We are now BC Dairy Association

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BC Dairy Association

Welcome to BC Dairy Association

We have a new name! But that’s all. We’re the same people, with the same mission, and the same passion for BC milk and innovative nutrition education programs.

OK, carry on...

About Us

The British Columbia Milk Producers Association (BCMPA) is the voice of all dairy farmers in British Columbia.  We are advocates with governments, the media, special interest groups, environmentalists and other industry associations.  Our purpose is to advance the legitimate business interest of this province’s dairy farmers and to promote a vibrant and sustainable industry that supplies only the best quality milk and milk products to our consumers.
We represent all commercial dairy farmers throughout BC and have delegates from all seven regions that are appointed to serve on the BMPA board of directors on three-year terms.  As the umbrella organization it is our role to represent all regions provincially and federally.  The seven provincial regions are: Fraser Valley, Bulkley Valley, Cariboo, Kootenays, Okanagan, Peace River and Vancouver Island.  
We support and work closely with the Dairy Farmers of Canada through six BCMPA delegates nominated to represent BC’s interest at their annual General Meeting and Policy Conference.  Dairy Farmers of Canada is the group that deals with national dairy issues including policy, lobbying and trade, and market development for industrial products.
In this province, BCMPA works alongside the BC Dairy Foundation whose role is to promote and educate the public on fluid milk, nutrition, and healthy living.  We support the BC Agriculture Council and the Canadian Federation of Agriculture as well as provide representatives to over 

The British Columbia Milk Producers Association (BCMPA) is the voice of all dairy farmers in British Columbia.  We are advocates with governments, the media, special interest groups, environmentalists and other industry associations.  Our purpose is to advance the legitimate business interest of this province’s dairy farmers and to promote a vibrant and sustainable industry that supplies only the best quality milk and milk products to our consumers.

We represent all commercial dairy farmers throughout BC and have delegates from all seven regions that are appointed to serve on the BMPA board of directors on three-year terms.  As the umbrella organization it is our role to represent all regions provincially and federally.  The seven provincial regions are: Fraser Valley, Bulkley Valley, Cariboo, Kootenays, Okanagan, Peace River and Vancouver Island.  

We support and work closely with the Dairy Farmers of Canada through six BCMPA delegates nominated to represent BC’s interest at their annual General Meeting and Policy Conference.  Dairy Farmers of Canada is the group that deals with national dairy issues including policy, lobbying and trade, and market development for industrial products.

In this province, BCMPA works alongside the BC Dairy Foundation whose role is to promote and educate the public on fluid milk, nutrition, and healthy living.  We support the BC Agriculture Council and the Canadian Federation of Agriculture as well as provide representatives to over 35 groups, committees and boards throughout the agriculture industry.

Vision for the Future:

Milk, forever at the heart of a healthy community.

Mission Statement:

We are the people of British Columbia's dairy industry:

  • We are Champions. We encourage the consumption of milk and milk products as part of a healthy diet.

  • We are Guardians. We proudly defend and advance the supply management system and policies that contribute to the stability of our industry.

  • We are Stewards. We ensure dairy farming delivers a positive impact on our community and we work to preserve a sustainable, valuable and ethical industry.

  • We are Advocates. Through outreach and engagement, we are at the centre of local and national dialogue about milk and our industry.

  • We are Leaders. We are responsible for the future of the dairy industry and its contribution to the economy, health and culture of British Columbia.

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