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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.

Canadian dairy farmers turning into biogas pioneers

20.10.2021 Corporate Article DFC - PLC

As dairy farmers continue to look towards the future with a focus on sustainability, incorporating biodigesters onto the farm is an opportunity to source additional revenue while doing good for the environment.

New campaign highlights Canadian dairy sector’s leadership in sustainable dairy farming

29.09.2020 Corporate News

DFC's latest marketing campaign is putting real dairy farmers in the spotlight to educate consumers on the rigorous environmental practices behind high-quality Canadian milk.

Alberta bound – The Crozier family

09.08.2017 Corporate Article Mr. Pierre Lampron

In 1896, David Crozier ventured to what is now Sturgeon County, just north of Edmonton, where he purchased Cutbank Farm from William Cust. This land, which lies on the shores of Cutbank Lake, has remained in the Crozier family for 120 years. Today, David’s great grandson Lenard owns and operates Cheslen Dairies with his sons, Jason and Brett.

DairyTrace Now Set for Fall Implementation Following CFIA Approval

19.06.2020 Corporate News

Lactanet Canada and Dairy Farmers of Canada (DFC) today announced that DairyTrace, the much-anticipated national dairy cattle traceability program will become a reality in the fall of 2020, providing a single, common framework for dairy farmers to track animal identity and movements.

Innovative new virtual reality website goes live FarmFood360° now online

16.01.2017 Corporate News

Canadians looking for the real story about their food can get it directly from the source online with virtual visits to farms and processing plants. Farm & Food Care is proud to present its latest national outreach initiative – FarmFood360°.

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.

Celebrating Canada’s Agriculture Day

13.02.2018 Corporate Article Mr. Pierre Lampron

Today, February 13, we join farmers across Canada in celebrating Canada’s Agriculture Day.

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.

Which external experts provide services to dairy farmers?

24.04.2026 Consumer Question

A non-exhaustive list of experts in the dairy farm sector includes veterinarians, ruminant nutrition experts, hoof-trimmers, and agrologists who share expertise to help farmers improve in the fields or in the barn.