Sustainability’s role in building a robust, modern Canadian dairy industry for the future was a prevailing theme at Dairy Farmers of Canada’s 2024 Annual Policy Conference. Many speakers celebrated the progress of farmers while helping explain what the dairy sector can expect in the years to come.

A DFC delegation attended December’s COP28 climate summit in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. DFC Director Korb Whale took part in a panel hosted by the Canadian Federation of Agriculture titled “Industry-Led Commitments to Agricultural Sustainability.”

In the past decade alone, domestic per-capita consumption of cheese is up 17.1%, and per-capita butter consumption is up 9.0%. 

Progressive Dairy Editorial Intern Michelle Stangler spoke with California Milk Advisory Board CEO John Talbot on how the organization is focused on winning new milk consumers with innovation. 

As a new school year gets underway, one of the industry’s most impactful checkoff programs is launching an improved platform to better meet the nutritional and educational needs of the country’s next generation.

The results of a checkoff-initiated smoothie program pilot showed increased consumption of milk and yogurt and will be offered to more schools this fall.