Dairy Farmers of Canada is the national policy, lobbying and promotional organization representing Canada’s 13,621 dairy farms. DFC strives to create favourable conditions for the Canadian dairy industry, today and in the future. It works to maintain policies that foster the viability of Canadian dairy producers and promote dairy products and their health benefits.
The organization is run for producers, by producers. Dairy producers fund its operation, including promotional activities.
History
Dairy Farmers of Canada has been the voice of Canadian dairy farmers since 1934. Called the Canadian Federation of Milk Producers at that time, it was part of the National Dairy Council (formerly the national organization representing Canadian processors). The Canadian Federation of Milk Producers separated from the National Dairy Council in 1936, and the organization was renamed Dairy Farmers of Canada in 1942.
| On February 1, 1994, Dairy Farmers of Canada merged with the Dairy Bureau of Canada -- the national organization responsible for the generic promotion of Canadian dairy products. All policy, marketing, nutrition and market research activities were regrouped under the newly formed organization, which retained the name Dairy Farmers of Canada. To bring the organization’s activities under one common symbol, dairy producers also adopted a new corporate logo. |
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| The "little Canadian cow" logo, with its "Quality Milk" signature, represents Canadian dairy products made from milk that meets high standards, and is featured in all marketing programs. |
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