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DAIRY IMPACT
Dairy Producer Committees (DPCs) are local ambassadors for the dairy industry.
In communities across Ontario, they step up and show up to support local teams and cultural events, fairs, schools, food banks and so much more.
These pages proudly highlight some of the work DPCs do to share and ignite our collective love for milk and dairy products, while giving back to the places we call home and the people we care about.
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Milk UP
The MilkUP DPC program’s goal is to increase brand awareness, foster community-based initiatives and consumer engagements, build appreciation for local dairy and drive dairy product consumption. The objective is to empower youth to reach their full potential.
Celebrating milk one school at a time
“Not every child has milk at lunchtime at school or even in the home these days,” notes Dave Johnston, who runs fifth-generation Maplevue Farms in Listowel, Ont., with his brother Doug. That’s why they decided four years ago to ensure all school kids within their county can have milk for free once a year, and to celebrate dairy products and dairy farming on World Milk Day every June.
DFO makes milk & cookies mean even more
For the sixth consecutive year, Dairy Farmers of Ontario (DFO) is making its holiday donation of $500,000 to The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) and other Ontario children’s hospitals in Hamilton (McMaster Children’s Hospitals), London (Children’s Hospital) and Ottawa (CHEO)
Supporting local food banks to nourish local communities
DFO is committed to nourishing Ontario communities through partnerships that help families and individuals access high-quality, nutritious milk and dairy products.
Dairy Cares: Inspiring other Ontario milk producers to give back
Ontario dairy farmers, like many of their peers throughout the world, have a tradition of community involvement. Whether it’s the local Christmas parade, helping with community events or sponsoring sports teams, local milk producers often give back. These activities not only improve quality of life, but also help promote dairy product consumption.
Calves for a cause
Initiative raises more than $150,000 for Children's Hospital over four-year period
Dairy Ambassadors: A Global Commitment
Experts from the International Dairy Federation are at the forefront of promoting dairy’s nutritional, economic and social benefits worldwide
Commitment to research and innovation: Advancing the industry through dairy microbiology
Dairy Farmers of Ontario (DFO) invests in several initiatives at research institutions across Canada as part of its sustained commitment to research and innovation. One of the most historic of these programs is the DFO microbiology research chair at the University of Guelph.