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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.

Canadian dairy’s role in strengthening Canada’s food sovereignty

20.05.2026 Corporate Article Mr. David Wiens

Canada’s dairy sector, and the supply management system it is built on, is a practical example of what a resilient and reliable domestic food supply looks, and why it must be defended.

An open letter to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on NAFTA comments

04.06.2018 Corporate News

Re: Prime Minister’s remarks on NBC’s Meet the Press

CFSC-OPEC welcomes The Dairy Farmers of Canada as a new national technology donor to the CFS program

15.04.2019 Corporate Article DFC - PLC

CFSC-OPEC accueille les Producteurs laitiers du Canada comme nouveaux donneurs nationaux de technologie au programme OPE

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.

On NAFTA: Don’t blink!

11.05.2018 Corporate Article Mr. Pierre Lampron

With Ministers from Canada, the United States, and Mexico converging on Washington this week, dairy farmers’ message to the Canadian negotiating team is simple: don’t blink!

Downtown Diner event celebrates Canadian farmers and the food they produce

03.10.2025 Corporate News

The event highlighted farmers' commitment to feeding Canadians and their pivotal role in strengthening the nation's food self-sufficiency and security.

Canadian Dairy Farmers Celebrate World School Milk Day

27.09.2017 Corporate News

Dairy Farmers of Canada (DFC) is proud to join over 40 countries across the globe to celebrate World School Milk Day, and highlight the positive contributions the program has made to the health and well-being of children across Canada, so they can play, learn, and grow.

Why Canadian dairy farmers are serious about sustainable farming

14.08.2020 Corporate Article DFC - PLC

Canadian dairy farmers have a lot to say about sustainable farming practices. Find out why this issue is so important to them.

Guidelines for the Certification of Grass Fed Milk Production

24.04.2019 Corporate Article DFC - PLC

The national grass fed milk program will be implemented in Canada in the months to come. To learn more about the details and its impact within the Canadian dairy industry, check out these latest updates.