About BCSFA - BC Salmon Farmers Association

The BC Salmon Farmers Association was established in1984 and its office is based in Campbell River, British Columbia. The Association is the voice of the province's vibrant and growing salmon farming industry, a forum for communication, a vehicle for lobbying, and a point of contact for stakeholders and the public. Its members include both farmed salmon producers, and many of the companies who provide services and supplies to them.

The BC Salmon Farmers Association provides public information about salmon farming and coordinates industry-wide activities such as the BC Salmon Farmers Association Code of Practice, research activities, and various committees and community events. The Association maintains targeted memberships with many local, national and international organizations to represent the broader interests of its membership base and is an active supporter of community initiatives where its members operate.

Mission Statement:
The BC Salmon Farmers Association exists to ensure the international competitiveness of the BC salmon farming industry through:

• effective representation of industry issues
• building a positive image of salmon farming
• promoting the consumption of BC farmed salmon
• providing services to meet the needs of our members

Objectives:

• to farm responsibly
• to play a stewardship role in protecting BC’s aquatic environment
• to produce wholesome, high quality BC salmon
• to increase the demand for BC salmon, especially in the USA, at a price that will sustain a viable salmon farming industry
• to enhance the consumer-friendly image for salmon and promote value-added product lines
• to improve traditional seafood distribution systems and lower costs
• to improve the efficiency and competitiveness of salmon production at all levels, including: increased research into disease prevention and control; enhanced access to more and better varieties of salmonid species; improved production technology and practices; and better management tools

BCSFA Code of Practice

The BC Salmon Farmers Association is committed to maintaining high professional standards within the salmon farming industry. The primary purpose of these standards is to protect the safety and well being of our employees, the natural west coast environment of British Columbia and our farmed salmon stocks.

The BCSFA Working Committee is pleased to introduce the new revised version of the BCSFA Code of Practice. The objectives were to create a document that would meet, or exceed, existing salmon farm regulations in addition to satisfying the expectations of the general public.