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The Secret to Sustainable Fertilizers

12.10.2022 Corporate Resource

Dairy farmers have an abundance of natural odorant fertilizer – manure. Did you know the various ways they store and apply it to the land offer opportunities to lower the farm’s carbon footprint? Learn more about these options that help reduce emissions from manure.

57 Environmental Practices

10.07.2024 Corporate Resource

Each Canadian dairy farmer follows proAction®, a mandatory national quality assurance program that establishes the framework for sustainable farming through 57 environmental practices. Read below to find out about these practices.

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.

A Brighter Future Through Energy Efficiency

03.02.2023 Sustainability Resource

Canadian dairy farmers are implementing technologies that allow them to lower energy use and reduce that energy footprint on the farm.

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.

proAction Resources

12.04.2024 Corporate Resource

The 2023 proAction® and Sustainability Progress Report highlights achievements and actions Canada’s dairy farmers have taken over the past year to ensure 100% Canadian milk is always safe, nutritious and high-quality.

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

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.