Ethical Cannabis Advocacy

Sensible cannabis policy for farmers

Transparent cannabis advocacy led through democratic governance to advance AAFC agriculture program access and national alignment for Health Canada licenced cannabis farmers.

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Ethical Cannabis Advocacy

Democratic, Credible, and Trustworthy Representation

Cannabis farming needs ethical cannabis advocacy that respects democratic process, protects farm viability, and supports long-term industry stability. National Federation of Cannabis Farmers (NFCF) advances member interests through evidence-led policy work that impacts licensed producers across Canada and supports current and future generations of Canadian cannabis farmers.

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What Ethical Cannabis Advocacy Means at NFCF

Member-led priorities

• Appointed delegates from regional FCF organizations and NFCF-approved industry associations set priorities through governance processes.
• National board oversight keeps advocacy aligned with member direction and documented decisions.

Evidence-led policy development

• Focus stays on practical farm impacts, measurable outcomes, and research-informed positions.
• Academic and third-party research outputs translate into farmer-ready policy positions.

Transparency and accountability

• Governance records, clear roles, and documented decisions support trust across producers, partners, and institutions.
• Ethics expectations support respectful conduct and consistent standards in public-facing work.

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National Objective: Access to AAFC Agriculture Programs

Primary national objective

• Ethical cannabis advocacy focuses on access to agriculture programs under Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) for Health Canada licenced producers.

Why AAFC program access matters

• Alignment with agriculture program access positions cannabis farming alongside other Canadian agricultural commodities.
• Program access supports farm resilience, research adoption, and longer-term sector planning.

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National Progress Metrics used to Measure Alignment

Membership and scale targets

• Over 750+ Health Canada licenced farms represented as the national stakeholder base.
• Growth targets referenced across national positioning include 300+ licences and 900+ acres.

Provincial alignment targets

• National alignment target referenced across positioning includes 2/3 of provinces.
• Representation aims for fair provincial voice across licence classes and farm business models.

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How to support National Objectives

Join and participate

1. Join an FCF organization.
2. Participate in delegate-led priorities and governance cycles.
3. Submit policy issues and farm impact evidence through member channels.

Step into national leadership

1. Run for National Board of Director roles.
2. Support ethical governance practices that strengthen trust and national credibility.