Canadian Federation of Agriculture

What Canadian Federation of Agriculture does

The Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA) is a federally organized, farmer-funded, nonprofit umbrella advocacy body established in 1935 and headquartered at 21 Florence Street, Ottawa. It represents approximately 190,000 Canadian farm families operating across all commodity types and farm sizes, reaching them indirectly through a federated structure of provincial general farm organizations (covering all 10 provinces and Yukon) and national/interprovincial commodity groups such as Dairy Farmers of Canada, Chicken Farmers of Canada, and the Canadian Pork Council. CFA's core function is to coordinate these members into a single, unified policy voice, develop positions through a grassroots, democratic consultative process, and engage federal and provincial governments on agricultural policy, trade, business risk management, and regulatory matters.

CFA operates a small national office staff of roughly 8 people under Executive Director Scott Ross and President Keith Currie. Its revenue is derived primarily from membership dues paid by provincial and commodity member organizations, supplemented by a tiered Corporate Partnership program (Corporate Partner, Executives, Leaders) and event sponsorships from agricultural suppliers and financial institutions including Farm Credit Canada, BASF, Corteva, Nutrien, Fertilizer Canada, MNP, OCP North America, Princess Auto, CN Rail, and the Canadian Canola Growers Association. Distribution is membership-mediated rather than commercial, with policy and program information flowing through the federated member network and supplemented by digital channels (website, social media, the quarterly Food for Thought newsletter), annual events (AGM, Summer Meeting, Canada's Agriculture Day, Food Freedom Day, Canadian Agricultural Safety Week), and formal MOUs with strategic partners.

CFA's deliverables are advocacy programs and initiatives rather than technology products: the Canada Grocery Code (operational January 2026), Let's Grow Canada, Food Freedom Day, the Farmer-Rancher Pollinator Conservation Award, and research publications such as the Data as a Foundation for Sustainable Productivity Growth Report. Recent strategic moves (May 2026) include MOUs with the National Circle for Indigenous Agriculture & Food, Bioenterprise (Canada's Food & Agri-Tech Engine), and the Deans Council of Agriculture, Food and Veterinary Medicine, signalling an expansion into Indigenous agriculture, agri-tech innovation, and academic research partnerships.

Name

Canadian Federation of Agriculture

Legal name

Canadian Federation of Agriculture

Website

https://cfa-fca.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1935

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Canadian Federation of Agriculture is a farmer-funded, national nonprofit umbrella organization founded in 1935 that coordinates provincial general farm organizations and national commodity groups to advocate for approximately 190,000 Canadian farm families on federal policy, trade, and industry issues.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Agricultural Advocacy Services

NAICS

Support Activities for Agriculture and Forestry (115)

SIC

Agricultural Services (700)

akta.pro primary industry

Sustainable Agriculture & Food Systems (BPAGAGAI)

Keywords

• Agricultural advocacy
• Farm policy representation
• National farm federation
• Farmer member organization
• Agricultural policy coordination

Headquarters

HQ city

Ottawa

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: CFA is funded through membership fees from provincial general farm organizations and national/interprovincial commodity groups. The organization describes itself as farmer-funded.
2. Corporate Sponsorship Programs: CFA generates revenue through Corporate Partnership, Corporate Executives, Corporate Leaders, and Event Sponsorship programs. These provide corporate partners access to policy leaders, industry stakeholders, and marketing opportunities within the Canadian agricultural community.

Go-to-market motion1 record

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Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

The Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA) is a farmer-funded, national umbrella advocacy organization that coordinates provincial general farm organizations and national/interprovincial commodity groups to provide a unified voice for Canadian farmers. It develops national agricultural policy through a grassroots, democratic process and delivers programs including the Canada Grocery Code, Let's Grow Canada, Food Freedom Day, Canadian Agricultural Safety Week, Canada's Agriculture Day, the Food for Thought Newsletter, the Farmer-Rancher Pollinator Conservation Award, and research publications.

Product overview

The Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA) is a farmer-funded, national umbrella advocacy organization (not a technology product company) that represents approximately 190,000 Canadian farm families. CFA's programs and initiatives consist of policy advocacy campaigns, awareness programs, and educational resources including: the Canada Grocery Code (voluntary supply chain code of conduct), Let's Grow Canada (national movement celebrating Canadian agriculture), Food Freedom Day (annual food affordability metric), Canadian Agricultural Safety Week, Canada's Agriculture Day, Food for Thought Newsletter, the Farmer-Rancher Pollinator Conservation Award, and research publications like the Data as a Foundation Report. These are advocacy and awareness programs rather than software products or technology platforms.

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Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Let's Grow Canada: A national movement celebrating the food, land, and people who grow Canada's food future.
• Canada Grocery Code
• Food Freedom Day

Products and services

• Canada Grocery Code A voluntary code of conduct for the grocery supply chain that promotes predictability, transparency, and fair dealing between suppliers and retailers. Aimed at grocery industry stakeholders in Canada.
• Let's Grow Canada A national awareness campaign and movement celebrating Canadian food, land, and people across the agriculture and food ecosystem.
• Food Freedom Day An annual metric calculated by CFA that determines the date by which the average Canadian household has earned enough income to pay for the year's grocery bill. Generates public awareness and media coverage.
• Canadian Agricultural Safety Week An annual safety awareness campaign run in partnership with the Canadian Agricultural Safety Association (CASA) to empower producers and families with resources to make farms safer.
• Canada's Agriculture Day A national celebration of Canadian agriculture and food held annually on February 10th, encouraging Canadians to engage with the industry through social media and community events.
• Food for Thought Newsletter A quarterly educational newsletter featuring articles on different sectors and regions of Canadian agriculture, with recipes and insights into the industry. Distributed to subscribers.
• Farmer-Rancher Pollinator Conservation Award An award program recognizing individuals or families who have contributed significantly to pollinator protection on farms. Run in partnership with Pollinator Partnership (P2) and Canadian Forage and Grassland Association (CFGA).
• Data as a Foundation for Sustainable Productivity Growth Report A research report examining the transformative potential of data in the agricultural sector, emphasizing the need for a comprehensive policy and legislative framework to harness advanced data analytics and precision farming benefits.

Quantifiable outcome

• Canadian agriculture contributes nearly $150 billion annually to Canada's GDP
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• National Circle for Indigenous Agriculture & Food (NCIAF)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2026CFA has an MOU with NCIAF, an Indigenous-led non-profit committed to advancing reconciliation within Canadian agriculture. The partnership focuses on promoting Indigenous-led agricultural practices, encouraging dialogue between Indigenous and non-Indigenous agricultural communities, supporting food security policy development, and advocating for agricultural innovation. The agreement also identifies opportunities for farm-level partnerships between established farmers and Indigenous communities, leveraging NCIAF's connections to First Nation reserves managing approximately 1.5 million acres of cropland.
• Bioenterprise (Canada's Food & Agri-Tech Engine)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2026CFA has an MOU with Bioenterprise, Canada's leading agri-tech alliance that unites innovators, partners, and investors to drive agri-food innovation. Under the agreement, CFA contributes industry expertise, strategic guidance, and connections while supporting technology assessment and market needs. Bioenterprise provides access to its innovation ecosystem, network of partners, resources, and emerging technologies. CFA serves as a key industry knowledge partner bringing sector credibility and direct access to producers.
• Deans Council - Agriculture, Food and Veterinary MedicineminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2026CFA has an MOU with the Deans Council, a non-profit whose members are Deans of Agriculture, Food and Veterinary Medicine Faculties at Canadian universities. The partnership establishes collaboration on research, education and skills, health and safety, and innovation relating to Canada's primary agriculture and food system. The Council delivers leadership in science and innovation to support economic growth and sustainability.

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Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Strengths4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/CanadianFederationofAgriculture
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/canadian-federation-of-agriculture
• Instagraminstagram.com/cfa_fca

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Profiles6 records

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