From milking parlours, to robots, to sophisticated software…farmers are increasingly using technology to make management decisions on the farm! Dairy farming has evolved greatly over the last few decades. Gone are the days where farmers spent hours hand milking each cow one-by-one. Advancements in technology have allowed dairy farmers to improve everyday quality of life […]
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Glenview Farm in Duncan, BC has been operated by the Laszczyk family since 1983. Check out the video below to learn how Michelle, Chris and Mike work together to produce safe, quality milk for British Columbians. Read on to hear more about Michelle’s experience as a dairy farmer. Q & A with Michelle Laszczyk Did […]
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The Stobbe family dairy farm is located in Mara, British Columbia. Like all dairy farmers in BC, the Stobbe family is committed to producing safe, quality milk for Canadians. We visited the farm and spoke with AJ Stobbe about his experience as a dairy farmer in BC. How old were you when you knew you […]
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Mark your calendars–Thursday, January 24 to Saturday, January 26, 2019 the Pacific Ag Show will be at the Abbotsford Tradex! Get ready dairy producers! The annual Pacific Agriculture Show is set for January 24 to January 26 and you know what that means–farm tours! Get your tickets for the Pacific Ag Show and get ready–this […]
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Evolutions in science and research have a tendency to change the landscape of many work environments and it is not different for those in the dairy industry. Dairy farmers have an ever-varying schedule; their work is a fine balance between being a herdsman and skillful businessman, while being equipped with well-rounded knowledge of the land.That’s […]
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BC Dairy Producers, It was an explosive week. The promises from our federal government to protect supply management were empty promises, as our Canadian government traded away part of our industry once again and left us in disbelief. This government has lied to us, and put the future of our industry in doubt. I’d like […]
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The following is a message from BC Dairy Association Chairman, Dave Taylor, on Canadian Dairy amidst NAFTA negotiations: This morning as I waited for my tractor to warm up I listened to a respected media spokesperson complain about the cost of milk in Canada and how our system of Supply Management and the powerful dairy […]
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Dairy farmers are committed to environmental protection and consider supply management to be an excellent way to that end. Not only do dairy farmers produce safe, nutritious food, but they continue to do so in an economically, socially and environmentally sustainable way that benefits Canadians. Results show that dairy farmers have reduced their carbon footprint […]
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The Canadian Agricultural Partnership (previously Growing Forward) seeks to strengthen the agriculture and agri-food sectors of Canada and promote job growth. Want to learn more? The Canadian Agricultural Partnership is a shared, $3-billion investment on behalf of federal and provincial governments to promote key enhancement programs to help farmers manage risks. Two major programs for […]
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