Here are some quick facts about what makes our dairy industry one of the best in the world! BC dairy farmers are committed to delivering the best, high quality products to Canadians. Here are the top five benefits in supporting your local dairy farmer and buying BC milk: Approximately 95% of all farms in BC […]
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There is a lot of misinformation out there about milk and the dairy industry here in Canada. Most dairy farms in Canada are family owned farms that have been in the business of making milk for generations. The average dairy farm in BC has 130 milking cows and there are about 500 active dairy farms […]
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Tips to help you recover faster The 2013 Vancouver Sun Run is less than 10 weeks away. With almost 50,000 runners registered in 2012, training for this annual event starts now! Ashley Charlebois, is a registered dietitian in BC and Powered by Chocolate Milk (PBCM) spokesperson. Ashley talks with CTV’s Lynda Steele, discussing her tips […]
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You can tell a lot about a person by their hands. In a blog post by Farmer Tim, he writes “A farmer’s hands may not be soft and manicured, but they tell a story.” An Early Start The story starts every day at 5:00 a.m. with farmers getting dressed in their barn clothes and heading […]
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Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be a cow on a dairy farm? Our dairy farmers take exceptional care of the animals they are responsible for. The average farm in BC has between 120 and 130 milking cows. Dairy cows are happiest when they are on a predictable schedule for feeding, milking and […]
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Former NHL Stanley Cup winner and current Abbotsford Heat President speaks about leadership Ryan Walter is the President of the Abbotsford Heat, a former Stanley Cup winner and has an extensive list of notable hockey and business accomplishments. For this reason, we felt he would be a good person to talk to our industry about […]
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Coquitlam native and Abbotsford Heat Centre, Ben Street, chats with PBCM Local resident Ben Street is from Coquitlam, BC and is heating things up on the ice with the Abbotsford Heat! Ben chats with the Powered By Chocolate Milk crew about his training routine and the importance of post-workout recovery. Watch him and a few […]
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Keynote speaker, Dr. Patrick Moore, delivers controversial and thought-provoking conversations This year’s keynote speaker at the BC Dairy Industry Conference was Dr. Patrick Moore, the former founder of Greenpeace and the current Chair and Chief Scientist of the environmental consulting firm, Greenspirit Strategies. In his talk, Dr. Moore revealed what he calls “the myths and […]
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Seasonal and local foods bring this belly warmer to your table
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