Established in 1961, the BCCMB is a regulatory body responsible for overseeing the production and marketing of chicken in British Columbia. Its mission is to “engage with stakeholders to lead a growing chicken industry while enhancing the public trust.” The Board achieves this by managing the province’s chicken supply management system, a framework that balances production with consumer demand to ensure market stability for growers.

In 2024, the BCCMB licenced approximately 318 chicken growers who collectively produced 266 million kg of chicken meat for BC consumers. The BCCMB’s core functions include setting the provincial “live price” for chicken, allocating quota to growers, and enforcing industry regulations related to on-farm food safety and animal care. This ensures a fair return for producers and a consistent, quality product for the market

The BCCGA is a non-profit organization that represents the interests of BC’s chicken farmers. The BCCGA provides a voice for farmers, ensuring their perspectives are heard and considered in the Board’s decision-making process, particularly on matters such as quota allocation, pricing,  and policy changes. The BCCGA also runs educational programs, such as “Poultry in Motion,” to connect the public with local farmers and farming practices.