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Do I need a permit to start a beef operation?
A permit is not required to raise beef, but some municipal governments have zoning bylaws that affect the number of animals you can have on a property. It is advisable to check with your local government office (municipal, regional district) prior to starting a farm business.
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Are there quotas or other methods of marketing allocations?
No, beef cattle are not sold under a quota system.
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How do I market my beef animals?
There are several methods of marketing beef animals. These include public auctions, private treaty sales, computer sales and video sales. InfoBasket has dedicated category C to marketing and trade. Please go to this section for a detailed breakdown of marketing strategies and topics for beef producers and processors.
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Is there any government support available for start-up producers?
There are several federally and provincially funded programs that provide support for start-up producers. Each program has different aims — some focus on exports, while others focus on research. These programs have strategic priorities and formalized eligibility and application guidelines. And many programs provide services rather than funding. Funding programs include:
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Electronic Information Service
Provides information on inspection, regulations, industry information, research and technology, and human resources.
Website: http://www.agr.gc.ca/B.C. Investment Agriculture Foundation
A non-profit agricultural association that helps fosters growth in the agri-food industry. A secondary role is to assist industry in responding to current issues facing the sector.
Phone: 250 356-1833
Fax: 250 953-5162
Website: http://www.iafbc.ca/Business Development Bank of Canada
Provides information on financial products, venture capital, and consulting services.
Website: http://www.bdc.caCanada/British Columbia Business Service Centre
A business resource centre that provides information on starting a new business, entering new markets, accessing government programs and services, taxation, and regulations.
Phone: 604 775-5525
Fax: 604 775-5520
Website: http://www.smallbusinessbc.ca/Canadian Trade Commissioner Service
Assists companies to succeed in the global marketplace.
Website: http://www.infoexport.gc.ca/If you are looking for general information on export marketing, financing and logistics, go to http://exportsource.ca/
Export Development Corporation
Provides programs that can assist Canadian exporters to compete in foreign markets.
Website: http://www.edc.caFarm Credit Corporation (FCC)
The FCC offers innovative products and services to farmers and small- and medium-sized agri-businesses. The family farm has been and will continue to be the main focus of their lending operations. They also support farmer-controlled diversification initiatives and value-added agricultural operations on the farm and beyond the farm gate.
Website: http://fcc-sca.ca/Industry Canada
Provides programs and funding to assist with exporting and research and development.
Website: http://www.ic.gc.ca/ic_wp-pa.htmWestern Economic Diversification Canada (WD)
WD offers a network of business professionals to help with business planning and development, accessing capital, export or trade development, selling to government markets, and providing information on government programs and services for which a business may be eligible.
Website: http://www.wd.gc.ca/
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How much land do I need to be considered for a Crown range tenure?
The allocation and continuation of range agreements for grazing is usually based on the ability to produce adequate forage from ranch base lands. This is termed commensurability and is determined and applied at the discretion of the Ministry of Forests and Range District Manager. It is the responsibility of the applicants to be commensurate and holders to remain commensurate
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Where can I find information about Commensurability?
Refer to the Range Manual (Chapter 3) posted on the BC Ministry of Forests and Range web site, at http://www.for.gov.bc.ca/tasb/manuals/policy/resmngmt/rm-toc.htm.
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How can I get a Crown range tenure?
Many established ranches already have crown range tenure associated with their operations which may be transferred to the new landowner near the time of purchase provided the appropriate paperwork is completed with the Ministry of Forests & Range.
There are three types of crown forage tenures for grazing; Grazing Leases, Grazing Licences, and Grazing Permits, and a fourth type of crown forage tenure known as a Hay Cutting Permit/Licence. To avoid confusion, care should be taken to use the correct terminology for the types of tenure.
Grazing licences and permits (and hay cutting permits) are available through the BC Ministry of Forests and Range. Consult with the Range Officer at your nearest BC Ministry of Forests and Range District Office, or/and website: http://www.for.gov.bc.ca/mof/regdis.htm,
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How can I get a Crown range lease?
New grazing leases are no longer issued in BC, although the existing grazing leases are generally renewable.
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Can I get crown land to develop a ranch?
In some areas it may still be possible to obtain arable crown land to develop a ranch. For more information please visit: http://www.al.gov.bc.ca/clad/tenure_programs/programs/agricultureex/index.html,
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What are the legal requirements and suggested processes for allocating grazing vacancies?
Refer to the Range Manual posted on the BC Ministry of Forests and Range web site at http://www.for.gov.bc.ca/tasb/manuals/policy/resmngmt/rm-toc.htm
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How many acres per cow do I need to pasture my herd?
This answer depends on many different factors, including your location, soil type, irrigation capabilities and climate. For more information contact your District Agrologist or agriculture supplier.
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How much water does a cow drink?
A summary of water intakes by various classes of beef cattle (i.e. cows, yearlings etc) can be found in Section A 1.3.1.5 of the Beef Community.
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Do I have to feed a mineral to my beef cows?
It is generally recommended that beef animals be fed a mineral designed for your area to guard against deficiencies. In InfoBasket, please refer to Section A 1.3.1 Principles of Nutrition in the Beef Community.
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What are the rules and regulations regarding branding cattle in British Columbia?
Ownership Identification Inc. (OII) was designated by the Ministry of Agriculture and Lands in 1997 to administer a brand registration and inspection program for livestock (cattle and horses) in British Columbia. For information on branding techniques, policies and procedures, branding registration and general branding articles, please visit http://www.ownership-id.com/
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