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…)

In addition to the changes made to the SNF/BF payment policy to meet the growing protein market which requires additional volumes of milk (not butterfat), the P5 Boards announce one incentive day to be issued to conventional producers for the month of May, on a non-cumulative basis. (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.

Effective April 1, 2026, the P5 Boards have approved changes to the payment policy to increase protein production: (more…)

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.

A By-law relating generally to the Ontario Milk Class Pricing determined or established by the Board of the Dairy Farmers of Ontario.

This protocol focuses primarily on feed and farming requirements. A secondary focus is to authenticate grass fed milk based on specific biomarkers that are metabolized by cows under a grass-fed diet. Current as of August 5, 2021.

Read about the program's background, what it entails, DFO's role and the credit criteria.