What We Do
The National Cattle Feeders’ Association (NCFA) was established in 2007 to represent Canadian cattle feeders on national issues and to work in collaboration with other cattle organizations across the country.
Our Focus
The NCFA operates in alignment with government and industry to develop workable solutions for the feedlot sector. Our demonstrated successes prove many voices with a similar message have greater impact for cattle feeders. Our initiatives clearly demonstrate our unique role and contribution to the governance and organizational infrastructure of Canada’s beef industry.

Strategic Pillars
Sustainable Growth and Profitability
Purpose – Create a business and trade environment that facilitates industry growth, profitability, and sustainability.
Competitiveness
Purpose – Influence the public policy and regulatory regime to enhance the competitiveness of the cattle feeding sector in Canada
Industry Leadership and Partnership
Purpose – Strengthen the Canadian beef industry by serving as a credible and solutions-oriented advocate for cattle feeders and undertaking collaborative efforts with industry partners.
Strategic plan
How does the NCFA represent Canadian cattle feeders on national issues? Download our strategic plan here for complete details.
Advocacy
2020 Advocacy Highlights

Latest Advocacy News
Submission for the Pre-Budget Consultations in Advance of the Upcoming Federal Budget
NCFA has several recommendations for the government ahead of the upcoming federal budget including tackling … Read...
National Feedlot AMU/AMR Surveillance Project
The National Feedlot AMU/AMR Surveillance Project team has developed documents with important information regarding Bovine … Read More
Update on National Working Group on Animal Transport
NCFA has been leading work with the National Working Group on Animal Transport as it … Read More
Pan-Canadian School Food Policy
NCFA, along with Canadian Cattle Association and Canadian Meat Council, have submitted a letter to … Read More
Request for an extension of the implementation of re-evaluation Decision RVD2021-04, Lambda-cyhalothrin and Its Associated End-use Products
NCFA, along with other industry partners have submitted a request to Minister of Health Jean-Yves … Read...