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The environment: Our legacy for future generations

16.11.2018 Corporate Resource

Canadian dairy farmers are committed not only to preserving but also to improving the environment we all share – it's our legacy for future generations

Dairy at Work

01.11.2018 Corporate Resource

The work we do impacts the communities we live in and our environment. That’s why we strive to be a force for good. Uncover the research, values, and principles that drive our daily work.

Being 'Here for Tomorrow' means planting a tree today.

04.04.2022 Corporate Resource

As part of Dairy Farmers of Canada’s ongoing commitment to sustainability, DFC and Tree Canada are encouraging Canadians to help us give the planet the gift it really needs – more trees. Planting and nurturing trees helps reduce pollution as they capture carbon and natural forests are an important part of a healthy environment.

Preserving Biodiversity

20.10.2023 Corporate Resource

Preserving biodiversity on farms takes different shapes, like maintaining grasslands, woods or wetlands, their choice of crops, and planting trees as hedgerows and shelterbelts.

Managing Water Use on the Farm

15.09.2020 Corporate Resource

Find out how Canadian dairy farmers are using cutting-edge technology and time-tested techniques to conserve water on dairy farms.

How to Reduce Dairy Emissions

15.09.2020 Corporate Resource

Dairy Farmers of Canada has committed to working towards reaching net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from milk production at the farm level by the year 2050. The organization’s commitment also includes targets related to improving measures of soil and land, water, biodiversity and energy.

From bioenergy to solar: Farming with renewable energy

15.09.2020 Corporate Resource

Canadian dairy farmers have embraced renewable energy, from biodigesters that convert methane into biofuel, to installing solar panels or wind turbines.

Producing and Using Renewable Energy

30.06.2022 Corporate Resource

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

Protecting Soil and Conserving Water

30.06.2022 Corporate Resource

How do Canadian dairy farms protect soil and conserve water? With practices such minimizing tillage, cover crops, rotational grazing, conservation of wetlands and riparian zones, and other ways.

#HereForCanada during COVID-19 and always

23.04.2020 Corporate Resource

Even in uncertain times, we do what we’ve always done as dairy farmers—we care for our herds so that Canadians can care for their families. Learn how we’re supporting communities across the country and keeping shelves stocked with high-quality dairy that Canadians love.