Milk Producer Magazine - The Voice of Ontario Dairy Producers

2025 October

THE BUSINESS OF DAIRY FARMING

On The Cover:
THE BUSINESS OF DAIRY FARMING

For many, dairy farming is more than just a job, it's a passion rooted in tradition and pride. Producing high-quality milk for Canadian families is a privilege that dairy farmers take seriously.

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DFO Board Member Bart Rijke  elected DFC Second Vice-President

DFO Board Member Bart Rijke elected DFC Second Vice-President

Dairy Farmers of Ontario (DFO) congratulates Bart Rijke on his recent election by the Dairy Farmers of Canada (DFC) Board to the new
position of Second Vice-President. He joins President David Wiens (Manitoba) and Vice-President Daniel Gobeil (Quebec) on the DFC Executive.

Seven traits  of successful  farm families

Seven traits of successful farm families

Every farm family faces critical decisions at some point — who will take over, how the business will evolve and how to keep relationships strong through change. Some families navigate these transitions with confidence, while others find themselves unprepared, leading to conflicts or uncertainty.

The proAction®  deep dive: The evolution of proAction

The proAction® deep dive: The evolution of proAction

proAction’s evolution: How and why has proAction changed?

Premium pay for better dairy male calf management?

Premium pay for better dairy male calf management?

In early life management in the dairy industry, heifers tend to receive more optimum care and nutrition than male calves.