Agricultural students with journalism or communications training are encouraged to apply for Progressive Dairy – Canada’s 2024 editorial internship program. Applications are due Dec. 31, 2023.

There are many paths toward a more sustainable future. While not all farmers will take the same one, the destination is still the same. Dairy Farmers of Canada (DFC) wants to make the journey easier by partnering with organizations offering programs specific to the unique needs of our nation’s dairy farmers.

I hope we never stop looking for Bigfoot. He’s earned his place in our lore. Even if the likelihood that he is somewhere out there in our woods is fairly small, we’re probably better for believing that it’s possible.

Johne’s disease occurs when cows are infected with Mycobacterium avium spp. Paratuberculosis (MAP). An estimated 42% of herds in Canada have at least one infected cow. Studies show that in herds with at least one positive cow, roughly 10% of cows are infected.

Young farm families have many expectations to manage as they work on farms as employees, raise small children and juggle time for off-farm revenue. One of the best ways to have less stress about compensation from the farm is to figure out what you need for personal family living expenses.

While you can’t predict the future, financial benchmarking is a way dairy farmers can review concrete information about their operations – and how they compare to others in the industry – year after year. 

Farm equipment, and motorized vehicles in general, are dangerous. It is important that not only the driver is diligent in operating the equipment safely, but that all pedestrians near the vehicle are also aware of the dangers and act accordingly.