Dairy Farmers of Canada

A Net-Zero future. Decades in the making.

For decades, Canadian dairy farmers have been committed to producing milk and taking care of the environment for future generations. Now they are committed to reaching net-zero greenhouse gas emissions for the sector by the year 2050.

Canadian Dairy Farmers Support Sustainability on Farms with Innovative Pilot Projects

Dairy Farmers of Canada (DFC) highlights real stories of dairy farmers and impactful projects currently underway on select Canadian farms through its Here For Tomorrow and Hey Dairy Farmer – Sustainability campaigns, launched on January 24 2022.

Canadian dairy farmers turning into biogas pioneers

As dairy farmers continue to look towards the future with a focus on sustainability, incorporating biodigesters onto the farm is an opportunity to source additional revenue while doing good for the environment.

World Milk Day highlights progress on sustainability

World Milk Day on June 1st is a global initiative that recognizes the importance of the dairy industry worldwide and the hard work by dairy farmers to produce healthy and nutritious milk.

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Protecting Soil and Conserving Water

Canadian dairy farms protect soil and conserve water by minimizing tillage, cover crops, rotational grazing, wetland conservation and riparian zones.

Preserving Biodiversity

Canadian dairy farms preserve biodiversity through perennial conversion, grassland maintenance, tree planting, hedgerows, and shelterbelts.

Producing and Using Renewable Energy

Many Canadian dairy farms add renewable energy with biodigesters, wind turbines, and solar panels.

Latest reads

Statement from DFC on Milk Pricing

Dairy Farmers of Canada and Agriculture in the Classroom Canada announce 2022 scholarship recipients

DAIRY FARMERS OF CANADA’S LATEST CAMPAIGN A RALLYING CRY FOR SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE

Dairy Farmers of Canada comments on farmgate price increase

Canada’s dairy, poultry, and egg farmers support Bill C-282