CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY
Embracing our responsibility to communities, the environment and our economy
IT'S OUR NATURE TO NOURISH
It’s our nature to nourish the animals we care for, the lands and waters we steward, the livelihoods we support, and the communities we feed.
OUR COMMITMENT
We are committed to a healthy and sustainable future. For generations, our commitment to producing the highest quality milk has been guided by the values of care, compassion, and progress.
“ONTARIO DAIRY FARMERS HAVE LONG EMBRACED THEIR RESPONSIBILITY TO COMMUNITIES, THE ENVIRONMENT AND THE ECONOMY. AS THE LARGEST AGRICULTURAL SECTOR IN ONTARIO, WE SUPPORT AN INDUSTRY THAT NURTURES THE COMMUNITIES WE FEED, THE ANIMALS WE CARE FOR, AND THE LANDS AND WATERS WE STEWARD FOR GENERATIONS TO COME.”
– CHERYL SMITH, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AT DFO
OUR STORIES
Supporting local food banks to nourish our communities
We are committed to supporting Ontario communities through partnerships that help families and individuals access high-quality, nutritious milk and dairy products.
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The power of community: Supporting local children's hospitals
Since 2019, Dairy Farmers of Ontario has donated $2.6 million to children's hospitals across the province.
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Improving energy efficiency on Ontario dairy farms
Ontario dairy farmers are committed to reducing their on-farm energy use and environmental footprint to support the Canadian dairy industry's target of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.
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HOW DAIRY FARMERS MAINTAIN QUALITY STANDARDS
Producing high-quality milk for Ontario families is an important responsibility. Our commitment to quality ensures the best product and that Ontario dairy farmers are producing milk in ways that are best for our communities, our environment and our economy.
Animal Care
Keeping the herd healthy is a dairy farmer's most important responsibility and they are guided by the highest standards of animal care.
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Regulatory Procedures
We work with government organizations and industry partners to help maintain Ontario's high milk standards.
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Managing Milk Supply
Milk supply is carefully managed so that high-quality milk is being produced and collected from Ontario dairy farms and available to consumers.
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