BC Salmon Farmers Association

The BC Salmon Farmers Association is a forum for communication and cooperation within the salmon farming sector, and the focal point for liaison between the industry and government. We also provide information to the public and stakeholders about salmon farming, and coordinate industry-wide activities, research, and community events. Our members include both farmed salmon producers, and many of the companies who provide services and supplies to them. The BCSFA was established in 1984 and is based in Campbell River, British Columbia.

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

Another Milestone Achieved in Drive for Highest 3rd Party Environmental Certification

Salmon farming companies in British Columbia continue to put investment in world leading farming practices into action with two more farms achieving the ASC salmon standard. Cermaq Canada has 20% of its farms ASC certified – announcing that its Brent Island and Venture Point farms, located in the Okisollo Channel near Quadra Island, have now met the standard.

Aug 30, 2016 5:40 PM ET

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Another Milestone Achieved in Drive for Highest 3rd Party Environmental Certification

Aug 30, 2016 5:40 PM ET

B.C. Day Success Story: Homegrown Industry on Pace to Shatter Export Records, Creating Jobs in Coastal Communities and Opportunity for First Nations

Jul 29, 2016 4:30 PM ET

Farm-Raised Salmon is British Columbia’s Top Agricultural Export

Jul 28, 2016 8:30 AM ET

British Columbia Salmon Farmers are Committed to Growing the World’s Best Fish

Jul 25, 2016 2:05 PM ET

Majority of Salmon in BC Farmed in Partnership with First Nations

Jul 19, 2016 5:25 PM ET

B.C. Farmers Achieving Highest Level Sustainability Certification

Jun 24, 2016 1:40 PM ET

Breeding Success Through Partnerships

Jun 21, 2016 10:45 AM ET

Annual BC Shellfish & Seafood Festival Unites Local & International Participants

Jun 15, 2016 12:00 PM ET

World Oceans Day about Environment and Economy

Jun 6, 2016 12:15 PM ET

Building Community Through Food

May 25, 2016 12:45 PM ET

British Columbia Salmon Farmers Make Significant Research Investment

May 10, 2016 4:30 PM ET

Global Demand For B.C. Farm-Raised Salmon at All Time High

May 2, 2016 6:05 PM ET

BC Salmon Farmers Association 2016 Sea Lice Report

Feb 24, 2016 1:00 PM ET

Diet Proves to Be an Adjustment for New Canadians

Feb 4, 2016 7:00 AM ET

Canadian Company Leads Aquaculture Industry with Tech Advancements

Jan 28, 2016 6:00 AM ET

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ASC Certifications

News related to ASC certifications for BCSFA members.

Salmon Farming in British Columbia

A series of four videos provides an inside look at the salmon farming industry in British Columbia

February Heart Month

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Funding Initiative

Following a series of priority-setting workshops with leading academics and science-based research organizations, BC Salmon Farmers Association (BCSFA...

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Farm-Raised Salmon is British Columbia’s Top Agricultural Export

Contributing over $1.1 billion annually to British Columbia’s Economy, salmon farming is the province’s #1 agricultural export with 70% of the product being exported to markets around the world. While the United States remains the largest export market, encouraging demand trends are emerging – especially in China, where exports have more than doubled since 2012 and the appetite for B.C. farm-raised salmon continues to grow.

Jul 28, 2016 8:30 AM ET

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British Columbia Salmon Farmers are Committed to Growing the World’s Best Fish

Salmon farmers in British Columbia are committed to growing the world's best fish and are continually improving their environmental practices.

Jul 25, 2016 2:05 PM ET

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Majority of Salmon in BC Farmed in Partnership with First Nations

Salmon farming in British Columbia is worth more than one billion dollars to the provincial economy and results in over 5,000 well paying, year-round jobs. The majority of this economic impact is seen in rural coastal British Columbia, particularly in First Nations communities.

Jul 19, 2016 5:25 PM ET

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Salmon Farming: First Nations as Partners

Dec 1, 2015 10:00 AM ET

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Salmon Farming: The Economics

70% of British Columbia, Canada's farm-raised salmon heads across the border into restaurants and supermarkets in the United States and Asia, while the remaining 30% is consumed across Canada.

Nov 24, 2015 10:00 AM ET

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Salmon Farming: Growing Fish Sustainably

Salmon farmers in British Columbia are committed to growing the world's best fish and are continually improving their environmental practices. As part of their commitment to sustainability, members of the BC Salmon Farmers Association raising Atlantic Salmon in British Columbia are striving to become 100% certified by the Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) by 2020 – a certification that is currently only held by 66 salmon farms around the world.

Nov 17, 2015 10:00 AM ET

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Salmon Farming: The Bigger Picture

British Columbia's farm-raised salmon travels from the farm to cities in Canada, the United States and Asia, getting onto the customer’s plate within 36-to-48 hours. 70% of all salmon consumers worldwide choose farm-raised salmon, and demand continues to increase.

Nov 10, 2015 12:15 PM ET

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