Environmental Farm Plans (EFP) were started in Ontario approximately 20 years ago and have expanded into the rest of the country in various forms.

You have until March 6 to submit your nomination, or that of a fellow farmer, for DFC’s 2015 Sustainability Award. Sponsored by DeLaval Canada, the award recognizes dairy farmers across Canada who produce milk in a highly sustainable way. The award is presented to Canadian dairy farmers who have adopted environmentally sustainable practices that are also financially viable. The practices adopted by the farmers must also bring social benefits to Canadians and future generations.

“All You Need Is Cheese” (AYNIC) holiday in-store promotion was in full swing across Canada (excluding Quebec) this past December. Under the theme “Savour The Moment,” this campaign incited consumers to buy Canadian cheese and demonstrate the variety of holiday bites, hors d’oeuvres and treats that incorporate Canadian cheese.

Dairy Farmers of Canada (DFC) has announced the appointment of Ms. Caroline Emond as executive director effective Jan. 19, 2015. Emond is a lawyer and well-established lobbyist with over 20 years of experience in Canadian, American and European political and legislative systems as well as international trade rules.