A colourful 20-car convoy toured Ontario and Quebec from July 14 to 21. The Russian VII annual Motor Rally “Way to milk!” car tour drove more than 1,200 kilometres, and the group included more than 50 dairy farmers, processors, industry suppliers and media.

Building a new facility is a big job. Whether it’s a new build, a renovation or future plans, the implementation of a well-thought-out plan is key to success. Learning from others’ mistakes and building to suit individual needs can save dairy producers money, time and headaches in the long run.

Advancements in technology, data collection and the future were top of mind during this year’s Canadian Dairy Cattle Improvement Industry Forum and CDN Annual General Meeting.

With any business decision, it is important to take the time and do your research. Selecting which bedding to use is one of those decisions. It is important to look at your current needs while planning for the future.

Thinking about expanding your present operation? Or maybe you’ve already expanded and are ready to plan the next step.

Proper calf selection is beneficial for your 4-H dairy career. Creating your desired calf through strategic breeding is an approach to consider when building your show string.

In order for the Canadian dairy industry to remain sustainable, it needs to work together to overcome the challenges it faces and seize the opportunities before it.