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Dairy Farmers of Ontario’s (DFO) New Entrant Quota Assistance Program is designed to assist those with an interest in dairy farming who may not otherwise have the financial means or opportunity to get started in the industry. (more…)
Information on policies for acquiring, selling or transferring quota, and exchange policies. Includes milk transportation policies, farm yards and lanes, renovations and more.
Informations sur les politiques d'acquisition, de vente ou de transfert de quotas et les politiques d'échange. Comprend les politiques de transport du lait, les cours et les voies agricoles, les rénovations et plus encore.
P5 Message – Additional 2025 Fall Incentive Days – Conventional and Organic To continue to meet the stronger demand for fresh dairy products in the Fall, specifically yogurt and fresh cheese, the P5 Boards announce one additional conventional incentive day to be issued on a non-cumulative basis in each of the months of July to November for conventional producers. Organic producers are issued one additional incentive day on a non-cumulative basis in each of the months of August to November. This adjustment aims to continue to maintain the production level forecasted for the period. The P5 provincial boards’ primary objective is to continuously monitor the milk market situation and meet demand in the most optimal way and will continue to adapt production signals to address market changes, as required. The following table summarizes the incentive days: -------------------- Message P5 –journées additionnelles pour l’automne 2025 - conventionnel et biologique Afin de continuer à répondre à la demande plus forte à l'automne pour les produits laitiers frais, notamment le yogourt et le fromage frais, les offices de mise en marché du P5 annoncent une journée conventionnelle supplémentaire pour chacun des mois de juillet à novembre à tous les producteurs conventionnels. Une journée supplémentaire sera émise d’août à novembre aux producteurs biologiques. Ces journées sont non cumulatives. Cet ajustement vise à continuer de maintenir le niveau de production prévu pour la période. Le premier objectif des offices de mise en marché des provinces de P5 est de suivre de près l'évolution des marchés et de répondre à la demande de manière optimale. Les offices de mise en marché vont continuer à s'adapter aux signaux pour réagir à tout changement des marchés, lorsque requis. Le tableau suivant résume l’émission des journées additionnelles:
An annual overview of the operations of DFO including milk quality, transportation, advertising programs and complete financial statements.
An annual overview of the operations of DFO including milk quality, transportation, advertising programs and complete financial statements translated in French. En français : également disponible sous Publications sur la navigation de gauche.
Informations sur les exigences, les tests et les programmes du programme de qualité du lait cru.
Information on requirements, testing, and programs for the Raw Milk Quality Program.
ODFAP is a co-operative project of DFO, the Canadian Dairy Commission (CDC), Agriculture Canada and the University of Guelph. ODFAP develops farm production and management data which meets the farm database requirements of the Ontario dairy industry using a sample of farms, which represent typical Ontario dairy farm situations, different levels of technology, regional differences and other significant factors.
Dairy Farmers of Ontario (DFO) is the designated authority to administer and enforce the Designated Legislation, which are the provisions of the Milk Act, including provisions of Regulation 761. DFO is accountable to the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness (OMAFA), which is responsible for DFO’s fulfilment of its Statutory Mandate.
DFO's 2024 Ontario Dairy Guide is a reference document containing a list of all Ontario-based dairy processors and where to buy everyday and specialty products, including organic, grass-fed, non-homogenized milk and many others. As well, the guide has information about local products and new recipes for consumers.
An annual overview of the operations of DFO including milk quality, transportation, advertising programs and complete financial statements. En français : également disponible sous Publications sur la navigation de gauche.
Le cahier de travail de proAction contenant les tâches et les enregistrements obligatoires.
Manuel de référence pour le programme proAction.
Reference manual for the proAction program.
Your go-to resource for all industry documents.
Dairy Farmers of Ontario’s (DFO) New Entrant Quota Assistance Program is designed to assist those with an interest in dairy farming who may not otherwise have the financial means or opportunity to get started in the industry. (more…)
Information on policies for acquiring, selling or transferring quota, and exchange policies. Includes milk transportation policies, farm yards and lanes, renovations and more.
Informations sur les politiques d'acquisition, de vente ou de transfert de quotas et les politiques d'échange. Comprend les politiques de transport du lait, les cours et les voies agricoles, les rénovations et plus encore.
P5 Message – Additional 2025 Fall Incentive Days – Conventional and Organic To continue to meet the stronger demand for fresh dairy products in the Fall, specifically yogurt and fresh cheese, the P5 Boards announce one additional conventional incentive day to be issued on a non-cumulative basis in each of the months of July to November for conventional producers. Organic producers are issued one additional incentive day on a non-cumulative basis in each of the months of August to November. This adjustment aims to continue to maintain the production level forecasted for the period. The P5 provincial boards’ primary objective is to continuously monitor the milk market situation and meet demand in the most optimal way and will continue to adapt production signals to address market changes, as required. The following table summarizes the incentive days: -------------------- Message P5 –journées additionnelles pour l’automne 2025 - conventionnel et biologique Afin de continuer à répondre à la demande plus forte à l'automne pour les produits laitiers frais, notamment le yogourt et le fromage frais, les offices de mise en marché du P5 annoncent une journée conventionnelle supplémentaire pour chacun des mois de juillet à novembre à tous les producteurs conventionnels. Une journée supplémentaire sera émise d’août à novembre aux producteurs biologiques. Ces journées sont non cumulatives. Cet ajustement vise à continuer de maintenir le niveau de production prévu pour la période. Le premier objectif des offices de mise en marché des provinces de P5 est de suivre de près l'évolution des marchés et de répondre à la demande de manière optimale. Les offices de mise en marché vont continuer à s'adapter aux signaux pour réagir à tout changement des marchés, lorsque requis. Le tableau suivant résume l’émission des journées additionnelles:
An annual overview of the operations of DFO including milk quality, transportation, advertising programs and complete financial statements.
An annual overview of the operations of DFO including milk quality, transportation, advertising programs and complete financial statements translated in French. En français : également disponible sous Publications sur la navigation de gauche.
Informations sur les exigences, les tests et les programmes du programme de qualité du lait cru.
Information on requirements, testing, and programs for the Raw Milk Quality Program.
ODFAP is a co-operative project of DFO, the Canadian Dairy Commission (CDC), Agriculture Canada and the University of Guelph. ODFAP develops farm production and management data which meets the farm database requirements of the Ontario dairy industry using a sample of farms, which represent typical Ontario dairy farm situations, different levels of technology, regional differences and other significant factors.
Dairy Farmers of Ontario (DFO) is the designated authority to administer and enforce the Designated Legislation, which are the provisions of the Milk Act, including provisions of Regulation 761. DFO is accountable to the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness (OMAFA), which is responsible for DFO’s fulfilment of its Statutory Mandate.
DFO's 2024 Ontario Dairy Guide is a reference document containing a list of all Ontario-based dairy processors and where to buy everyday and specialty products, including organic, grass-fed, non-homogenized milk and many others. As well, the guide has information about local products and new recipes for consumers.
An annual overview of the operations of DFO including milk quality, transportation, advertising programs and complete financial statements. En français : également disponible sous Publications sur la navigation de gauche.
Le cahier de travail de proAction contenant les tâches et les enregistrements obligatoires.
Manuel de référence pour le programme proAction.
Reference manual for the proAction program.