BC South Peace River
Stockmen's Association
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Age Verification information
**IMPORTANT NEWS ABOUT AGE VERIFICATION**
- Last day for CCIA dangle tags is December 31, 2009. All cattle sold January 1, 2010
and on must have CCIA Radio frequency tags - do not remove dangle tags - cross reference
dangle tag numbers with new RFID tags
- Age verified cattle being shipped to auction marts
MUST HAVE animal birth certificates upon arrival at the stockyard.
Cattle buyers require them before transport.
ABOUT AGE VERIFICATION (AV)
Age verification is when cattle producers record and enter birth date information for
individual (or herds) cattle.
WHY AGE VERIFY?
At present some of Canada's international trading partners are requiring Age Verification
as a prerequisite for export. By Age Verifying their cattle, producers are increasing the
potential for access to domestic and international markets. For these reasons we strongly
recommend that British Columbia producers age verify this years calf crop.
IS IT MANDATORY?
Age verification is still voluntary in BC; however as of January 2009, all calves marketed
into Alberta must be age verified.
GETTING ASSISTANCE WITH VERIFICATION
As a service to our members, the BC South Peace River Stockmen's Association is
assisting those who do not have access to the internet in answering questions regarding Age
Verification and RFID tagging. We offer to provide an age verification service free
of charge. This offer has been extended to all BCCA members in good standing as of the
fall 2009.
Please call Judy Madden at (250) 782-7875.
For those who wish to access services from another area:
Dixie Roberts from Williams Lake has also offered to assist producers to age verify their calves for a $10 fee. Please call Dixie at
(250) 396-7085.
Jesse McKersie from the Kootenay Livestock Association has offered to assist members from
the Kootenay region for a minimum of $10. Please call Jesse at (250)349-5275.
**All age verification providers must have the tag numbers at least two weeks prior to
sale day! And you must fill out a
third party form.
HELPFUL TIPS FOR AGE VERIFICATION
In order to make this age verification process run smoothly this year, keep a record of
all the tags you put in your calves this spring and get it done as soon as possible. It
is very helpful if the tags are used in sequence. Use of tags out of sequence can cause
problems in the age-verification data entry process.
Information for those with internet access:
To enter animal birthdates:
Canadian Livestock Tracking System
For a Third Party Form
(Click Here).
To get help uploading your Age Verification
(Click Here) for step by step help
To get help printing off your calving birth certificate
(Click Here)
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Wildlife - loss to standing forage
Wildlife Damage to Standing Forage
Program Details
The agriculture wildlife program will compensate qualifying producers for unharvested
forage crop intended for livestock feed that has been damaged by wildlife. This program
includes compensation for wildlife damage caused by bison, deer, elk, moose, mountain
sheep, bear, and waterfowl* that have not been held in captivity. * The AWP may include
wildlife or waterfowl damage for any areas outside of existing regional pilots for 2009.
Eligible Agriculture Products
AWP covers both perennial forage crops and annual forage crops used for livestock feed that
is in standing crop as determined by the program.
Eligibility
- Applicant must provide proof of BC Assessment Farm Status
- Applicant must provide proof of private land ownership and/or lease confirmation
- Application to the program can be made regardless of whether or not the applicant has Production Insurance.
- Compensation will only be paid to those participants who have a willingness to engage in "on-farm" mitigation and/or prevention activities.
- Compensation is available for multiple cuts, including aftermath grazing**. (** Eligibility for aftermath grazing by livestock will be regionally specific for 2009).
- Bear damage in silage corn may be eligible for compensation. At a minimum, methodologies for determining verified loss caused by bears in silage corn will be explored, developed, and tested.
Crops that are not eligible:
- Crops grown on land that is uninsurable for production insurance.
- Crops used for lure or intercept feeding.
- Straw or other byproducts
- Crops on grazing land or native pasture
- Crops seeded too late to expect a normal yield.
- Volunteer crops.
- Damage caused by wildlife other than defined wildlife.
- Where livestock have remained in the field after winter dormancy, entered the field prior to adjustment, and /or not been withdrawn for a field during the growing cycle.
- Where crops were harvested and left exposed to wildlife damage due to management practices.
- Crops that have been mowed, swathed, in sheaves or stooks, baled, or in stacks and silage pits collected from the field or in storage.
- Crops intended for grain, seed, pasture, or any purpose other than forage.
- Crops where losses cannot be measured
Damage Reporting & Applications
Applications:
NEW FOR 2009, Applicants must register by telephone, fax or in person for the program no
later than the following deadlines:
- Irrigated / multiple cuts -- March 15
- Single cut -- June 15
If a deadline for the program is missed, then late enrollment into the program may be
reported as soon as wildlife damage is detected. Verified loss determination and
compensation payments for late enrollment will be at the discretion of the AWP.
Reporting:
Growers are encouraged to report the type and number of wildlife causing damage, and time
spent on field.
Crops must not be harvested before adjustment.
Grower must be present at inspection and be able to show where damage has occurred.
Applicants must provide name, address, age of crop, type of crop, number of acres damaged,
legal description, and location and size of fields.
Applicants are required to supply a tax reporting number and signature of authority for
compensation claims.
Compensation
- AWP pays a max of 80% of the verified losses to the crop.
- Losses due to insurable perils (covered by production insurance) are distinguished from damages caused by wildlife.
- Damages caused by wildlife will not indemnify losses covered by other programs such as Production Insurance.
- Less than 10% visual plant damage will not be adjusted, unless otherwise determined by AWP.
- Minimum damage for claim eligibility is $1000 or 20 tons for the Peace River region or dryland regions of the province.
- Compensation value will be determined by methodology established by the AWP
- The AWP will determine hay replacement values, according to region, in October of each calendar year.
Cage Placement
Cages are not mandatory; however, they are a useful tool in measuring the amount of wildlife
damage in a field. Cages should be placed in areas of the field where the wildlife
frequent.
Contacts
Contact your nearest Ministry of Agriculture & Lands office.
- Dawson Creek 1-877-772-2200
- Fort St John 1-888-822-1345
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Wild Predator Loss Control & Compensation Program
Wild Predator Loss Control & Compensation Program
If you are experiencing predator-cattle problems,
call toll free 1-866-398-2848 - 24 hour service
CONTACT:
Drew Carmichael, Program Manager
Agriculture & Rural Development Corporation (ARDCorp)
#230 - 32160 South Fraser Way, Abbotsford, BC V2T 1W5
P (604) 854-4483 | TF 1-866-522-3447 | F (604) 854-4485 |
www.ardcorp.ca
24 hr Report Line Toll Free 1-866-398-2848
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
The WPLCCP is designed to reduce the economic impact of wild predators on cattle by reducing
cattle losses using preventative measures. The secondary objective is to address damage
reduction measures. The third objective is to provide compensation for a portion of the
losses incurred where losses occurred prior to ranchers being able to take preventative
measures, or where preventative measures were impractical or unsuccessful.
DELIVERY
The program is delivered by the B.C. Agricultural Research and Development Corporation
(ARDCORP) -- a subsidiary of the BC Agriculture Council -- whose mandate is to
cost-effectively deliver programs and services to BC's primary agriculture industry.
FUNDING
The program is funded by the Investment Agriculture Foundation.
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Verified Beef Production & Certification
British Columbia - Verified Beef Production Program
Annette Moore, Provincial Coordinator
3732 Millar Court, Abbotsford, BC V2S 7K5 : Tel (604) 859-5962
Toll Free 1-888-700-4404 : Fax (604) 648-8761 : qfirst@telus.net
VBP is designed to minimize potential beef food safety hazards on your farm operation
using the internationally accepted food safety standard called "HACCP" (pronounced haa-sip).
For the majority of beef operations, VBP complements the excellent practices already in
place and demonstrates due diligence to your buyers and to the world. It is voluntary. It
is simple.
"NEW FUNDING PROGRAMS COMING SOON" - Watch for details on how to apply
HERE and the
BC Agricultural Research & Development Corporation's website:
ARDCORP
3 Ways to Learn about VBP:
- Tele-workshops - attendance is via a toll free number
- Basic On-Line training - available anytime & is compatible for both dial-up & high speed systems
- On-site regional workshops - requires a sponsor or registration fees
New Tele-workshop dates scheduled monthly
Allow one week for mailing of workshop package. There is no obligation to participate
further.
For more information simply contact:
Annette Moore, BC-VBP Program Coordinator
Phone (604) 859-5962: Toll Free (in BC) 1-888-700-4404: Email
vbp@cattlemen.bc.ca
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Environmental Farm Plan
Environmental Farm Planning
What is an Environmental Farm Plan?
An environmental farm plan is a voluntary and confidential risk assessment that you do for
your own farm. It is an educational program for farm families that will share new knowledge
about environmental practices. The goal of the farm plan is to help ensure productive,
profitable and sustainable agriculture for generations to come.
How do we complete an Environmental Farm Plan?
Steps to developing your own environmental farm plan (EFP) include:
- Contact your local EFP Advisor or ARDCORP
- Complete a your own confidential risk assessment workbook
- Develop an action plan that fits with your farm budget
- Apply best management practices to your farm operation
- Plan to review your EFP in future years
Access to Beneficial Management Practices cost-share funding for projects identified in
your risk assessment workbook are dependent on a completed EFP workbook, Statement of
Completion, and action plan signed off by your EFP Advisor.
Who to contact about Environmental Farm Planning in BC
Peace River local Environmental Farm Plan Advisor
Judy Madden
Ph 250-782-7875
Cell 250-719-8275
doublem@xplornet.com
BC Agriculture Research and Development Corporation (ARDCORP) is overseeing the Environmental
Farm Planning Program.
For More Program Information
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Farm & Riparian Interface Stewardship Program (FRISP)
Farmland - Riparian Interface Stewardship Program
Lee Hesketh, Program Manager
1010 Shuswap River Rd, Lumby, BC V0E 2G9
Ph: (250) 547-6586
FRISP@cattlemen.bc.ca
PROGRAM OUTLINE
The BC Cattlemen's Association is pleased to offer cattle producers of BC the Farmland -
Riparian Interface Stewardship Program (FRISP).
FRISP is designed to help provincial agriculture producers to protect and enhance water
quality, to protect and enhance riparian vegetation, and prevent and mitigate agricultural
impacts on streams and lakes. This will be accomplished by:
- Increasing understanding and cooperation between agencies responsible for resource management and the agricultural community regarding farmland development and use
- Promoting joint planning of habitat restoration and farmland activities between landowners, resource management agencies and community groups
- Increasing awareness of interactions between land use and habitat values
- Resolving conflict that may arise between resource agencies and landowners
FUNDING
There are many partners in the FRISP program: Northern Transboundary Fisheries Commission,
AEIA, Fraser Basic Council/Pacific Salmon Foundations Living Rivers Strategy, and the
Ministry of Agriculture and Lands. The BC Cattlemen's Association continues to seek
funding to extend this valuable stewardship program.
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Farm Safety (FARSHA)
Provincial Ranching Safety Consultant
Reg Steward
3281 Widgeon Road,
Williams Lake, BC V2G 4X5
Phone: 250-392-5937
Cell: 250-305-6427
reg.steward@farsha.bc.ca
cowboygus27@hotmail.com
 List of FARSHA consultants (by region)
Farm safety in British Columbia is organized by the Farm And Ranch Safety & Health
Association (FARSHA). FARSHA's mandate is the development and provision of health
and safety services to BC agriculture, through:
- Training programs for employers, supervisors, and workers - on or off-site
- Booklets, brochures, and other information materials
- Site evaluations
- Consultations and guidance
- Programs for farm workplaces
- Promotion activities, such as displays and information tables at agriculture-related
events.
FARSHA also has a reference library with conference proceedings, research papers, periodicals
such as the Journal of Agricultural Safety and Health, and other materials that may be of
use to farm safety specialists, consultants, or researchers. These materials are not
available for loan, but may be reviewed by appointment at the FARSHA office in Langley,
British Columbia.
FARSHA
Suite #311, 9440 - 202 Street, Langley, BC Canada V1M 4A6
Toll Free: 1-877-533-1789
Phone: :(604) 881-6078
Fax: (604) 881-6079
Email:
farmsafe@farsha.bc.ca
REGIONAL FARM SAFETY CONSULTANTS
FARSHA has divided British Columbia into seven regions and assigned responsibility for
each region to a Regional Safety Consultants (RSC). There are also two consultants with
province-wide responsibilities: a Provincial Ranching Safety Consultants, and a Provincial
Vineyards and Orchards Safety Coordinator. The Senior Health and Safety Consultants, based
at the Langley office, provides additional services in the Fraser Valley, and is fluent
in both English and Punjabi.
The Consultants are all available to:
- Provide booklets and other information on a wide variety of health and safety topics in agriculture
- Work with individual farm employers anywhere in the province, setting up workplace health and safety programs, delivering training courses, and developing solutions to health and safety hazards
- Speak to farm commodity associations, agriculture-related media, and any other organizations concerned with the health and safety of farm employers and workers.
FARSHA
Suite #311, 9440 - 202 Street, Langley, BC Canada V1M 4A6
Toll Free: 1-877-533-1789 Phone: (604) 881-6078 Fax: (604) 881-6079
Email:
farmsafe@farsha.bc.ca
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Fencing Programs
Program Coordinator: Debby Fisher, Contractor
Ph: 250-398-7490 Fax: 250-398-7498
fences@cattlemen.bc.ca
Available Programs
- Crown Range Fencing Program
also known as the Job Opportunities Program (JOP) Fencing Program
This Program is intended to replace aging infrastructure on public lands and remove hazard
trees adjacent to fences, in order to protect them from falling dead trees. Infrastructure
includes fences, cattle guards, water developments, gates etc. The BC Cattlemen's
Association is administering this $5M in Prov/Fed funding.
How to Apply?
Contact your local Ministry of Forests & Range agrologist to have a project considered under
this program. Ministry staff will prioritize and approval all projects submitted by district
agrologists. This program is ONLY for crown land; private lands do not qualify under this
program.
- Highway & Railway Fencing Program
In May 2009, Premier Campbell announced funding for a highway & railway fencing program will
become available. It is anticipated that this program will be implemented in early 2011.
How to apply?
Applications are not available at this time however, the BCCA office is compiling a list of
people interested in receiving applications. An expression of interest form can be found at
www.cattlemen.bc.ca/fencing.htm
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