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 for complete details.
Advocacy
Advocacy Highlights
Latest Advocacy News
Submission on the Emergency Framework for Agriculture in Canada
NCFA and CCA are generally supportive of the 2016 Emergency Management Framework (EMF) as a … Read More
Joint Letter on Bill C-293
NCFA, along with industry partners, submitted a letter to the Senate of Canada to address … Read More
Letter to Minister MacAulay on National Testing Centre for Internationally Trained Veterinarians
NCFA with industry partners, submitted a letter to Minister MacAulay on the need for funding … Read...
Letter Regarding the Interest-free Portion of Loans Under the Advance Payments Program (APP)
In advance of the Fall Economic Statement, NCFA, along with Canada’s agriculture groups, submitted a … Read...
Public Consultations on the Canada-US-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA)
The Canadian beef sector is export-dependent. Each year Canada exports about half the value of … Read More