The website helps farmers and advisors access practical information
A new online resource is available for the Canadian dairy sector.
The Canadian Dairy Hub, developed through collaboration between Dairy Farmers of Canada (DFC), Lactanet, provincial producer groups, and other stakeholders, is a “one-stop-shop for Canadian dairy farmers and advisors, to support the adoption of best management practices,” the website says.
The bilingual resource includes videos, factsheets and other sources of information on environmental sustainability, animal welfare, animal health, and herd management.
The site also has an events page to keep farmers up to date about what’s happening in the industry.
In November and December of this year, for example, dairy farmers can participate in discussion groups about cow welfare and adapting to the New Code of Practice.
And the Programs page provides farmers with information on national programs like DairyTrace and ProAction, and links to potential funding opportunities.
And there’s more information and resources to come.
“It’s just the beginning!” Fawn Jackson, DFC’s chief sustainability officer, said in a LinkedIn post celebrating the hub’s launch. “We are committed to building a platform that will continuously evolve, provide up-to-date research, and foster innovation for dairy farmers across the country.”