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DairyTrace Now Set for Fall Implementation Following CFIA Approval

News Release June 19, 2020 Guelph, ON 2 min

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.

COVID-19: Dairy Farmers of Canada welcomes the federal government’s announcement

News Release May 05, 2020 Ottawa, ON 2 min

Today’s announcement of a federal support package for the agricultural sector will provide relief for dairy farmers amid the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Dairy Farmers of Canada (DFC).

CUSMA implementation: the dairy sector was also misled by the federal government

News Release April 29, 2020 Ottawa, ON 2 min

The Dairy Farmers of Canada and the Dairy Processors Association of Canada confirm today, that not only were parliamentarians misled by the Trudeau Government, but they too were misled on the date of implementation of Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement.

New campaign reminds Canadians that dairy farmers are ‘Here for Canada’

News Release April 23, 2020 Ottawa, ON 2 min

Dairy farmers donating more than $5 million to food banks across Canada to help those in need.

Canadian Dairy, Poultry and Egg Sectors Rally to Support Restaurants with #TakeoutDay

News Release April 16, 2020 Ottawa, ON 2 min

Canada Takeout Day encourages Canadians to support restaurants however they can.

Statement from Dairy Farmers of Canada and Dairy Processors Association of Canada

Statement April 02, 2020 Ottawa, ON 2 min

Across Canada, dairy farmers and dairy processors are continuing to work with our partners throughout the supply chain to do everything they can to feed the nation as we all cope with unprecedented circumstances and challenges.

DFC’s Blue Cow logo continues its intrepid growth: More than 8,000 dairy products to feature iconic logo by Spring 2020

News Release February 05, 2020 Ottawa, ON 2 min

Lactalis Canada to feature Blue Cow logo on leading cheese products starting this spring.

DFC breaking down misconceptions by highlighting dedication and innovation of Canadian dairy farmers

News Release January 28, 2020 Ottawa, ON 2 min

Today, Dairy Farmers of Canada (DFC) launched the latest evolution of its powerful Dairy Farming Forward campaign, which breaks down myths and misconceptions around dairy farming by highlighting the industry’s commitments to innovation, sustainability and animal care in producing high-quality Canadian milk.

CUSMA: Dairy Farmers of Canada call on Premier Legault to reconsider his request to the Bloc Québécois

News Release December 15, 2019 St-Boniface, QC 2 min

December 15, 2019 (St-Boniface, Qc) - Dairy Farmers of Canada (DFC) President Pierre Lampron reacted swiftly to the news that the Premier of Quebec, François Legault, had urged the Bloc Québécois to move quickly to ensure the passage of Canada’s new trade agreement with the U.S. and Mexico (CUSMA) stating that it was in “Quebec’s best interests.”

Dairy Farmers of Canada eager to work with new government

News Release October 22, 2019 Ottawa 2 min

DFC is eager to work with newly elected Members of Parliament in ensuring a thriving dairy sector.

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