On November 11, 2025, at the Dairy Farmers of Ontario’s (DFO) Head Office, the ballot count for the 2025 Election for Board Member in Region 10 was held in accordance with the procedures detailed in Ontario Regulation 760, as amended, made under the Milk Act. The Election Returning Officer, Assistant Returning Officers and two independent scrutineers conducted the ballot count.

The candidate receiving the largest number of votes in the election for Region 10 is Derek Van Dieten. DFO’s Board has declared Derek Van Dieten elected to serve as Board Member for Region 10 for a four-year term commencing immediately following the adjournment of the DFO Annual General Meeting on January 15, 2026.

Registration now open for DFO’s 2026 AGM!

To register, book accommodations, or view the event agenda, visit www.dfoagm.com

For questions, please contact dfoagm@milk.org.

On September 25, 2025, in accordance with Ontario Regulation 760, as amended, made under the Milk Act, the Board approved the elections by acclamation as follows:

Brian Burnett, Board Member for Region 2
George van Kampen, Board Member for Region 6

Each will serve for a four-year term commencing January 15, 2026, immediately following the adjournment of DFO’s Annual General Meeting.