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June 1, 2026 Progressive Dairy-Canada digital magazine

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Lactanet recognizes 2025 top Canadian dairy herds by category

karine@agproud.com — Tue, 12 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

“Through the success of Canada's Best Managed Dairy Herds program and Lactanet's Herd Performance Index, we wanted to expand, recognize and celebrate herds not only across the country, but in their diversity in their type of operation and by milking system on event day,” says Shawna Berry, content and creative manager at Lactanet.

May 1, 2026 Progressive Dairy-Canada digital magazine

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Embracing the lifestyle: Four Oak Farms

matti@agproud.com — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

There are quite a few reasons Paige and Marcus Dueck’s farm in Kleefeld, Manitoba, stand out from most. They milk their herd of 50 Brown Swiss with a tiestall automated milking system. They also farm 900 acres, own a nutrient management consulting business, raise two daughters and keep the barn doors open to tours.

April 1, 2026 Progressive Dairy-Canada digital magazine

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Birchbrook Farms: Saving labour, raising kids in new barn

matti@agproud.com — Wed, 18 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Building a new barn is not a quick venture. Years of research, life experience and dreams play into the move to build. For Nathan and Amy Yantzi of Tavistock, Ontario, they hoped to construct a barn that allowed their young family to participate in the dairy farming lifestyle and allowed for some time away from the cows.

March 1, 2026 Progressive Dairy-Canada digital magazine

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An eye for details helps Sylvanside Dairy maintain low somatic cell count

matti@agproud.com — Wed, 18 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500

“I don’t know if there’s a secret,” says owner Margreet Dijkstra of Sylvanside Dairy’s award-winning milk quality. “We just have an eye for details.” She also credits excellent cow comfort, no shortcuts and consistency.

February 1, 2026 Progressive Dairy-Canada digital magazine

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Yvonne Becker and Mathieu Fréchette from Halte De La Montagne: A start based on complementarity and diversification

annemarie.saintgermain@trouwnutrition.com — Wed, 21 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500

In the Quebec agricultural landscape, some stories stand out for their boldness, resilience and vision. That of Yvonne Becker and Mathieu Fréchette, co-owners of the Halte De La Montagne farm, is one of them.

January 1, 2026 Progressive Dairy-Canada digital magazine

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December 1, 2025 Progressive Dairy-Canada digital magazine

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Consumers, Christmas and cows: Ripplebrook Farms provides opportunities to connect

matti@agproud.com — Wed, 19 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500

“As dairy producers, we need to make bringing people to the farm part of our job,” says Kevin MacLean, owner of Ripplebrook Farms. For MacLean, building consumer relationships isn’t just about an occasional conversation with consumers, it’s a conscious effort to connect them with the source of their food.

November 1, 2025 Progressive Dairy-Canada digital magazine

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For the love of cows: Lynmark Farms

matti@agproud.com — Wed, 15 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Many of us in the dairy industry endure the late nights, early mornings, less-than-ideal weather circumstances, faulty equipment and other inconveniences for one reason – the love of cows. The same certainly could be said for Tim Shearer and Irene Vietinghoff of Lynmark Farms, who earned the third-ever Canadian Milking Shorthorn Society (CMSS) Master Breeder award in 2025.

October 1, 2025 Progressive Dairy-Canada digital magazine

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Road to expo: Ferme Blondin’s journey to the world’s stage

jenn@agproud.com — Wed, 17 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0400

The road to World Dairy Expo is one that can be years in the making for dairy showmen – with sweat, grit and determination to walk the colored shavings.

September 1, 2025 Progressive Dairy-Canada digital magazine

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Making a mark on the community: Maplevue Farms

matti@agproud.com — Wed, 20 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0400

In Listowel, Ontario, brothers Dave and Doug Johnston manage 160 milking head of Holsteins in robot and tiestall barns. Fifth-generation dairy farmers, the Johnstons are proud producers of Canadian milk and have made it a point to invite, educate and encourage consumers to learn more about the dairy industry.

August 1, 2025 Progressive Dairy-Canada digital magazine

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Young dairy farmer paves his own path to ownership: El Shaddai Dairies

matti@agproud.com — Wed, 23 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400

South of Edmonton, Alberta, in Leduc County, Dieter Gagelmans works to fulfill his dream of owning his own dairy farm. His story is one of hard work and dedication, not unlike others in the industry, though his differs slightly from most.

July 1, 2025 Progressive Dairy-Canada digital magazine

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No magic recipe: Sustained efforts by Gagnon brothers to produce high-quality milk in Quebec

Tue, 17 Jun 2025 08:00:00 -0400

The Gagnonval Farm in Sainte-Hénédine, Quebec, has been equally owned by brothers Marc and Daniel Gagnon since 1994. If its name rings a bell for you, it’s most likely due to the exceptional quality of milk produced there.

June 1, 2025 Progressive Dairy-Canada digital magazine

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Isaac Dairy tailors lactation length to needs of cows

matti@agproud.com — Wed, 14 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Voluntary waiting periods (VWP) can vary based on the type of operation, management style, herd size and more. Sometimes, VWP can be based on the individuality of each animal. At Isaac Dairy in Steinbach, Manitoba, this strategy aids in overall profitability, creates more space in the dry cow pen, helps select replacement animals and contributes to a sustainable operation.

May 1, 2025 Progressive Dairy-Canada digital magazine

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An open mind keeps ten Brummelhuis Dairy innovating

matti@agproud.com — Wed, 23 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0400

The colour “mocha” isn’t one used to describe dairy cattle very often, but it’s one of the many coat colours you might see at ten Brummelhuis Dairy in Olds, Alberta. In addition to crossbreeding, the farm embraces regenerative agriculture and produces milk organically.

April 1, 2025 Progressive Dairy-Canada digital magazine

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A & J Bent Farms honoured with North American milk quality award

matti@agproud.com — Mon, 24 Mar 2025 23:00:00 -0400

Cow people create environments for cows to thrive in. This is common knowledge to many in the dairy industry, but for Allen Bent and the team at A & J Bent Farms Ltd., it is integral to achieving a somatic cell count (SCC) of 56,000 in a herd of 150 Holsteins.

March 1, 2025 Progressive Dairy-Canada digital magazine

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