We are a grassroots commodity organisation
serving cultivation managers & head growers
at Health Canada licenced cannabis facilities.
We are an agriculture
commodity organisation
serving head growers &
cultivation managers at
Health Canada licenced
cannabis farms.
A few of our cannabis farm members grow with:
A few of our farm members grow with:
Supporting Farmers Across Canada
We are a nonprofit agriculture
commodity organisation
for cannabis farmers.
We are a not-for-profit
commodity organisation
for cannabis farmers.
FCF brings Health Canada licenced cannabis farmers together
to connect with like-minded growers, strengthen leadership ability,
drive education & research, and shape the future of the industry.
FCF brings together Health Canada licenced cannabis farmers to connect with like-minded growers, strengthen leadership ability, drive research, and shape the future of the industry.
Trusted Cannabis Farming Network
We provide a community
for cultivation professionals,
all on one easy-to-use app.
We provide a community
for cannabis growers,
all on one app.
One App. Hundreds of cannabis farmers. FCF provides a secure
online community where head growers & cultivation managers can
talk shop, share research, and explore business opportunities.
One easy-to-use app. Hundreds of cannabis growers. FCF provides a secure online community where head growers and cultivation managers can talk shop and explore business opportunities.
Cannabis Agriculture Leadership Program
We develop stronger leaders
who want to create an impact
in the future of cannabis.
We grow stronger leaders
who will lead an impact in
the future of the industry.
FCF’s Cannabis Agriculture Leadership Program trains cannabis
cultivation professionals to become confident national leaders
through professional development & leadership assessments.
FCF offers cannabis cultivation professionals a cannabis leadership program designed to produce confident industry leaders through professional development & leadership assessments online.
Network with Like-Minded
Cultivation Professionals
Connect with cannabis farmers across the country.
Join a trusted community made exclusively for
head growers and cultivation managers of Health
Canada licenced cannabis farms, all in one app.
Develop Stronger Cannabis
Farming Leadership Skills
Monthly online cannabis agriculture education
seminars designed for confident industry leaders.
Learn about cannabis farming at a national level.
Develop a leadership toolkit you’ll use every day.
Create an Impact as a
Community of Farmers
Join our community, network with cultivation
professionals, challenge yourself as an industry
leader, participate in research projects, support
FCF's mission, and watch the regulators listen.
Academic Cannabis Research
We collaborate with academic
institutions on cannabis research
that supports cannabis farmers.
We work with academics
on cannabis research
that supports farmers.
Researchers provide project resources; farmers provide the evidence. FCF bridges the two
through grant proposals, project management, marketing, and data integrity. Results are
simplified in farmer-ready reports, safeguarding sensitive member/licence holder details,
while producing evidence-based research that shapes policy and cannabis ag practices.
Researchers provide the resources, farmers provide the evidence. FCF bridges academic research and cannabis farmers through grant proposals, project management, and data integrity. Results are simplified in farmer-ready reports, safeguarding sensitive licence holder details, while producing evidence-based research that shapes policy and farming practices.
Farmer-Led Educational Industry Events
We share evidence-based research
through cannabis industry events,
led by cannabis farmers.
We promote evidence-
based research at events,
led by cannabis farmers.
Skip the expensive trade shows. FCF's education focused events invite one-on-one
farmer-retailer conversations. Retailers learn cultivation insights, production realities,
and the stories behind high-performing SKUs in the market, directly from the farmers.
Skip the expensive trade shows. FCF's education-focused single day events invite 1-on-1 farmer-retailer conversations. Attendees learn cultivation insights, production realities, and the stories behind high-performing SKUs in the market, directly from the cannabis farmers.
Farmer-Led Regional Board of Directors
We are governed by an elected
board representing farmers across
all FCF Regional Zones in Canada.
We are governed by an
elected board of directors
of cannabis farmers.
Nine regional directors across Ontario, and three board-elected national seats,
keep governance close to the farm. The regional farmer-led board approve budgets,
sharpen policies, strengthen accountability, and drive cross-provincial growth plans.
Nine regional directors across Ontario, and three board-elected national seats, keep governance close to the farm. The regional farmer-led board approve budgets, sharpen policies, strengthen accountability, and drive cross-provincial membership growth plans.
Industry partners supporting the online community,
farmer-led industry events, academic research,
and the cannabis farming leadership program:
The Federation of
Cannabis Farmers is
powered by:
Together, we can shape the future of farming.
We are the Federation of Cannabis Farmers.
We are the
Federation of
Cannabis Farmers
Join a trusted community of cannabis cultivation professionals passionate about cannabis farming,
advancing cannabis research, shaping policy, and making an impact in the industry.
The voice of Health Canada licenced farmers.
About FCF
Discover how a network of growers formed Canada’s first national cannabis farming commodity organisation,
united by community, transparency, trust, professional development, and evidence-based policy action.
Discover how a network of growers formed Canada’s first national cannabis farming commodity organisation, united by community, transparency, trust, professional development, and evidence-based policy action.
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The Story Behind The Federation
Why FCF Exists
FCF exists to bring together Health Canada licenced cannabis farmers under one banner to:
be part of a trusted online farming community of cultivation professionals
participate in the Cannabis Agriculture Leadership Program for cultivation leaders
access agriculture grants to pursue academic cannabis research projects
communicate directly with federal and provincial policy decision-makers
Cannabis is a new agricultural commodity in Canada, regulated by Health Canada since October 2018. In Canada, there are over 200 agricultural commodities, and commodity organisations that respectfully support their farmers.For cannabis farming to ethically mature and stabilize as an industry, cannabis farmers across the country realized a national commodity organisation that unites the voices of farmers and existing associations under one banner was necessary. This is why a community of like-minded cannabis farmers from across the country gathered together and formed a producer-led commodity organisation that will advance their shared interests and support the future of cannabis farming.
The combination of nationwide community development, virtual leadership education, academic cannabis research projects, and policy influence positions FCF as an important organisation for every Health Canada licenced cannabis farm to be part of.FCF believes cannabis farmers and existing associations will work stronger, together.
How FCF Began
The origin of the Federation of Cannabis Farmers (FCF) was inspired by the Advanced Agriculture Leadership Program (AALP) and the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA).On March 2025, at Advanced Agricultural Leadership Program (AALP) Class 20 Graduation, in the 40 year history of AALP delivering an executive level agriculture leadership program, one of the first cannabis industry professionals was graduating the AALP program.At the AALP Class 20 Graduation, the participant connected with managers and executives from the Ontario Minister of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness (OMAFA) and the Ministry of Agriculture, Food & Rural Affairs. These officials respectfully highlighted the cannabis sector’s lack of leadership and lack of a unified commodity voice similar to long-standing commodity boards in agriculture. Acknowledging this is a problem was the first step forward towards a solution that will support farmers and the future of cannabis farming.Weeks earlier, the same AALP Class 20 participant had connected with a manager of the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) during an agricultural trades mission in the Baltic states. The AALP participant learned how farming and commodity organisations support their industry & advocates on behalf of their farm members. The AALP participant believed this is what was missing in the cannabis industry. The AALP participant saw this is an opportunity.The AALP Class 20 participant learned how several other agriculture commodities matured and knew what needed to be done to support cannabis farmers. The education, experiences and network gained from the Advanced Agriculture Leadership Program (AALP), was the genesis behind a farmer-governed commodity organisation that aims to strengthen leadership, research, education, and policy for licenced cannabis farmers across Canada.
Who Guides FCF
FCF follows a farmer-first governance chain. Organisational direction comes from the FCF Leadership Team, made up of the Chairperson and, starting in 2026, an Executive Director jointly appointed by the Chair and the Executive Advisory Board.The Chairperson - an AALP Class 20 alumni with cannabis farming, digital marketing, and association-management experience - oversees strategy, community development, digital business development, and ensures every decision stays rooted in FCF's ethical values that support the membership & the industry. The leadership team reports to a Producer-Led Board of Directors, with member election campaigns scheduled for Spring 2026.Supporting the Leadership Team is an Executive Advisory Board of hand-selected subject-matter experts who support FCF’s mission and vision for the future of cannabis farming. Each advisor is approved by the Chairperson and brings long-term value through technical guidance on agriculture, government relations, cannabis farming, academic research, policy, and industry trends. FCF's Executive Advisory Board is the heart of the organisation.The FCF Executive Advisory Board:
reviews and strengthens plans to present to the Producer-Led Board.
provides evidence-based feedback and experience-based guidance.
contributes to the FCF community, industry events, and leadership programming.
The Executive Advisory Board members formally report to the Leadership team, ensuring a tight feedback loop between expert insight, industry experience, and operational execution.Together, the Advisory Board, Leadership Team, and the forthcoming Producer-Led Board create a governance structure that remains accountable to cannabis farmers, while drawing on the best knowledge specialists and subject matter experts who believe in FCF's mission.
What is FCF
The Federation of Cannabis Farmers (FCF) is a grassroots, nonprofit, producer-led commodity organisation. FCF unifies and amplifies the voices of our Health Canada licenced cannabis farm members. Modelled after long-standing grain, chicken and dairy agricultural boards, FCF unites growers under one banner to strengthen community, research, education, leadership, and evidence-based policy influence.
Our Mission
FCF is committed to synchronizing and amplifying our farm members voices to strengthen cannabis farming as an agriculture commodity, and to advocate for our cannabis farm members on issues that impact over 700+ legal cannabis farming operations across Canada.
Our Vision
FCF believes that farmers, policy makers, and existing associations can operate stronger together. FCF creates one unified, ethical, credible and trusted voice that represents and advocates for the cannabis industry, under one single, farmer-led commodity organisation.
Our Values
FCF believes that future generations of Canadian cannabis farmers will benefit from; a national grower community of like-minded farmers, academic cannabis research projects, and an executive level cannabis leadership program developed for cultivation professionals.
FCF delivers a trusted community of like-minded growers, professional development, practical leadership tools, academic research opportunities, and a unified voice that advocates and protects Health Canada licenced cannabis farmer across the country.
Our Mission:
FCF is committed towards leading the unified voice of our farmers,
strengthening cannabis farming as an agricultural commodity, and
advocating for our cannabis farm members on issues that
impact over 750+ legal farms across Canada.
FCF is committed towards leading the unified voice of our farmers, strengthening cannabis farming as an agricultural commodity, and advocating for our cannabis farm members on issues that impact over 750+ legal farms across Canada.
Our Values
FCF's values guide every decision the organisation makes. Decisions that serve FCF's farm members and supports the future of cannabis farming.
| FCF Values | What this means in practice |
|---|---|
| Organisational Transparency | AGM updates, board meeting minutes, organisational budgets, industry event programming, and academic research data are made accessible to all our farm members. No hidden agendas. |
| Trusted Cannabis Farming Community | Members access a secure, invite-only online community, quarterly regional meet ups, and cultivator-focused forum channels where talented & like-minded growers network and exchange industry insight. |
| Professional Development | The Cannabis Agriculture Leadership Program (CALP) blends online learning, mentorship, and professional development sessions, building stronger leadership and team-management skills. |
| Producer-Led Leadership | Membership annually elect regional board of directors, which represent the voices of active Health Canada Standard Cultivation, Micro-Cultivation and Nursery Licence Holders across Canada. |
| Academic Collaboration | FCF works with universities, colleges, accredited labs, R&D licenced facilities, nutrient companies, provincial wholesalers, commodity organisations, farming organisations, and government organisations. |
| Evidence-Based Regulatory Reform | All advocacy on policy recommendations rely on peer-reviewed research and/or on-farm trials, led by accredited academic institutions and licenced cannabis farms nationwide. |
Organisational Transparency
How FCF delivers this value:
AGM updates, board meeting minutes, organisational budgets, industry event programming, and academic research data are made accessible to all our farm members. No hidden agendas.
Trusted Cannabis
Farming Community
How FCF delivers this value:
Members access a secure, invitation-only forum, quarterly regional meet-ups, and cultivator-focused channels where talented & like-minded growers network and exchange industry insight.
Professional Development & Leadership Training
How FCF delivers this value:
The Cannabis Agriculture Leadership Program (CALP) blends online learning, mentorship, and professional development sessions, building stronger leadership and team-management skills.
Producer-Led
National Board
How FCF delivers this value:
Membership annually elect regional board of directors, which represent the voices of active Health Canada Standard Cultivation, Micro-Cultivation and Nursery Licence Holders across Canada.
Academic & Accredited
Research Collaborations
How FCF delivers this value:
FCF works with universities, colleges, accredited labs, R&D licenced facilities, nutrient companies, provincial wholesalers, commodity organisations, farming organisations, and government organisations.
Academic & Accredited Collaborations
How FCF delivers this value:
FCF works with universities, colleges, accredited labs, R&D licenced facilities, nutrient companies, provincial wholesalers, commodity organisations, farming organisations, and government organisations.
Evidence-Based
Regulatory Reform
How FCF delivers this value:
All advocacy on policy recommendations rely on peer-reviewed research and/or on-farm trials, led by accredited academic institutions and licenced cannabis farms nationwide.
FCF Milestones
Since the inception of the idea in March 2025, FCF has organically grown from concept to commodity organisation. The milestones below highlight key moments throughout FCF's journey that underpin our producer-led mission as a cannabis farming commodity organisation.
March 28, 2025
The Genesis of FCF
At the Advanced Agriculture Leadership Program (AALP) Class 20 Graduation, an AALP Class 20 participant connected with the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness, and the Ministry of Rural Affairs about the leadership gap in cannabis farming industry, and the lack of collaboration as an agricultural commodity.Weeks earlier, on an AALP agriculture trades mission in the Baltic states, the same participant met a manager of the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA). The AALP participant learned how farming & commodity organisations support farmers across 200 agricultural commodities in Canada.These two experiences and relationships formed throughout the Advanced Agriculture Leadership Program (AALP) combined to set the blueprint for the Federation of Cannabis Farmers - a commodity organisation that supports Health Canada licenced cannabis farmers.
April 27, 2025
Start-up Updates Pt. 1
Milestones
FCF Website domain purchased
FCF Advisory board planning completed
FCF Advisory board application completed
FCF Brand assets completed
FCF Brand visual identity completed
FCF Brand guideline completed
FCF Membership application completed
FCF Leadership program application completed
FCF Online community dev completed
FCF Online database completed
New Updates
FCF Funding/Income plans in development
FCF Website wireframe in development
FCF Advisory board invites in progress
FCF Business plan in progress
May 25, 2025
New Board Member joins FCF!
The FCF Executive Advisory Board welcomes
Dr. Av Singh, Executive Director,
Scotian Cannabis Alliance.About Dr. Av Singh:
Dr. Av Singh is the Executive Director of the Scotian Cannabis Alliance; The Head of Quality at Northern-Leaf (Jersey, Channel Islands); the Chief Scientific Officer at Adonis Living Soils; and as the Scientific Advisory Chair with Cannaray (UK). Dr. Singh has authored over 250 peer-reviewed papers, chapters, and extension articles and has been an invited speaker to over 600 workshops, conferences, symposia as well as guest-lecturing at over 30 universities in Canada, the US, the UK, and India.
May 27, 2025
FCF's First Unofficial Event
Milestone
FCF hosts their first unofficial cannabis industry grower dinner event at Karahi Boys (Queen Street Location).More Information
The event developed organically and unintentionally amongst growers within our network in under a week. Guests invited were head growers, cultivation mangers, nutrient company owners, distributors, and a few special international guests in town. Growers attending the event were invited to a group chat to stay connected after the event. What started off as a dinner for 4, ended up as a party of 63 at the viral Karahi Boys downtown location, featuring an AYCE Pakistani buffet, sponsored by Hawthorne Gardening Company and Hydrotek.
May 31, 2025
Start-up Updates Pt. 2
Milestones
FCF Sponsorship tiers completed
FCF Membership pricing completed
FCF Industry event planning completed
FCF Website wireframe completed
FCF Privacy policy completed
FCF Terms of service completed
FCF Community guidelines completed
New Updates
FCF Sponsorship application in development
FCF Governance & bylaws in development
FCF Website copywriting in development
FCF Advisory board invites in progress
FCF Business plan in progress
June 5, 2025
New Board Member joins FCF!
The FCF Executive Advisory Board welcomes
Scott Golem, Research Facilities Manager,
Niagara College (NOTL Campus).About Scott Golem:
Scott Golem is the Research Facilities Manager with the Horticultural and Environmental Sciences and Innovation Centre (HESIC) at Niagara College (NOTL Campus). Scott served as a Research Lead at HESIC, where he spearheaded cannabis and hemp projects, as well as projects under the Greenhouse Technology Network (GTN). Scott holds a BSc in Forensic Science from Trent University, an MSc in Biotechnology from Brock University, and a Post-graduate Certificate in Commercial Cannabis Production from Niagara College.
June 6, 2025
New Board Member joins FCF!
The FCF Executive Advisory Board welcomes
Todd Neault, Founder/CEO, Rosin Heads.About Todd Neault:
Todd Neault, Founder & CEO of Rosin Heads, will be serving on the board as a Subject Matter Expert in Cannabis Marketing/Branding & Cannabis Edibles. As the Founder and CEO of Canada's most innovative cannabis brand, Todd's journey has been marked by a relentless pursuit of product innovation and market growth. Todd's expertise lies in analyzing market trends and innovating within the fast-evolving cannabis industry.
June 12, 2025
New Board Member joins FCF!
The FCF Executive Advisory Board welcomes
Dr. Max Jones, Associate Professor,
Department of Plant Agriculture,
University of Guelph (UoG).About Dr. Max Jones:
Dr. Max Jones is a professor in the Department of Plant Agriculture, at the University of Guelph. Max has been studying cannabis biology for over 10 years and obtained the first research licence to cultivate cannabis plants at the University of Guelph in 2018. The primary focus of his research program is on cannabis micropropagation and biotechnology, plant production and traditional breeding. Max has published dozens of peer-reviewed journal articles and trained many graduate students in cannabis biology and production.
July 7, 2025
New Board Member joins FCF!
The FCF Executive Advisory Board welcomes
Imran Rashid,
Product Development & Implementation,
Senti Solutions Inc.About Imran Rashid:
Imran Rashid has worked in cannabis extraction since 2012 and has worked with most of the common modalities in the field. Imran currently works for a Canadian extraction equipment manufacturer as the Product Development & Implementation Specialist. Working at a licenced cannabis research facility in Guelph, Imran focuses mainly on industrial production of cannabinoid isolates via hydrocarbon extraction, and uses the experience gained to train operators at client sites throughout North America. Imran is also the founder of Extractwise, which creates extraction education material for consumers, retailers, and students.
July 25, 2025
New Committee Member joins FCF!
The FCF Membership Committee welcomes
Andrew Baukham,
Founder / CEO,
Leven Therapeutics Inc.About Andrew Baukham:
Andrew is the founder and CEO of Leven Therapeutics Inc., a leading Canadian cannabis brokerage specializing in B2B flower and biomass transactions across domestic and international markets including Germany, the UK, Switzerland, and Australia. With a deep focus on quality, compliance, and market intelligence, Andrew has built Leven into a trusted platform that connects small craft growers, greenhouse cultivators, and large-scale producers with domestic and global buyers. Under Andrew’s leadership, Leven has expanded into short-term financing solutions for buyers, real-time price tracking, and AI-powered tools for compliance automation. Andrew also publishes Leven Cannabis Magazine, a publication dedicated to highlighting the people, products, and policies shaping the future of cannabis commerce.
July 26, 2025
New Board Member joins FCF!
The FCF Executive Advisory Board welcomes
Zachary Tietolman,
Founder / CEO,
Neptune of the North LTD.About Zachary Tietolman:
Zachary brings over 25 years of hands-on experience in cannabis cultivation, pheno hunting, and breeding. With a background in plumbing and electrical work, he has built and automated grow facilities of all sizes. From large-scale outdoor operations covering over 1,000 acres to fully automated indoor canopies exceeding 100,000 sq. ft. Since 2017, Zachary has designed and constructed multiple licensed indoor cultivation sites across Canada. Zach is an expert in grow room automation and irrigation control and has helped launch operations in several domestic and international markets. Zachary is the CEO and leading operations for the Tiki Madman brand in Quebec, Canada.
August 5, 2025
New Board Member joins FCF!
The FCF Executive Advisory Board welcomes
Teskey Baldwin,
Cannabis Researcher / UofG MSC Student,
Jones Mycophyto LabAbout Teskey Baldwin:
Teskey is a cannabis researcher, consultant, and legacy grower and breeder with a decade of industry experience. His work focuses on cannabis biodiversity, conservation, and science based breeding for extraction. Teskey is currently a researcher and MSC student at the University of Guelph with Dr. Max Jones working on landrace cannabis preservation projects, as well as researching breeding for extraction and developing cutting edge new cultivars for the industry. Teskey's preservation work involves preserving and breeding cannabis germ plasm from around the globe with a focus on medicinal importance and conservation status as opposed to the widespread focus on solely commercial cultivars. Both Max and Teskey are working to create a public cannabis gene bank at the University of Guelph to preserve global cannabis diversity and provide open access to landrace genetics to the world. On the commercial side of research Teskey develops cultivars for Health Canada licence holders and companies around the world with a focus on commercial extract cultivars and novel hemp varieties. Teskey consults for companies seeking to improve their cultivation knowledge and conduct scientific research in the industry.
August 6, 2025
New Board Member joins FCF!
The FCF Executive Advisory Board welcomes
Stephen Duff,
Chief Economist,
Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food & Agribusiness.About Stephen Duff:
Coming from dairy and beef background in Northumberland county, Stephen completed a Masters in Ag Economics from the University of Guelph in 1996 focusing on trade liberalization in dairy between the US and Canada. After a year as policy researcher for the Ontario Milk Marketing Board, Steve joined OMAFRA in late 1997. For close to 20 years, Stephen was OMAFRA’s lead on business risk management programs such as AgriStability and the Risk Management Program. Steve is currently OMAFA's Chief Economist. Steve is also an adjunct professor in agricultural economics at the University of Guelph. Steve and his wife Robyn operate a beef and cash crop operation near Colborne Ontario. Steve is currently in his second term on the board of Farm Management Canada (FMC) as a farmer director and is currently board Chair.
August 19, 2025
New Committee Member joins FCF!
The FCF CALP Committee welcomes
Kyp Rowe,
VP Brand Development & Sales,
Victoria Cannabis Company.About Kyp Rowe:
Kyp Rowe’s cannabis story spans over 40 years and nearly every role you can imagine: traditional grower, seed bank operator, retailer, brand director and more recently helped steward VCC's Farmgate store (Producer Retail Store) to opening. Kyp brings both traditional market integrity and marketing chops to the table. He’s here to make sure the story behind the flower is just as compelling as the smoke itself.
FCF Founding Program Partners
The Federation of Cannabis Farmers (FCF) started with the vision and support of our Founding Program Partners. In our inaugural year, our partners provided the expertise, resources, and belief in a farmer-led future. We honour our Founding Program Partners role in shaping FCF to support the future of cannabis farming in Canada.
The University of Guelph
The University of Guelph is recognized as Canada’s leader in agricultural and plant science research, home to the country’s largest Department of Plant Agriculture. With expertise in crop science, agronomy, turfgrass, and horticulture, Guelph supports students at every level of study, from diploma to graduate research. With over a decade of cannabis biology research, Guelph also holds Canada’s first Institutional Cannabis Research Licence from Health Canada, supporting new discoveries for the farming community.
FAQs about FCF
What is a commodity organisation?
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A commodity organisation is a nonprofit corporation led by farmers that represents a specific agricultural product. These agricultural commodity organisations typically focus on market development, industry research, policy advocacy, producer representation, and programs that support the commodity’s long term success and growth. FCF serves as Canada’s commodity organisation for cannabis farming, rightfully positioning the crop alongside other established Canadian agricultural commodities.
Who leads this nonprofit corporation?
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The Federation of Cannabis Farmers is led by its Executive Leadership Team, Executive Advisory Board, Producer Board (launching in 2026), and FCF Committee Members. Together, these groups provide direction, develop organisational initiatives, and maintain accountability for the organisation. To learn more about the individuals in these roles, please visit the Team page.
Who funds this commodity organisation?
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FCF receives funding from government grants, agricultural organisations, accredited academic institutions, provincial cannabis wholesalers, cannabis labs, nutrient companies, cultivation equipment distributors, and other partners within agriculture and the cannabis industry. FCF does not accept sponsorship funding from Health Canada licenced cannabis cultivation, processing, or nursery licence holders. To review FCF's current sponsors or learn how to sponsor FCF, please visit the Sponsors page.
What does FCF do with its funding?
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Funding is invested directly into organisational initiatives that directly supports our cannabis farm members, including membership services, the online farmers community, the Cannabis Agriculture Leadership Program, farmer-led cannabis industry events, and academic research projects that support farmers and the future of cannabis farming. The Executive Leadership Team proposes initiatives to the Producer Board on how to invest funding that supports the membership. The Producer Board decides how funds are allocated to approved initiative proposals. Funding also covers FCF’s administrative operations, business expenses, and staff salaries.
FCF Membership
Learn how FCF's Membership works. From application requirements, to regional zones, to member benefits, to annual fees.
Apply online today and join Canada's trusted commodity organisation for Health Canada licenced cannabis farmers.
Explore how the FCF Membership works. Learn about eligibility, application process, membership benefits, and more. Apply online and join FCF's trusted commodity organisation today.
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Membership Overview
Health Canada’s 750+ licenced cannabis farms share common challenges, yet many cannabis farmers tackle them in isolation. FCF membership brings these cannabis farmers together. FCF Community Membership is designed for cultivation professionals passionate about the plant and the industry: cultivation managers, head growers, or owner-operators of a Health Canada Standard, Micro-Cultivation, or Nursery licences. Whether you manage a 10,000 sq ft indoor facility or 30 acres of sun-grown flower, FCF gives you a seat at a national table where production insight is shared, research priorities are set, and collective strategy is cultivated amongst a like-minded community.FCF members access a private, vetted online community of cultivation professionals and subject matter experts; receive preferred access to the leadership training program, academic trials, and retailer-facing educational industry events; and gain the right to campaign and vote in the Producer-Led Board elections. The online membership application process takes about 15-20 minutes. One (1) membership seat per Health Canada licence ensures balanced representation. Each submission is screened by FCF's Executive Advisory Board and approved by the Chair to make sure the community remains farmer-first. The application is live and the on-boarding is happening now, with new memberships admitted monthly.
FCF Members Overview
High level data that reflects who FCF represents
FCF
Members
Overview
High-level data
that reflects who
FCF represents
Licence Holders Represented
21 / 753
Total Farming Acreage
17.75
Total Sponsorship
TBA
Standard Cultivation Members
7
Micro-Cultivation Members
14
Nursery License Members
0
Indoor Farming Acreage
1.6 acres
Greenhouse Farming Acreage
0
Outdoor Farming Acreage
16.15 acres
FCF Membership Committee
The Membership Committee manages member recruitment, promotion & outreach, onboarding, customer service, and membership retention.This committee is responsible for developing, vetting, and maintaining FCFs trusted online community of like-minded cultivation professionals that want to make an impact in the cannabis industry.
Dr. Av Singh
Executive Director
Scotian Cannabis Alliance
Membership Committee Chair
FCF Advisory Board Member
Andrew Baukham
Founder / CEO
Leven Therapeutics
Membership Committee Member
FCF External Member
Vice-Chair TBA
Vice-Chair Member TBA
More Info Coming Soon
Membership Committee Vice-Chair
FCF Member
Christian Rowsell
National Manager
Hawthorne Gardening Company
Membership Committee Member
FCF Advisory Board Member
Membership Requirements
Joining the Federation of Cannabis Farmers is a mark of professional credibility not only in cannabis cultivation, but across Canadian agriculture. Our Community Membership is reserved for cultivation professionals who actively manage a Health Canada licenced cannabis production facility. Every applicant is vetted and approved by the FCF team to ensure the network remains farmer-first, community-focused, collaborative, and Health Canada compliant.
The requirements below outline the standards we hold our membership to. Qualified applicants must:
be legally employed by an active Health Canada farming licence (Standard, Micro, or Nursery)
be in a head grower, cultivation manager, or upper-management role within cultivation
agree to maintain good professional standing within and outside of the industry
have valid emplower/licence holder consent to represent the licence - only one (1) farmer/licence can join
agree to adhere to all FCF Community Guidelines as a member of the organization
comply with The Cannabis Act and all regulations - zero tolerance for illicit activity
agree to commit 6-12 hours per year (less than 1 hour per month) in online community participation
pay their annual membership fees online
Membership Regions
FCF organizes each farming member into a clearly defined membership region. These zones make sure every farmer of each province - from commercial greenhouse farms to standard indoor farms to remote micro-outdoor operations, and everything in between - has equal representation in board decisions, elections, and research priorities.Most early applications come from Ontario, which led to the development of nine (9) regional zones, based on licence holder density across Ontario, in our inaugural regional zoning maps. Farms outside Ontario are grouped into interim Western, Central, and Eastern Canada regions. As membership increases in other provinces, FCF will introduce full provincial regional maps across Canada to give every grower an equal, grassroots voice nationwide.Think of the regional zone as a political riding for the producer-led board of directors' election process. When board elections open, members in each zone can run for a seat and vote only within their own region, guaranteeing true local representation. Each member chooses their regional zone in the online application process.
Ontario Regional Zones
Ontario Regions
| Region | Counties/Municipalities Represented |
|---|---|
| Region 1 | Elgin, Essex, Kent, Lambton, Middlesex, and Oxford areas. |
| Region 2 | Brant, Halton, Haldimand-Norfolk, Hamilton, and Niagara areas. |
| Region 3 | Bruce, Dufferin, Grey, Huron, Perth, Waterloo, and Wellington areas. |
| Region 4 | Brampton, Markham, Peel, Simcoe, York, and the Toronto areas. |
| Region 5 | Durham, Haliburton, Kawartha Lakes, and Peterborough areas. |
| Region 6 | Hastings, Lennox & Addington, Northumberland, and Prince Edward areas. |
| Region 7 | Dundas, Frontenac, Glengarry, Grenville, Leeds, Prescott, Russell, and Stormont. |
| Region 8 | Lanark, Ottawa, Pembroke, Petawawa, and Renfrew areas. |
| Region 9 | Kenora, Muskoka, Nipissing, Sudbury, Thunder Bay, and Northern Ontario areas. |
National Regional Zones
National Regions
| Region | Provinces/Territories Represented |
|---|---|
| Region 10 | British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, & Northwest Territories. |
| Region 11 | Quebec and Ontario. |
| Region 12 | New Brunswick, Newfoundland & Labrador, Nova Scotia, & Prince Edward Island. |
view fcf regional maps below:
FCF Regional Maps:
Use the maps to confirm where your licence fits
before you begin your membership application.
Use the maps to confirm where your licence fits
before you begin your membership application
Ontario Regional Map
National Regional Map
Membership Benefits
FCF Membership offers cultivation managers and head growers exclusive benefits with their busy schedules in mind. Cannabis farming members gain access to preferred supplier pricing, academic research opportunities, a trusted online community that runs 24/7, and more.
The following list is a high-level overview of the top FCF membership benefits:
Exclusive Member Discounts
Access the most competitive discounts in the market through FCF's sponsors.Trusted Grow Community & Marketplace
Join a secure, invite-only online forum with a zero-commission B2B listing board.Leadership & Professional Development
Priority enrolment to FCF's Cannabis Agriculture Leadership Program (CALP).Industry Licence Holder Database
Gain access to FCF’s regularly updated Health Canada licence holder database.Producer-Led Educational Events
Tap into exclusive member-only pricing on booths at all FCF industry events.Evidence-Based Academic Research
Participate in cannabis research projects and receive nationwide recognition.Regional Board Representation
Run & vote in the annual Producer-Led Board elections within your regional zone.Advocacy & Policy Voice
Unified submissions to MPs, Health Canada, provincial wholesalers, and farming organisations.Professional Credibility Badge
Leverage your membership with the FCF seal on packaging, marketing, & social media.
Trusted
Cannabis Farming
Online Community
FCF knows progress as a commodity starts with collaboration. This is why FCF offers members a private, vetted, and secure online cannabis farming network where cultivation managers & head growers connect with like-minded cannabis farmers across Canada.Members are invited to ask questions and tag subject matter experts within the online community, while crowdsourcing potential solutions from peers. This community breeds 24/7 knowledge exchange.
National
Cannabis Farming
Leadership Program
Great crops need great leaders.
FCF's executive-level cannabis leadership program helps cultivation experts become national industry advocates.This program is designed to prepare members to become better leaders, influence regulators, and shape Canada’s cannabis farming industry. Online seminars cover topics in cannabis agronomy, leadership, professional development, and government relations at a national level.
Academic
Cannabis Farming
Research Projects
Evidence-based research empowers cannabis farmers and keeps the industry moving forward. FCF links members with academic research projects that promotes preservation & sustainability, evidence-based industry education, and offers farmers a better understanding of cannabis agronomy.Research results are anonymized, pooled into national benchmarks, and made accessible to members, advancing best practices while protecting proprietary data.
Membership Pricing
FCF is a nonprofit agricultural commodity organisation that reinvests membership dues back into the organisation. Every dollar funds the organisation, the online community, future academic research projects, subsidizes industry event costs, and goes towards any new initiatives the membership approves at the Annual General Meeting.Membership fees are due no later than 14 days of receiving a formal confirmation of a new community membership, renewal of membership, or board of director role.Your membership fees are an investment towards a stronger, data-driven future for licenced cannabis farming across Canada.
| Fee Type | 2025 Rate | Purpose |
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| FCF Community Membership | $255 + HST / year | Funds the online community, industry events, academic projects, and FCF approved initiatives. |
| FCF Producer Board Registration* | $485 + HST / term | Covers director onboarding, governance training, and professional development assessments. |
| FCF Executive Advisory Registration** | $650 + HST / term | Covers director onboarding and team-building professional development assessments. |
| FCF Cannabis Association Registration*** | $985 + HST / term | Includes representation by FCF, online business listing, and access to FCF's network. |
| FCF Committee Member Registration**** | Voluntary Role | FCF Committee Members voluntarily support committee-specific projects and tasks. |
| Fee Type | 2025 Rate |
|---|---|
| FCF Community Membership | $255 + HST / year |
| FCF Producer Board Registration* | $485 + HST / term |
| FCF Executive Advisory Registration** | $650 + HST / term |
| FCF Cannabis Association Registration*** | $985 + HST / term |
| FCF Committee Member Registration**** | Voluntary Role |
*The Producer Board Registration fee only applies to members who run for and are elected to join the Producer Board.
**The FCF Executive Advisory Registration fee does not apply to FCF Members. For more info, please email us.
***To learn more about FCF Cannabis Association Registration and how to apply, please click here.
****For more information on FCF Committees and how to apply, please email us.
Membership Application
Ready to join FCF as a member? Follow the instructions below to complete the FCF Community Membership application process.
What you need to do before you apply:
Learn about FCF on the website
Identify your FCF Regional Membership Zone
Understand all the membership application steps before you begin
Review FCF's Community Membership application form
Express your interest in joining FCF with your team
Prepare a headshot and short biography
Review FCF's Community Guidelines
Review FCF's Terms of Service
Review FCF's Privacy Policy
Budget for annual dues
Learn Why FCF Membership Matters
Learn about the Federation
FCF is a grassroots, farmer-led cannabis farming commodity organisation
Our mission is to grow industry leaders and support cannabis farmers across Canada
Our cannabis farm members are upper management cultivators operating at Health Canada licenced farms.
We provide our cannabis farm members a trusted online community and professional development opportunities
We collaborate with academic institutions on cannabis research and coordinate farmer-led industry events
We aim to secure the farmer's seat at government, provincial wholesaler, and retailer conversations
Learn Why Membership Matters
Membership gives you access to Canada’s largest online network of cannabis farmers
You’ll have a voice in shaping the future of cannabis agriculture across the country
You’ll benefit from leadership development, mentorship, and professional resources
You'll access opportunities to participate in academic research that supports cannabis farming
You will access the most competitive industry discounts from our sponsors and partners
You can participate in farmer-led cannabis industry events that connect growers with the retailers
Your involvement strengthens the recognition of cannabis farming as part of Canadian agriculture
With your support, farmers will lead an impact in the the future of the cannabis farming.
Start the Conversation to Secure Licence Holder Consent
Confirm Your Eligibility
FCF welcomes head growers, cultivation managers, or lead production supervisors who guide daily farming decisions. If you operate a micro-cultivation licence as both owner and head grower, you are equally invited.
Start the Conversation
Share your interest in joining FCF with your employer or licence holder. Explain that membership reserves one seat per licence for a lead cultivation representative who works hands-on in the grow every day. By nominating a single cultivation professional, the farm gains a clear, credible voice in Canada’s producer-led commodity organisation.
Secure Employer Consent
FCF’s online form includes a quick consent section which requires your employer or licence holder's written approval. Request approval to participate as a member of the FCF on behalf of your employer or licence holder. With employer support and consent secured, you’re ready to start the application form.
Complete the Membership Application Form
Follow the checklist below to complete the 10-20 minute FCF Community Membership application form:
Access the FCF Membership Application Form above
The password to access the application form is FCFMEMBER
Read and understand the entire application first before beginning
Gain consent from your employer and/or licence holder or owner-operator confirmation
Gather one professional reference who will speak highly of you through the application process
Upload a professional, high-resolution headshot photo (business-casual, good lighting, big smile)
Prepare an honest 100-200 word bio sharing your journey as a licenced cultivation professional
Identify your FCF regional zone that matches your county/municipality/province
Enter accurate information - one seat per facility keeps representation fair
Review FCF's Privacy Policy, Terms of Service, and Community Guidelines
Review your online membership application carefully before submission
Application Review, Reference Checks, & Interview Stage
Once your application is submitted, your application moves into FCF’s verification queue:
Application Review
FCF's Leadership Team, Advisory Board, and Membership Committee will review your application submission.Reference & Employer Outreach
FCF will confirm your details with your listed reference and employer/licence holder.Interview Invitation
Selected applicants will be invited to schedule a virtual call with the FCF Team.Virtual Interview
Expect a formal 30-minute conversation about your career, experience, goals, and vision for cannabis farming.Decision & Next Steps
FCF will personally update the applicant with the final decision of the application. If accepted, you’ll begin onboarding immediately via email. If spaces are full, you’ll be invited to re-apply in the next intake.
Accept Your Invitation & Start Onboarding Now
Welcome Call & Email Invite
Successful applicants receive a personal phone call plus an email from the FCF Leadership team welcoming you to FCF.Confirm Acceptance
Click the acceptance link in the membership email invite to secure your membership and trigger the onboarding sequence.Invoice & Payment
A formal e-transfer/online-banking invoice for the annual dues will be issued. Settle the fee to access all member benefits.Download the Community App
Your membership welcome email includes links for iOS / Android and desktop. Install the apps that fit your workflows.Log In & Use Your Invite Link
Open the app, tap “Join the FCF Community,” invite link in the welcome email and access the FCF Online Community.Join the Community Guidelines Channel
Before you start exploring the community platform, you must review the community guidelines quick reference manual.Introduce Yourself in the Townhall Forum
Post a brief introduction, share your licence type and cultivation focus, and tag your regional zone so peers can connect.
Checklist:
Membership Application
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Understand all the membership application steps on this page
Review FCF Community Membership application form
Express your interest in joining FCF with your team
Prepare a headshot and short bio
Identify your Regional Zone
Review Community Guidelines
Review Terms of Service
Review Privacy Policy
Budget for annual dues
Step 1:
Learn Why Membership Matters
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Learn about the Federation
FCF is a grassroots, farmer-led cannabis farming commodity organisation
Our mission is to grow industry leaders and support cannabis farmers across Canada
Our cannabis farm members are upper management cultivators operating at Health Canada licenced farms.
We provide our cannabis farm members a trusted online community and professional development opportunities
We collaborate with academic institutions on cannabis research and coordinate farmer-led industry events
We aim to secure the farmer's seat at government, provincial wholesaler, and retailer conversations
Learn Why Membership Matters
Membership gives you access to Canada’s largest online network of cannabis farmers
You’ll have a voice in shaping the future of cannabis agriculture across the country
You’ll benefit from leadership development, mentorship, and professional resources
You'll access opportunities to participate in academic research that supports cannabis farming
You will access the most competitive industry discounts from our sponsors and partners
You can participate in farmer-led cannabis industry events that connect growers with the retailers
Your involvement strengthens the recognition of cannabis farming as part of Canadian agriculture
With your support, farmers will lead an impact in the the future of the cannabis farming
Step 2:
Secure Employer Consent
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Confirm Your Eligibility
FCF welcomes head growers, cultivation managers, or lead production supervisors who guide daily farming decisions. If you operate a micro-cultivation licence as both owner and head grower, you are equally invited.
Start the Conversation
Share your interest in joining FCF with your employer or licence holder. Explain that membership reserves one seat per licence for a lead cultivation representative who works hands-on in the grow every day. By nominating a single cultivation professional, the farm gains a clear, credible voice in Canada’s producer-led commodity organisation.
Secure Employer Consent
FCF’s online form includes a quick consent section which requires your employer or licence holder's written approval. Request approval to participate as a member of the FCF on behalf of your employer or licence holder. With employer support and consent secured, you’re ready to start the application form.
Step 3:
Complete the Application
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Follow the quick checklist and complete the online membership application form below:
Access the FCF Membership Application Form above
The password to access the application form is FCFMEMBER
Read and understand the entire application first before beginning
Gain consent from your employer and/or licence holder or owner-operator confirmation
Gather one professional reference who will speak highly of you through the application process
Upload a professional, high-resolution headshot photo (business-casual, good lighting, big smile)
Prepare an honest 100-200 word bio sharing your journey as a licenced cultivation professional
Identify your FCF regional zone that matches your county/municipality/province
Enter accurate information - one seat per facility keeps representation fair
Review FCF's Privacy Policy, Terms of Service, and Community Guidelines
Review your online membership application carefully before submission
Application Reviewal Process
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Once your application is submitted, your application moves into FCF’s verification queue:
Application Review
FCF's Leadership Team, Advisory Board, and Membership Committee will review your application submission.Reference & Employer Outreach
FCF will confirm your details with your listed reference and employer/licence holder.Interview Invitation
Selected applicants will be invited to schedule a virtual call with the FCF Team.Virtual Interview
Expect a formal 30-minute conversation about your career, experience, goals, and vision for cannabis farming.Decision & Next Steps
FCF will personally update the applicant with the final decision of the application. If accepted, you’ll begin onboarding immediately via email. If spaces are full, you’ll be invited to re-apply in the next intake.
Membership Onboarding Process
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Welcome Call & Email Invite
Successful applicants receive a personal phone call plus an email from the FCF Leadership team welcoming you to FCF.Confirm Acceptance
Click the acceptance link in the membership email invite to secure your membership and trigger the onboarding sequence.Invoice & Payment
A formal e-transfer/online-banking invoice for the annual dues will be issued. Settle the fee to access all member benefits.Download the Community App
Your membership welcome email includes links for iOS / Android and desktop. Install the apps that fit your workflows.Log In & Use Your Invite Link
Open the app, tap “Join the FCF Community,” invite link in the welcome email and access the FCF Online Community.Join the Community Guidelines Channel
Before you start exploring the community platform, you must review the community guidelines quick reference manual.Introduce Yourself in the Townhall Forum
Post a brief introduction, share your licence type and cultivation focus, and tag your regional zone so peers can connect.
Membership FAQ
I am an ACMPR licenced grower. Can I apply?
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Yes. ACMPR licenced growers are welcome to apply only if they are working with an active Health Canada licenced cannabis cultivation facility (Standard or Micro) or cannabis nursery in an upper management cultivation role. FCF Membership is exclusively available for Head Growers, Cultivation Managers, and cannabis farmers in upper management cultivation roles at these facilities.
I am a Lead Extractor at a Health Canada
licenced processing facility. Can I apply?
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No. FCF Membership is limited to Head Growers, Cultivation Managers, and cannabis farmers in upper management cultivation roles working at active Health Canada licenced cannabis cultivation facilities (Standard or Micro) or cannabis nursery licenced facilities.
I am an executive at a Health Canada
licenced cannabis operation. Can I apply?
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Executives are not eligible to apply unless they are the owner-operator of a Micro Cultivation licenced cannabis facility and actively work in both production and leadership roles. FCF Membership is reserved for Head Growers, Cultivation Managers, and cannabis farmers in upper management cultivation roles at active Health Canada licenced cannabis cultivation or nursery facilities.
I am an executive at a Cultivation/Nursery
licenced cannabis farm. Why can’t I apply?
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FCF membership is designed for cannabis farmers in lead cultivation roles to strengthen their leadership skills, expand their personal and professional networks, participate in farmer-led cannabis industry events, and learn about cannabis agronomy and farming best practices from experts in the field. Membership supports cannabis Head Growers and Cultivation Managers in becoming better leaders who bring value back to your business and the teams they manage. The only exception for executives is when they are the owner-operators of a Micro Cultivation licenced facility and are directly involved in both production and leadership roles.
FCF Team
Meet the dedicated farmers, agriculture professionals, and industry leaders behind the Federation of Cannabis Farmers.
The team brings together expertise, integrity, and a shared commitment to support cannabis farmers and the future of the industry.
Meet the dedicated farmers, agriculture professionals, and industry leaders behind the Federation of Cannabis Farmers. The team brings together expertise, integrity, and a shared commitment to support cannabis farmers and the future of the industry.
On this page
Select a link below to navigate to a section:
FCF Team Overview
The Federation of Cannabis Farmers is guided by a Producer-Led Board of Directors, which reviews and approves all organizational proposals. The Executive Leadership Team, made up of the Chairperson and the Executive Director, works in partnership with the Executive Advisory Board to develop initiatives for consideration and approval by the Producer-Led Board. The Advisory Board reports directly to the Executive Leadership Team, while the Leadership Team is accountable to the Producer-Led Board. This structure ensures that Health Canada licenced cannabis farmer's decisions remain at the heart of FCF’s governance.
FCF Executive Officers
The Executive Officers of the Corporation provides direction, transparency, and accountability for the Federation of Cannabis Farmers, ensuring that farmer voices remain central to every decision.
Andrew
Nunez-Alvarez
FCF Chairperson
FCF Executive Member
AALP Class 20 Alumni
FCF Executive Advisory Board
The FCF Executive Advisory Board provides experience, perspective, insight, and guidance to support the Executive Leadership team.
Dr. Av Singh
Executive Director
Scotian Cannabis Alliance
Cannabis Farming / QA Specialist
Nova Scotia, Canada.
Christian Rowsell
National Manager
Hawthorne Gardening Company
Cannabis Business Specialist
Guelph, Ontario, Canada.
Board Member TBA
Member To Be Announced
More Info Coming Soon
Sustainable Agriculture Advisor
Canada
Board Member TBA
Member To Be Announced
More Info Coming Soon
Hemp Farming Specialist
Canada
Nayyir Sunderji
Managing Director
Aptitude Solutions
Business Development Specialist
Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Teskey Baldwin
Researcher / MSC Student
Jones Mycophyto Lab
Academic Cannabis Researcher
Oxford County, Ontario, Canada.
Atiyyah Ferouz
Founder / CEO
AgCann Consultants
International Strategy Specialist
International
Board Member TBA
Member To Be Announced
More Info Coming Soon
Agriculture Specialist
Canada
Imran Rashid
Product Development Specialist
Senti Solutions
Cannabis Extraction Specialist
Guelph, Ontario, Canada.
Dr. Max Jones
Associate Professor
The University of Guelph
Academic Cannabis Researcher
Guelph, Ontario, Canada.
Scott Golem
Research Facilities Manager
Niagara College
Academic Cannabis Researcher
Thorold, Ontario, Canada.
Todd Neault
Founder / CEO
Rosin Heads
Branding/Marketing Specialist
Whitby, Ontario, Canada.
Board Member TBA
Member To Be Announced
More Info Coming Soon
Farming Organization Specialist
Ontario, Canada.
Board Member TBA
Advisor To Be Announced
More Info Coming Soon
CALP Curriculum Advisor
Ontario, Canada.
Board Member TBA
Member To Be Announced
More Info Coming Soon
Commercial Cannabis Specialist
Canada
Board Member TBA
Member To Be Announced
More Info Coming Soon
Policy Development Specialist
Canada
Stephen Duff
Chief Economist
Ministry of Agriculture (OMAFA)
Agriculture Government Specialist
Ontario, Canada.
Zach Tietolman
Founder / CEO
Neptune of the North LTD.
Cannabis Industry Specialist
Quebec, Canada.
FCF Producer-Led Board of Directors
The FCF Producer-Led Board of Directors is the elected governing body that oversees the direction of the commodity organisation.The board is led by Health Canada licenced cannabis farmers. The board reviews and helps improve proposals from the Executive Leadership team to keep the organisation rooted in the priorities of farmers.
Nominate a Regional Board Member
Submit your nomination by filling out the form below:
Open Nominations
Region 1 Board of Director
Representing Essex, Kent, Elgin, Oxford, Lambton, & Middlesex.
Open Nominations
Region 2 Board of Director
Representing Brant, Haldimand-Norfolk, Halton, Hamilton, & Niagara.
Open Nominations
Region 3 Board of Director
Representing Dufferin, Waterloo, Wellington, Huron, Perth, Bruce, & Grey.
Open Nominations
Region 4 Board of Director
Representing Simcoe, Peel, York, Brampton, Markham, & the GTA.
Open Nominations
Region 5 Board of Director
Representing Durham, Peterborough, Kawartha Lakes, & Haliburton.
Open Nominations
Region 6 Board of Director
Representing Hastings, Lennox & Addington, Northumberland, & Prince Edward.
Open Nominations
Region 7 Board of Director
Representing Dundas, Frontenac, Grenville, Leeds, & Eastern Ontario.
Open Nominations
Region 8 Board of Director
Representing Renfrew, Arnprior, Lanark, Ottawa, Pembroke & Petawawa.
Open Nominations
Region 9 Board of Director
Representing Muskoka, Nipissing, Parry Sound, Sudbury, & Northern Ontario.
Pending Board
Western Canada Member at Large
Representing BC, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, & NWT.
Pending Board
Central Canada Member at Large
Representing Quebec & Ontario Health Canada Licenced Cultivation Facilities.
Pending Board
Eastern Canada Member at Large
Representing Newfoundland, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, & PEI.
Nominate a Regional Board Member
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FCF Associations and Farming Organizations
In addition to our cannabis farm members, FCF partners with cannabis growers associations, agricultural trade organizations, commodity organizations, and general farming organizations.To start the application process, please complete this form.
FCF Association Registration Form
Complete the registration form below. FCF Directors will review and vote on every application.
FCF will reach out to selected organizations within 3-5 business days with next steps.
We look forward to working with your organization!
Complete the registration form below. FCF Directors will review and vote on every application. FCF will reach out to selected organizations within 3-5 business days with next steps. We look forward to working with your organization!
Team FAQs
Team FAQs coming soon
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Team FAQs coming soon
FCF Sponsors
FCF sponsors align with our vision of supporting Canadian cannabis farmers and the future of the industry.
FCF sponsors support our mission by helping advance programs and opportunities for our cannabis farm members.
FCF sponsors align with our vision of supporting Canadian cannabis farmers and the future of the industry. FCF sponsors support our mission by helping advance programs and opportunities for our cannabis farm members.
FCF Founding Partners
Sponsorship contribution of $7,500 towards the inaugural year of FCF
Sponsorship contribution of $7,500
Cannabis Agriculture
Leadership Program (CALP)
Founding Partner
Sponsorship of $40,000 towards the national cannabis leadership program
Sponsorship contribution of $75,000
Cannabis Agriculture
Leadership Program (CALP)
Trusted Lab Partners
Headlining sponsors of the national cannabis leadership program
FCF Academic Partners
Sponsorship contribution of $5,000 towards the inaugural year of FCF
Sponsorship contribution of $5,000
FCF Founding Partners
FCF's Program Founders are the first partners who believed in the farming commodity's vision and helped launch its inaugural online community, industry events, research projects, and cannabis agriculture leadership program.
The University of Guelph:
The University of Guelph is recognized as Canada’s leader in agricultural and plant science research, home to the country’s largest Department of Plant Agriculture. With expertise in crop science, agronomy, turfgrass, and horticulture, Guelph supports students at every level of study, from diploma to graduate research. With over a decade of cannabis biology research, Guelph also holds Canada’s first Institutional Cannabis Research Licence from Health Canada, supporting new discoveries for the farming community.
Become a Sponsor
Complete the application form below. We will reach out to qualifying candidates
and arrange a meeting to present available sponsorship opportunities.
Complete the application form below. We will reach out to qualifying candidates and arrange a meeting to present available sponsorship opportunities.
Contact FCF
Send the FCF team a message below.
FCF will respond within 24-48 hours:
Contact Info