National Commodity Board

Amplifying the voice of cannabis farmers

National commodity board governance unifying delegates from FCF organizations and NFCF-approved associations, strengthening agricultural representation for cannabis farming.

Canada's National Commodity Board

Federation-led governance for fair farm representation

Cannabis farming needs a credible national commodity board that runs on clear rules, fair representation, and public accountability. National Federation of Cannabis Farmers (NFCF) operates as a federation of federations, unifying regional Federation of Cannabis Farmers (FCF) organizations and NFCF-approved industry associations under one national banner.

Membership and Representation

Who our members are

• National Members: appointed delegates from regional FCF organizations and NFCF-approved industry associations
• Participation reflects Health Canada farm classes and cannabis industry associations that represent producers

A federation of federations

• Regional FCF organizations represent local and provincial priorities
• NFCF-approved industry associations bring sector expertise
• NFCF aligns both groups into one national mandate and one national vote path

Fair voice across provinces

• Representation aims to reflect all provinces
• The goal is an equal voice across farm sizes, licence types, and market roles

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Ethical Governance Benefits for Industry Producers

Ethically run governance supports:

• Consistent decision-making and documented rules
• Transparent leadership selection
• Clear accountability for directors and officers
• Higher trust for partners, regulators, and buyers
• Stronger credibility for cannabis farming as an agricultural commodity

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Simplified Election Process

The process follows the Membership Policy and By-Laws, structured for clarity and fairness:

1. FCF organizations and NFCF-approved associations appoint delegates as NFCF members
2. Eligibility confirms good standing under membership rules
3. Director nominations open before the election meeting
4. Voting occurs at the member meeting, using the approved voting method
5. Results record in meeting minutes, with director terms beginning per the By-Laws
6. Board leadership roles follow the officer selection rules set in governance documents

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Why Unify Under One Banner for CFA Recognition

The Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA) is a farmer-funded national umbrella organization formed in 1935, made up of provincial general farm organizations and national and interprovincial commodity groups, representing about 190,000 Canadian farm families through member organizations.

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Unifying FCF organizations and NFCF-approved associations under NFCF supports:

• A clearer national structure aligned with how CFA organizes membership and policy work
• A stronger national voice for cannabis farming in cross-commodity policy discussions
• A pathway to present evidence-based positions that reflect multiple provinces and farm classes

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How Producers can Lead the Farming Industry

1. Join FCF as a Community Member
2. Be a Community Leader in the organization
3. Apply to serve as an FCF Board of Director
4. Register as an NFCF National Member
5. Run for National Board of Director roles
6. Help shape national priorities for cannabis farming