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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.

Complete proAction guideline for animal care.

Resource for effective animal handling for vulnerable cattle.

The standard of biosecurity practices in Canada for dairy farms.

proAction Advisors by postal code.

See DFO's update about the NPP. 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. The P5 makes available 160 kilograms of quota per year for the program in Ontario. Subject to DFO issuing a licence to produce and market milk and approving an order to issue quota, DFO will match 20 kilograms of quota to each successful applicant. DFO has given priority access to 1 new entrant who plans on shipping organic milk. As a result, there are only 7 positions available. Click here for the application. The deadline to submit the 2023 application is October 31, 2022. If you have further questions, please contact the Field Services Representativein your area of the province.

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.

An annual overview of the operations of DFO including milk quality, transportation, advertising programs and complete financial statements. Le rapport annuel français est disponible ici. To watch our year-in-review video, click here

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.

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.

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.

Important resources for setting up or scaling up a dairy processing plant and investigating specialty dairy markets and innovative processing.

Resource for effective decision-making for down cattle to ensure good animal welfare.

Dairy Farmers of Canada (DFC) annual report prepared as an addendum to Dairy Farmers of Ontario’s 2020-21 Annual Report. It includes an overview of DFC's operations and major achievements.

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

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.

Informations sur les exigences, les tests et les programmes du programme de qualité du lait cru.

proAction rapport de progrès 2022

A quick reference guide on how pain affect cattle.

A MUN fact sheet you can use as a management tool to improve nutrition, and can monitor protein status for the herd.

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. The P5 makes available 160 kilograms of loaned quota per year for the program in Ontario.  Subject to DFO issuing a licence to produce and market milk and approving an order to issue quota, DFO will match 20 kilograms of loaned quota to each successful applicant. The DFO Board has decided the following: a. To give priority access to one (1) organic new entrant who plans on shipping organic milk continuously for a minimum of five years in one of the following counties; Glengarry, Prescott, Russell, Carleton, Dundas, Stormont, Frontenac, Grenville, Lanark, Leeds, Renfrew, Hastings, Lennox & Addington, Northumberland, Prince Edward. b. If there are no successful applications from the areas identified in (a), DFO will give priority access to one (1) organic new entrant who plans on shipping organic milk continuously for a minimum of five years in one of the following counties; Peterborough, Kawartha Lakes, Durham, Wellington, Waterloo, Grey, Bruce, Huron, Perth, Oxford, Middlesex, Elgin, Lambton, Wentworth. Click here for the Organic NEQAP application. The deadline to submit the 2026 Organic NEQAP application is June 30, 2025. Please note that the application period for the balance of the positions will open on July 1, 2025. If you have further questions, please contact the Field Services Representative in your area of the province.

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.

DFO's 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.

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:  

A quick reference guide on preventing down cattle.

A reference guide on preventing lameness.

New proAction Progress Report for 2022, published in 2022

proAction avis de changements juin 2023

Le cahier de travail de proAction contenant les tâches et les enregistrements obligatoires.

Manuel de référence pour le programme proAction.

proAction Notice of Change for June 2023

Reference manual for the proAction program.

proAction's workbook containing mandatory tasks and records.

Information on policies for acquiring, selling or transferring quota, and exchange policies. Includes milk transportation policies, farm yards and lanes, renovations and more.

Bid and offer information for April 2021.

Bid and offer information for April 2022.