About CCGA

Who is CCGA?

Canadian Canola Growers Association is farmer-founded and farmer-led, representing approximately 40,000 canola farmers across Canada. CCGA has been at the forefront of driving change for canola farmers, researching impactful policy topics and bringing farmers’ interests forward on national and international agricultural issues.

The association has been an administrator of the Advance Payments Program since 1984, providing cash advances to help thousands of farmers better market their commodities and finance their operations. The Advance Payments Program is a federal loan program administered by CCGA. It offers Canadian farmers marketing flexibility through interest-free and low-interest cash advances.

Supporting the Agriculture Community

CCGA contributes to organizations and projects that support the well-being and growth of Canada’s agriculture community. Areas of focus include:

1. Agriculture health, wellness, & safety
   CCGA supports the Canadian Agricultural Safety Association’s BeGrainSafe Program and BeGrainSafe Week. CCGA is also a supporting member of DoMoreAg, a champion of mental health in Canadian Agriculture.
2. Developing future leaders
   CCGA believes in building leadership in the agriculture community. CCGA supports Nuffield Canada scholarships and other industry events that bring thought leadership to the sector.
3. Sharing agriculture’s story
   CCGA is a foundational supporter of Agriculture in the Classroom Canada, a supporter of the Parliamentary Internship Programme, and works with HelloCanola to share canola farmer stories with consumers.