https://www.agproud.com/rss en-us Karen didn’t always think she would end up in agriculture, even as she was surrounded by it growing up. Life experiences and encouragement from her father gave her the push to go into a successful career in nursing. Now, farming full-time, she draws upon the nursing skills she gained. Karen didn’t always think she would end up in agriculture, even as she was surrounded by it growing up. Life experiences and encouragement from her father gave her the push to go into a successful career in nursing. Now, farming full-time, she draws upon the nursing skills she gained.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/63349 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/63349-cow-care-technology-and-teaching-moments-a-conversation-with-alberta-dairy-farmer-karen 63349-DFC-Karen.jpg In 2026, the United Nations recognizes the International Year of the Woman Farmer. In Canada, women make up approximately 27.4% of farm operators in dairy and milk production, according to Statistics Canada. In 2026, the United Nations recognizes the International Year of the Woman Farmer. In Canada, women make up approximately 27.4% of farm operators in dairy and milk production, according to Statistics Canada.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/63224 Fri, 01 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/63224-dairy-farmers-of-canada-leading-on-farm-and-working-toward-a-more-sustainable-future In 2014, Time magazine declared an end to “the war on fat.” After decades of demonizing cholesterol and the calories that come from animal products, the winds shifted: “Fat is good for you,” said the headline. Consumers – and farmers – took notice. In 2014, Time magazine declared an end to “the war on fat.” After decades of demonizing cholesterol and the calories that come from animal products, the winds shifted: “Fat is good for you,” said the headline. Consumers – and farmers – took notice.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/63062 Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/63062-dairy-farmers-of-canada-is-high-protein-dairy-here-to-stay-what-the-past-and-the-present-can-tell-us-about-the-future To start the new year, Dairy Farmers of Canada (DFC)’s Policy team examined trends from the Canadian dairy marketplace in 2025 to offer insights for the coming months. To start the new year, Dairy Farmers of Canada (DFC)’s Policy team examined trends from the Canadian dairy marketplace in 2025 to offer insights for the coming months.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/62570 Thu, 01 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.agproud.com/articles/62570-dairy-farmers-of-canada-dairy-consumption-trends-what-to-expect-in-2026 Earlier this fall, Dairy Farmers of Canada (DFC), in collaboration with Lactanet and provincial partners, formally launched the new Canadian Dairy Hub website, now available online. Earlier this fall, Dairy Farmers of Canada (DFC), in collaboration with Lactanet and provincial partners, formally launched the new Canadian Dairy Hub website, now available online.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/62329 Thu, 20 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.agproud.com/articles/62329-research-review-the-canadian-dairy-hub-website-bridges-the-gap-between-research-and-practical-application 62329-research-review.jpg Over the past year, Dairy Farmers of Canada (DFC) collaborated with farmers, industry leaders and the provincial associations to develop advocacy initiatives that responded to 2025's challenges and prepared the industry for 2026. Over the past year, Dairy Farmers of Canada (DFC) collaborated with farmers, industry leaders and the provincial associations to develop advocacy initiatives that responded to 2025's challenges and prepared the industry for 2026.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/62381 Thu, 13 Nov 2025 15:57:34 -0500 https://www.agproud.com/articles/62381-dfc-looks-toward-coming-year-built-on-strong-advocacy-in-2025 Before hosting farm visits or attending shows, Dairy Farmers of Canada invites farmers to re-orient themselves with biosecurity protocols to protect their herds, workers and communities. Before hosting farm visits or attending shows, Dairy Farmers of Canada invites farmers to re-orient themselves with biosecurity protocols to protect their herds, workers and communities.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/62275 Thu, 09 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/62275-dairy-farmers-of-canada-the-importance-of-biosecurity-this-fall-fair-and-exhibition-season Dairy Farmers of Canada’s (DFC) proAction Farmer Resources library gives farmers easy access to tools and guidance to help them understand, meet and exceed proAction’s requirements. Dairy Farmers of Canada’s (DFC) proAction Farmer Resources library gives farmers easy access to tools and guidance to help them understand, meet and exceed proAction’s requirements.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/62090 Wed, 01 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/62090-dairy-farmers-of-canada-making-the-most-of-proaction-benefits-farms-and-builds-consumer-trust Back in January, Dairy Farmers of Canada (DFC) and the provinces coordinated on a pilot project testing a greenhouse gas (GHG) calculator called the Cool Farm Tool. This innovative tool was tested on more than 40 dairy farms across Canada, providing participating farmers with custom insights on how their farm can be more efficient – and how they stack up compared to their peers. Back in January, Dairy Farmers of Canada (DFC) and the provinces coordinated on a pilot project testing a greenhouse gas (GHG) calculator called the Cool Farm Tool. This innovative tool was tested on more than 40 dairy farms across Canada, providing participating farmers with custom insights on how their farm can be more efficient – and how they stack up compared to their peers.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/61938 Mon, 01 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/61938-dairy-farmers-of-canada-cool-farm-tool-pilot-project-update-offers-farmer-perspectives-on-using-a-ghg-calculator 61938-DFC-Pinpoint_R62_9192.jpg Dairy farmers are integral to the success of a more sustainable Canadian agriculture industry. After all, caring for the environment has been foundational for generations working on the land. To help farmers move forward with their sustainability goals, DFC has once again partnered with Farm Credit Canada (FCC), Starbucks and Lactanet on FCC’s Sustainability Incentive Program. Dairy farmers are integral to the success of a more sustainable Canadian agriculture industry. After all, caring for the environment has been foundational for generations working on the land. To help farmers move forward with their sustainability goals, DFC has once again partnered with Farm Credit Canada (FCC), Starbucks and Lactanet on FCC’s Sustainability Incentive Program.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/61792 Fri, 01 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/61792-dairy-farmers-of-canada-committed-to-excellence-through-support-for-research-and-innovation Dairy Farmers of Canada (DFC) is proud to announce the launch of the new DFC Student Program, a dedicated initiative for students and postdoctoral researchers involved in DFC-funded research projects. Dairy Farmers of Canada (DFC) is proud to announce the launch of the new DFC Student Program, a dedicated initiative for students and postdoctoral researchers involved in DFC-funded research projects.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/61700 Fri, 01 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/61700-research-review-new-dfc-student-program-bridging-dairy-research-and-practice-to-empower-future-experts Canadian dairy and the Blue Cow Quality Milk certification logo stand out because of farmers’ commitments to quality, animal care, environmental sustainability and food safety. Dairy Farmers of Canada (DFC) shares the story behind these commitments in its new three-episode podcast mini-series, The Value of proAction. Canadian dairy and the Blue Cow Quality Milk certification logo stand out because of farmers’ commitments to quality, animal care, environmental sustainability and food safety. Dairy Farmers of Canada (DFC) shares the story behind these commitments in its new three-episode podcast mini-series, The Value of proAction. 

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/61633 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/61633-dairy-farmers-of-canada-the-value-of-proaction-podcast-tells-the-past-present-and-future-of-our-consistently-high-canadian-dairy-standards The Canadian Podcow is a podcast hosted by dairy farmers, for dairy farmers. Hosts Andrew Campbell, a dairy farmer from southern Ontario; and Sarah Sache, a dairy farmer from British Columbia, tackle important topics that are relevant to dairy farming, including market analysis, outlooks and trends. The Canadian Podcow is a podcast hosted by dairy farmers, for dairy farmers. Hosts Andrew Campbell, a dairy farmer from southern Ontario; and Sarah Sache, a dairy farmer from British Columbia, tackle important topics that are relevant to dairy farming, including market analysis, outlooks and trends. 

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/61438 Sun, 01 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/61438-dairy-farmers-of-canada-by-farmers-for-farmers-spotlight-on-the-canadian-podcow-and-entre-deux-traites 61438-podcow-Schenkels-Farms.jpg Dairy Farmers of Canada (DFC) is piloting on-farm projects to gather farmers’ experiences and perspectives in two key areas: the new and updated Code of Practice for the Care and Handling of Dairy Cattle, and further implementation of sustainability tools to measure greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Dairy Farmers of Canada (DFC) is piloting on-farm projects to gather farmers’ experiences and perspectives in two key areas: the new and updated Code of Practice for the Care and Handling of Dairy Cattle, and further implementation of sustainability tools to measure greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. 

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/61325 Thu, 01 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/61325-dairy-farmers-of-canada-gathering-farmers-perspectives-through-two-on-farm-pilot-projects At the Dairy Farmers of Canada (DFC) 2025 Annual Dairy Policy Conference (ADPC) in February, farmers, industry stakeholders and a wide range of engaged delegates gathered in Ottawa around the theme “Dairy in Times of Change.” At the Dairy Farmers of Canada (DFC) 2025 Annual Dairy Policy Conference (ADPC) in February, farmers, industry stakeholders and a wide range of engaged delegates gathered in Ottawa around the theme “Dairy in Times of Change.” 

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/61180 Mon, 31 Mar 2025 23:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/61180-dairy-farmers-of-canada-highlights-from-dfcs-2025-annual-dairy-policy-conference 61180-DFC-AKR1483.jpg Every year Dairy Farmers of Canada (DFC) invests in scientific research to advance the future of the dairy industry. In 2024, DFC invested $2 million in human nutrition and health, as well as dairy production research, along with an additional $7 million leveraged through grant opportunities and partnerships. Every year Dairy Farmers of Canada (DFC) invests in scientific research to advance the future of the dairy industry. In 2024, DFC invested $2 million in human nutrition and health, as well as dairy production research, along with an additional $7 million leveraged through grant opportunities and partnerships.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/61105 Thu, 06 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.agproud.com/articles/61105-research-review-dfcs-2024-research-highlights-report-puts-the-spotlight-on-human-nutrition-and-health-research Across the country, Canadians have been united in their mission to put more local food on their tables. They’re looking for easy ways to tell whether their favourite products are made in Canada. Across the country, Canadians have been united in their mission to put more local food on their tables. They’re looking for easy ways to tell whether their favourite products are made in Canada.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/61040 Sat, 01 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.agproud.com/articles/61040-dairy-farmers-of-canada-the-blue-cow-logo-helping-canadians-choose-canadian 61040-dfc-1.jpg Dairy Farmers of Canada (DFC) offers a wide variety of tools and resources to support dairy farmers. It’s one of the ways we’re helping to strengthen dairy’s place in the healthy, sustainable Canadian diet of today and tomorrow. Dairy Farmers of Canada (DFC) offers a wide variety of tools and resources to support dairy farmers. It’s one of the ways we’re helping to strengthen dairy’s place in the healthy, sustainable Canadian diet of today and tomorrow.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/60815 Sat, 01 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.agproud.com/articles/60815-dairy-farmers-of-canada-discover-more-farmer-resources-from-dfc 60815-dfc-1.jpg Dairy farmers across Canada have already been taking action toward a sustainable future. In an effort to continue this progress, DFC and the provincial associations are proud to announce the launch of a pilot project to test an on-farm GHG emissions calculator. Dairy farmers across Canada have already been taking action toward a sustainable future. In an effort to continue this progress, DFC and the provincial associations are proud to announce the launch of a pilot project to test an on-farm GHG emissions calculator.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/60677 Fri, 27 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.agproud.com/articles/60677-dairy-farmers-of-canada-canadian-dairy-farmers-taking-steps-toward-net-zero-with-cool-farm-tool-pilot-project Dairy Farmers of Canada (DFC) was on hand advocating for Canada’s farmers at the International Dairy Federation’s (IDF) World Dairy Summit in Paris, Oct. 15 -18. Dairy Farmers of Canada (DFC) was on hand advocating for Canada’s farmers at the International Dairy Federation’s (IDF) World Dairy Summit in Paris, Oct. 15 -18. 

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/60544 Tue, 12 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.agproud.com/articles/60544-dairy-farmers-of-canada-idf-world-summit-a-new-resource-for-dairy-producers-and-upcoming-events 60544-dfc-1.jpg At recent national and global meetings in September and November, DFC has ensured policy makers learned about the work dairy farmers are doing on antimicrobial usage and what help farmers will need to play their part within a “One Health” approach. At recent national and global meetings in September and November, DFC has ensured policy makers learned about the work dairy farmers are doing on antimicrobial usage and what help farmers will need to play their part within a “One Health” approach.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/60440 Wed, 16 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/60440-dairy-farmers-of-canada-dairy-farmers-taking-action-on-antimicrobial-resistance News_press_-_Getty.jpeg Newspapers being printed in printing press. Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a top human health risk. It’s something directly affecting farmers and farm workers, who are constantly exposed to bacteria through their livestock. Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a top human health risk. It’s something directly affecting farmers and farm workers, who are constantly exposed to bacteria through their livestock.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/60277 Wed, 25 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/60277-dairy-farmers-of-canada-the-importance-of-reducing-antimicrobial-reliance 60277-dfc-1.jpg The 2024 Dairy Farmers of Canada (DFC) annual general meeting in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador featured two days of insightful speakers and engaged delegates. The topics included carbon markets, antimicrobial use and resistance, supply management’s place in a changing world, the power of the Blue Cow Logo and DFC’s value-chain relationship with the food service industry. The 2024 Dairy Farmers of Canada (DFC) annual general meeting in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador featured two days of insightful speakers and engaged delegates. The topics included carbon markets, antimicrobial use and resistance, supply management’s place in a changing world, the power of the Blue Cow Logo and DFC’s value-chain relationship with the food service industry.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/60115 Wed, 21 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/60115-highlights-from-the-2024-dairy-farmers-of-canada-annual-general-meeting-in-st-johns-newfoundland-and-labrador In early 2022, Dairy Farmers of Canada (DFC) announced our sector’s commitment to reach net zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from dairy production by the year 2050. In early 2022, Dairy Farmers of Canada (DFC) announced our sector’s commitment to reach net zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from dairy production by the year 2050.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/59954 Wed, 31 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/59954-helping-dairy-farmers-navigate-carbon-markets Canadian dairy is well equipped to manage an emerging disease in ways that mitigate risks to animals and farmers. Canadian dairy is well equipped to manage an emerging disease in ways that mitigate risks to animals and farmers.
 

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/59815 Mon, 24 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/59815-dairytrace-and-proaction-helping-farmers-work-together-to-prevent-and-reduce-on-farm-risks 59815-dairytrace.logo.jpg Farm Credit Canada's Dairy Sustainability Incentive Program returns with support from Dairy Farmers of Canada and Starbucks to reward the sustainability successes of farmers. Farm Credit Canada's Dairy Sustainability Incentive Program returns with support from Dairy Farmers of Canada and Starbucks to reward the sustainability successes of farmers.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/59615 Tue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/59615-dfc-and-starbucks-canada-join-together-to-support-a-sustainable-future-for-dairy 59615-dfc-1.jpg The progression of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) requires heightened biosecurity measures at the farm, in addition to those already undertaken through the proAction biosecurity module. The progression of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) requires heightened biosecurity measures at the farm, in addition to those already undertaken through the proAction biosecurity module. 

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/59484 Tue, 16 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/59484-dairy-farmers-of-canada-updates-and-information-for-canadian-dairy-farmers-on-hpai Sustainability’s role in building a robust, modern Canadian dairy industry for the future was a prevailing theme at Dairy Farmers of Canada’s 2024 Annual Policy Conference. Many speakers celebrated the progress of farmers while helping explain what the dairy sector can expect in the years to come. Sustainability’s role in building a robust, modern Canadian dairy industry for the future was a prevailing theme at Dairy Farmers of Canada’s 2024 Annual Policy Conference. Many speakers celebrated the progress of farmers while helping explain what the dairy sector can expect in the years to come.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/59205 Tue, 19 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/59205-dairy-farmers-are-working-toward-a-sustainable-future-for-the-sector 59205-dcf-1.jpg An old cliché tells us that “the best time to plant a tree is 20 years ago. The second-best time is now.” There’s a lot of plain truth to it, and planting trees can create many benefits for dairy farms in the short and long term. An old cliché tells us that “the best time to plant a tree is 20 years ago. The second-best time is now.” There’s a lot of plain truth to it, and planting trees can create many benefits for dairy farms in the short and long term.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/59072 Thu, 15 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.agproud.com/articles/59072-dairy-farmers-of-canada-tree-canada-is-offering-tree-planting-for-farmers-across-the-country 59072-dfc-holger.jpg A DFC delegation attended December’s COP28 climate summit in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. DFC Director Korb Whale took part in a panel hosted by the Canadian Federation of Agriculture titled “Industry-Led Commitments to Agricultural Sustainability.” A DFC delegation attended December’s COP28 climate summit in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. DFC Director Korb Whale took part in a panel hosted by the Canadian Federation of Agriculture titled “Industry-Led Commitments to Agricultural Sustainability.”

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/58893 Thu, 18 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.agproud.com/articles/58893-dairy-farmers-of-canada-champions-sustainability-dairy-nutrition-and-support-for-supply-management-as-the-sector-heads-into-2024 58893-dfc-4C247C95-9C15-49DB-AFA3-90E7DE247AD1.jpg