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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. Here is an end-of-the-year roundup as we move forward with confidence into 2024.
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.
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.
Most recently, DFC implemented new requirements for the proAction program on Sept. 1, 2023. The revisions are minor but include the following notable changes.
The need for the dairy sector to speak with one voice and get in front of issues to tell their positive stories on how they are making an impact on climate change, food security and economic growth was a central theme at Dairy Farmers of Canada’s held in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
Dairy Farmers of Canada (DFC) has been closely monitoring Bill C-282, a private members’ bill sponsored by the Bloc Québécois which would amend the Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Act to ensure that supply management will no longer be a bargaining chip in trade negotiations.
The role of milk products in health and nutrition has been extensively studied for many years. The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) summarized this vast amount of evidence in a recent report, titled "Contribution of terrestrial animal source food to healthy diets for improved nutrition and health outcomes."
DFC released the Net Zero by 2050 Best Management Practices Guide to Mitigate Emissions on Dairy Farms earlier this year. This guide is a key part of the Net Zero by 2050 objective, and it is full of tips and opportunities farmers can use to reduce on-farm emissions.
On March 30, the National Farm Animal Care Council (NFACC) and Dairy Farmers of Canada (DFC) released the updated Code of Practice for the Care and Handling of Dairy Cattle.
Dairy Farmers of Canada (DFC) is proud to return as a sponsor of Dietitians of Canada’s Nutrition Month. The annual March commemoration celebrates food and healthy eating, shining a spotlight on the role of dietitians in providing effective, credible nutrition guidance to Canadians.
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