Whether new research was presented or different management tactics were discussed, one question was consistent throughout the conference: How will this affect the longevity of a cow?

Canadian dairy producers Ben Loewith and J.P. Brouwer share what they do to ensure their farms' sustainability goals are met, all while enhancing farm profitability. 

Three anaerobic digester operators discuss how their systems complement dairies operations and how they up the value of their farms. 

From adversity to innovation: The Mangin Bros Dairy rises stronger after a devastating fire, showcasing resilience, efficiency and cutting-edge technology in dairy farming. Read their inspiring journey of rebuilding and perseverance. 

“With a bit of hope, there will be a future for future generations and our businesses will be sustainable, as much for the soil and the waterways as for the planet." – Sébastien Brown

Historically, the relative value of traits to the commercial cow-calf sector has been stated as the “10-to-2-to-1 rule of thumb,” where fertility traits are 10 times more important than carcass traits and five times more important than growth traits.

Suz Brouwer captions every one of her social media posts with #dreambig, and with good reason – her dream of owning and operating her own dairy farm has come true after 20 years of hard work.

Pine trees, snowflakes, eggnog, gingerbread, Christmas lights and a manure spreader parade down the streets of Rockwood, Ontario, in December.

Dairy Farmers of Canada (DFC) is proud to be the national, united voice of Canadian dairy farmers. We strive to defend and promote the hard work that goes into creating some of the best milk in the world, and we are pleased to celebrate these shared wins with you this fall.