On The Cover:
Building community, one act at a time
Alanna Coneybeare has always believed that strong communities don’t just happen – they’re intentionally built by the people who care about them. It’s a philosophy she learned from her parents, Ralph and Paulette Coneybeare, whose lifelong commitment to agriculture, youth and their neighbours continues to inspire her.
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Across Ontario, Dairy Producer Committees are impacting communities
Across Ontario, Dairy Producer Committees (DPCs) serve as ambassadors for the province’s dairy industry, bringing pride and purpose to the communities they call home. Whether in small towns or bustling city centres, these dedicated volunteers step forward to support the people and places that make Ontario thrive.
Milk & Cookies - brings holiday magic to children's hospitals
This holiday season, Dairy Farmers of Ontario (DFO) returned with its seventh annual Milk & Cookies campaign, rooted in the ritual of milk and cookies for Santa while reinforcing their commitment to support children and families spending the holidays in hospital.
Nourishing neighbours across Ontario
Ontario’s dairy community continues to show up as demand for emergency food support rises, ensuring fresh, nutritious dairy reaches families who need it most.
DFO invests in veterinary capacity
Nine Ontario veterinary medicine and veterinary technology students were announced as the first-ever recipients of a scholarship created by Ontario farmers to support the next generation of animal health professionals.
The basics still matter: My reflections and a farewell
As I sit down to write my final “Calf Care Corner,” I find myself reflecting on a career shaped by calves – thousands of them. I still remember the first calf I fed with a bottle and the thrill of that moment.