OUR COMMITMENT TO SUSTAINABILITY

Caring for our planet is dairy farming forward

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THE FUTURE IS BRIGHT AND SUSTAINABLE

Dairy farmers across Canada are working towards a more sustainable tomorrow.

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Canadian Dairy Farm Discovery

Virtual Farm

Experience sustainable farming in a virtual 3D Canadian dairy farm. Discover regenerative agriculture practices, innovative tech, and more!

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It's in our Nature - Biodiversity

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.

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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.

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In the Field

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.

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In the Barn

Canadian dairy farmers are committed to implementing sustainable practices within their barns on their journey towards reaching net-zero emissions by 2050. Many are leading the way when it comes to renewable energy, technology, cow nutrition, and more.

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Did you know? The carbon footprint of one litre of Canadian milk is less than 1/2 the global average.

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Farmers’ Stories

Inspiring examples of the innovative pilot projects dairy farmers have undertaken to further sustainability on their farms.

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Did you know? With our partner Ducks Unlimited Canada, we’ve been able to restore and conserve wetland properties on our farms.

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Everyday Sustainability

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?

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Play our minigames to explore the different ways Canadian dairy farmers are innovating and adopting initiatives to run their farms more efficiently and sustainably.

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