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
Foreign Feed Approvals
A letter has been sent to CFIA Feed Program regarding use of foreign decisions for … Read More
Commercial Drivers’ Hours of Service – Transporting Livestock
NCFA, along with other industry associations, sent a letter to Dr. Mary-Jane Ireland, Executive Director, … Read More
Letter to Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade on Bill C-282
The National Cattle Feeders’ Association has serious concerns with Bill C-282 and the profound impacts … Read...
Review of Pan-Canadian Action Plan on Antimicrobial Resistance
NCFA was asked to provide feedback on the Pan-Canadian Action Plan on Antimicrobial Resistance. The … Read More
Re-evaluation decision RVD2021-04 on lambda-cyhalothrin
Associations representing Canadian livestock producers and processors have submitted a letter to the Pest Management … Read More