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How Many Cows are on Canadian Dairy Farms?

16.04.2026 Corporate Article DFC - PLC

Dairy farms in Canada come in all shapes and sizes, and vary by region. But at a simple average size of 107 milking cows per farm, Canadian dairy farms might be smaller than you think.

Preservation for a better tomorrow

18.08.2023 Corporate Article Tommy Dion

Dairy Farmers of Canada is strengthening its commitment to responsible farming practices by joining forces with Ducks Unlimited Canada. I went to a farm to see for myself!

Sustainable Dairy Farming Practices

24.01.2019 Corporate Article DFC - PLC

From crop rotation to precision farming to water and land management, Canadian dairy farmers are leading the way in sustainable farming practices.

Assessing our environmental impact

21.02.2025 Corporate Article DFC - PLC

Dairy farmers measure and assess the environmental impact of their farms, in order to find ways to reduce their footprint. From small-scale solutions to entire life-cycle assessments, find out how Canadian dairy farmers are innovating to be more efficient.

Cow care, technology, and teaching moments: a conversation with Alberta dairy farmer Karen

05.05.2026 Corporate Article DFC - PLC

After a few years working as a registered nurse, she joined her husband in running their second-generation family farm. Karen credits the strong dairy farming women in her life for helping ease the way back into farming.

Technological tools create inclusion opportunities for Canadian women in dairy

08.03.2024 Corporate Article DFC - PLC

From robotics to automated milking systems, technology and data help create a rewarding life on the farm for today’s female dairy farmers.

Regenerative Agriculture in Canadian Dairy

02.06.2023 Corporate Article DFC - PLC

Discover the shape regenerative agriculture takes on various farms in Canada, that aim to enhance soil health, biodiversity, and resilience. Explore some key principles and techniques of sustainable farming.

Leading on-farm and working towards a more sustainable future: a conversation with dairy farmer Janet from Ontario

16.04.2026 Corporate Article DFC - PLC

Janet is a lifelong dairy farmer from Ontario whose career has been defined by blazing trails – both on her own operation and with other farms looking for sustainability solutions. Today, she’s part of a growing number of women helping shape the future of Canadian dairy.

Raising the next generation: Talking with East Coast dairy farmer Deanna

29.05.2026 Corporate Article DFC - PLC

Deanna and her family care for a herd of purebred Jerseys on her 300-acre farm in Prince Edward Island. She is also a leader in her breed association, the local co-op, and a mother of four.

Family, self-sufficiency, and innovation

11.07.2017 Corporate Article Mr. Pierre Lampron

It was the Porter family’s resiliency and perseverance that led them to found Porter’s Dairy Farm. The farm provided for the family and has fed the community for the past 120 years.