Canadian dairy farmers are naturally committed to caring for the environment, from the land and animals they tend to, to the water and air we all share. In Canada, dairy farms are typically passed down from generation to generation. Farmers are motivated to run their farms in the most efficient and sustainable way possible – to succeed as a business, and because it’s the right thing to do.
Dairy Net Zero by 2050
Dairy Farmers of Canada has committed the dairy farm sector to reaching net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by the year 2050. Find out what Net Zero really means.
Across Canada, dairy farmers are working towards a greener future. They’re taking sustainability steps in the field to improve soil, support biodiversity, and prioritize regenerative agriculture.
Many Canadian dairy farmers are making changes in the barn that reduce their carbon footprint from renewable energy, other technologies, cow nutrition and more.
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?
Play our minigames to explore the different ways Canadian dairy farmers are innovating and adopting initiatives to run their farms more efficiently and sustainably.