Dairy Farmers of Canada

Dairy Farmers of Canada's Latest Campaign a Rallying Cry for Sustainable Agriculture

Dairy Farmers of Canada's Latest Campaign a Rallying Cry for Sustainable Agriculture

"I'm In" shines a light on sustainable strategies being undertaken by Canadian dairy farmers, through the sector's robust quality assurance program, proAction®, as well as other initiatives and innovations including a focus on soil health and water retention, plastics recycling, renewable energy and enhanced biodiversity. Highlighting these efforts are real farmers – who, for decades, have been making improvements that are beneficial for the farm and the environment – telling their own stories as they work year-round to produce high-quality, safe and nutritious milk. Canadians can continue to put their trust in dairy farmers who share their experience with real-life projects such as sustainable cropping practices (regenerative agriculture), wetland restoration, tree planting, carbon sequestration and more.

Dairy farmers latest group hit hard by Manitoba drought; desperation sets in

Dairy farmers latest group hit hard by Manitoba drought; desperation sets in

A Manitoba drought that continues to plunge producers into a financial crisis, and it doesn't appear to be going away soon. The Dairy Farmers of Canada surveyed Manitoba producers this week, and 60 per cent said they won't or are unsure they will have enough feed to get through winter. "Some of the comments that were being made, you could sense the desperation," said David Wiens, vice-president of the organization and a dairy farmer with 200 cows near Grunthal, Man.