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Information and Q&As for Farmers on Covid-19

19.03.2020 Corporate Resource

The direct and indirect impacts of COVID-19 are being felt in all industries across Canada. DFC has been working with a number of stakeholders to ensure farmers and consumers have access to the most up-to-date information. Below is a compilation of facts, tips and Q&As intended for farmers. Please also contact your provincial dairy association for further information.

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.

Our Partners in Sustainability

11.10.2023 Sustainability Article

We work with partners in sustainability to help all Canadians - dairy farmers and non-farmers alike - make impactful, sustainable changes.

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

Everyday Sustainability

11.10.2023 Sustainability Article

Collective actions are important, but individual actions every day can also help our community and society be more sustainable. It's about taking one step at a time. What will you do today?

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!

Does pasteurization affect the nutritional value of milk?

16.01.2024 Consumer Question

Research shows that pasteurization does not have a significant impact on the nutritional value of milk. This type of process is essential to ensure the safety of milk and increase its shelf life.