Think you know the difference between organic and conventional milk? In this article we dispel the most common myths about milk and organic milk. Dairy farming isn’t as cut-and-dried as a hip-roofed barn, a bucket, and a three-legged stool. Since those days, farms have grown; milking has become mechanized with parlours and robots, designed for […]
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Sarah moved from the city to the farm which sparked her passion for dairy farming. Find out more about her and her farm, West River Farm, here. How old were you when you knew you wanted to be a dairy farmer? I never imagined I would be a dairy farmer (or marry one)! My path […]
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Julaine loves being a dairy farmer because she loves the land, her animals, and being able to work alongside her family. Find out more about her and her farm, Creekside Dairy, here. How old were you when you knew you wanted to be a dairy farmer? I grew up on a beef hobby farm. I […]
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Aretha’s big dream was to one day become a dairy producer, and she did it! Watch our short video and read her interview about her farm, Benco Holsteins. How old were you when you knew you wanted to be a dairy farmer? When I left home I earned an animal science degree and began a […]
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Kristin’s passion is working one-on-one with animals. Find out more about her and her farm, Dahlia Holsteins, here. How old were you when you knew you wanted to be a dairy farmer? Around the age of 16 I decided to pursue a degree in agriculture focused on animal science, with the goal of working in […]
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Have you ever wondered–What the hay is important about hay? Make Hay While the Sun Shines In 1845, Victoria Day was first celebrated as a holiday by the Canadian government. It recognized the birthday of Queen Victoria on May 24 with cannon salutes, picnics, and parades. Contemporarily, the weekend, known simply as “May Long”, is […]
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Tractors leaking oil, broken alley scrapers, and seized vacuum motors are easily diagnosed and will be fixed in due time—but what if the farmer is the one that is feeling broken? With Bell Let’s Talk Day just around the corner, it’s important to highlight the discussion on mental wellness within the agricultural industry. Social media […]
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On September 1, 2017, the pillar of traceability was implemented as the third pillar under the proAction program. This pillar requires that producers have all cattle that were born after the aforementioned date tagged approved dual-tag sets and a valid premises ID. Templates are included below for all traceability requirements.
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Meet Rick, Brian and Len from Birchwood Dairy Farm in Abbotsford, BC. Birchwood Dairy has been in the family for 51 years. How old were you when you knew you wanted to be a dairy farmer? Right from a young age I knew I wanted to farm. What do you love most about being a […]
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