flood impact survey to gather information on flooding damages to BC's ranching operations.

▶ Fill the survey out here

EOC Contacts:

Thompson Nicola Regional District – 1-866-377-7188

Merritt – 250-378-8633

Nooaitch Indian Band – 250-378-6141

Regional District of Okanagan Similkameen – 250-490-4225

Princeton – 250-295-7511

Lower Similkameen Indian Band – 250-499-5528

Abbotsford – 604-853-3566

Fraser Valley Regional District – 604-845-8873

District of Kent – 604-796-2235

Supports provided through EOC:

- Re-entry access permits to care for livestock

- Funding for livestock relocation (under certain conditions)

- Emergency recovery resources

- Support with applying for Disaster Financial Assistance funding

- Assistance with constructing erosion control and flood protection works

Quick Links:

Ministry of Agriculture, Food & Fisheries Flooding Response
Livestock Relocation
Emergency Services
Information for Flood Evacuees
MNP Response and Recovery Resources
BC Ag Council BC Flooding Useful Resources

Financial Assistance:

The flooding that occurred from November 14-16 in areas noted below are eligible for Financial Assistance in a Disaster (DFA).
Areas impacted: Vancouver island, Southwest, Central, and Southeast areas of the province including all First Nation communities, electoral areas and municipalities within the geographic boundaries of these areas. See the MAP (PNG, 88KB)
To learn more about what is covered, how to apply and determine your eligibility, visit Disaster Financial Assistance
Visit Schedule 3 for Farm Operation specific information
Deadline for applications are February 12, 2022
For more information
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: 1-888-257-4777 (toll-free)

Mental Health Resources:

Important: If you or someone you know is experiencing a crisis, please contact 911 or the Crisis Line: 1-800-SUICIDE.

Ministry of Agriculture, Food & Fisheries Mental Health Resources Directory, download here .
AgSafe's Mental Wellness Resource, called Avail, download here .
Health Emergency Management BC, Requesting Telephone Support, download here .

BC Cattlemen's Association thanks the above groups for sharing their resources.

Wildfire & Drought

PROGRAM ANNOUNCEMENT:
AGRI RECOVERY - $20M to help B.C. ranchers, farmers recover from drought, wildfires

(Sept 3, 2021) B.C.’s ranchers can access up to $20 million to help with extraordinary expenses they incur for feed, shelter, animal health and safety, and the transportation of their livestock as a result of this year’s wildfires and drought.
▶ READ MORE

▶ AGRIRECOVERY WEBSITE

PROGRAM SUPPORT:

To request in-person assistance with the AgriRecovery application,

please contact AgriRecovery at:

Ph: 1 888 332 3352 (Toll Free)
Email: [email protected]

INFORMATION SESSION - September 8, 2021

BCCA hosted an update on the AgriRecovery program as well as some of the range rehabilitation efforts including reseeding and range fencing.

▶ RECORDING: BCCA Wildfire and Drought Information Session Recording

▶ PROGRAM SUMMARY PRESENTATION: 2021 Canada-BC Wildfire & Drought AgriRecovery Program Summary

▶ FAQs: 2021 Wildfire AgriRecovery Q&A

AGRISTABILITY

The province has implemented Late Participation in the federal-provincial AgriStability program for 2021; the program provides funding to farmers who have experienced income declines due to crop or livestock losses or market conditions. Late participation means B.C. farmers that are not currently enrolled for the 2021 program year can now apply to enrol up until Dec 31, 2022. Late registrants in the 2021 program will receive a 20 percent lower payment rate than those who proactively enrolled.

For Farmers who are enrolled or will be enrolling in the AgriStability 2021 program year, they will be eligible to receive a much higher interim payment within a few weeks of completing the application forms. Increasing the maximum interim payment from 50% to 75% of the estimated final payment will improve cash flow for farmers and help them continue operations this year.

▶ READ MORE

CONTACTS: If you need help, staff are available to assist you with completing the enrolment forms and process. Please contact the AgriStability Administration at 1-877-343-2767. The New Participant forms are listed below and are available by calling 1‑877‑343‑2767 or by emailing [email protected]

WANTED: Available Hay/Pasture List

BCCA is collecting information on available hay and or pasture for commercial beef producers affected by the wildfire. If you have hay or pasture available, please fill out the form and your information will be shared with those needing to purchase hay or pasture.
**Disclaimer: By filling out this form you are comfortable having your information shared with ranchers in need of hay/pasture for sale. BCCA is not liable for the information collected in this form.