Our Partners in Sustainability

Sustainability means being here for tomorrow

Dairy farmers have always tried to be stewards of the land, so sustainability comes naturally to them. See what it takes to remain leaders in sustainable farming today and what it mean when DFC says we’re here for tomorrow.

SUSTAINABILITY STORIES

Our partners in sustainability are helping Canadian dairy farmers make impactful changes on the farm. The stories below are some examples of innovative sustainability projects being undertaken by dairy farmers with help from organizations like Tree Canada and Cleanfarms.

Cultivating a greener future on dairy farms with Tree Canada

In early 2024, DFC partnered with Tree Canada to fund an initiative that encourages farmers across the country to plant trees on their land. This effort continues in 2025.

Reducing Plastics with Cleanfarms

Visit Christian on his family farm in Quebec to see how he’s reducing plastic waste through innovative recycling programs with Cleanfarms.

Funding Dairy Research

The Canadian dairy sector has long been a leader in research and innovation, supporting a wide range of research projects in dairy farming as well as human nutrition and health. The research we support contributes to the development of new best practices in animal handling, sustainable farming, nutrition and health, and improving knowledge of the health benefits of milk and dairy products.

Canadian Biogas Association

Some dairy farms are capitalizing on biomethanization technology, which allows them to convert manure and other organic matter into green energy and fertilizer. The Canadian Biogas Association further explores this potential, so that farmers and other businesses can produce green energy from renewable organic matter. This also provides solutions that reduce greenhouse gas emissions (from organic waste).