In this episode, we have a discussion about the impact of heifer rearing related to the sustainability and profitability of dairy farming operations.
Mar 02, 2023•52 min•Season 2Ep. 5
Dairy Farmers are in this business because we love our animals, we love producing delicious, quality milk. But it is also a business and we have to make it sustainable and profitable! In this episode we thought we would reach out to an expert to figure out what are the Secrets to profitable milk. In the current economic context, it is vitally important to look at all the tools and techniques available to dairy farmers. A new workshop is being offered by Lactanet on this very topic in early 2023....
Dec 22, 2022•38 min•Season 2Ep. 4
Today on the Canadian Podcow, we will look at how dairy producers can manage their farms through times of operational change. We will look at how these decisions affect dairy producers when considering large adjustments, like implementing a new rotary or parlour, and the emotional cycle of change they go through when making these decisions.
Oct 27, 2022•47 min•Season 2Ep. 3
In this episode, we are joined by Sebastien Pouliot, economist at Farm Credit Canada, to look at what is on the economic horizon. Inflation, interest rates, job market and economic growth : what should we expect for the months and year to come?
Oct 05, 2022•41 min•Season 2Ep. 2
In this episode, we have a bit of a special edition for our listeners as we will focus on the federal Conservative leadership race to replace Erin O’Toole. We heard through the grapevine that the leading Conservatives leadership candidates were meeting with the leadership of Dairy Farmers of Canada. CEO of Dairy Farmers of Canada Jacques Lefebvre had a one on one discussion with Leadership candidate Jean Charest & shared their discussion with us. Leslyn Lewis & Pierre Poilievre have also...
Sep 02, 2022•23 min•Season 2Ep. 1
Today, we have a very special episode for you. The Dairy Farmers of Canada just held their annual general meeting in Ottawa and co-host Sarah Sache was there, live on location. This episode includes an update from Annie AcMoody, Senior Director, Policy, Trade and Sustainability and Korb Whale, from Clovermead Farms about Dairy Farming Forward to reach Net Zero by 2050. We also hear from Nick Thurler on his new initiative GET CORP, which is planning to bring 300 on farm bio digesters to Canadian ...
Jul 19, 2022•33 min•Season 1Ep. 9
In this episode, we are talking about proAction, the national quality assurance program for the Canadian dairy sector, but with the promotion angle in mind. proAction is mandatory on all Canadian dairy farms. It provides a framework for high standards of farming so that consumers can be confident that the Canadian milk used in their favourite dairy products was produced under some of the world’s most stringent standards.
Jun 22, 2022•34 min•Season 1Ep. 8
In this episode we are talking about business planning and succession planning for dairy farmers. Our guest has helped countless farmers and their families as they plan for the next stage of their operations. Margaret May is a regional program lead with the Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association and is covering the regions of Elgin, Essex, Kent, Lambton, Middlesex, Oxford, Brant, Haldimand, Niagara and Norfolk!
May 27, 2022•50 min•Season 1Ep. 7
In this episode, we will talk about Mental Health, just in time for Mental Health Week which is the first week of May. We’ll specifically talk about the mental wellbeing of Canadian dairy producers and of all producers. We do not talk about this enough. It has been a couple of tough years for everyone, dealing with the pandemic, dealing with the floods, dealing with the droughts. Our guest, Megz Reynolds, the new Executive Director at the Do More Agriculture Foundation. Resources available here:...
Apr 27, 2022•35 min•Season 1Ep. 6
International Women's Day will take place on March 8 as every year, and we're excited to dedicate an episode of the Podcow to celebrating women in dairy. We have two guests today, Becky Perry from Perryhill Farms in Havelock, New Brunswick and Mickey Aylard, from Brackenhurst Farm on the Saanich Peninsula.
Mar 07, 2022•34 min•Season 1Ep. 5
At the beginning of February, Dairy Farmers of Canada unveiled an ambitious goal: to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions from farm-level dairy production by the year 2050. Sustainability is so important. So we’ll have a look at what this actually means, how we got there and where we are going as an industry.
Feb 17, 2022•51 min•Season 1Ep. 4
In this episode we are talking about the Code of Practice for the Care and Handling of Dairy Cattle. The Code of Practice for the Care and Handling of Dairy Cattle was established in 2009. In January 2019, the Dairy Farmers of Canada initiated a review, using the National Farm Animal Care Council’s Code development process.There is now a draft update to the Code, and it is available at: https://www.nfacc.ca/codes-of-practice/dairy-cattle Comments accepted at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Q5J965...
Dec 21, 2021•36 min•Season 1Ep. 3
In this episode we meet the President of Dairy Farmers of Canada Pierre Lampron to learn about his farm and his goals for DFC & get an update on the new Canadian political landscape from consultant Karl Bélanger.
Nov 23, 2021•41 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Hello everyone and welcome to the Canadian Podcow, a brand new podcast made by dairy farmers for dairy farmers and anyone interested in the dairy industry! In this episode we get to know our hosts and discuss our plans for the Canadian Podcow.
Oct 15, 2021•30 min•Season 1Ep. 1
