Happy cows = good milk.
When the herd eats well, so do we.
What a cow eats has a significant and direct impact on the quality of their milk. Grass fed dairy like ours is known to be naturally rich, sweet, and high in nutrients.
Comfortable quarters
Cow comfort starts in the barn, where the animals spend most of their time. It's also where they access food and water, socialize with herd mates, sleep, and rest. [1] In a free-stall barn, cows move between different sections of the barn for milking, resting & sleeping, eating, and drinking.
The cow’s beds are made of sand which is both sanitary and comfortable - it’s like lying on a beach. It allows them to get up and down easily, while positioning them so the manure falls into the alley to be scraped away. The stalls are kept dry and are replaced regularly.
Thanks to our mild coastal climate, we're able to house our cows in a bright open-air barn so they can enjoy fresh air and sunshine even in the winter months.
Coat care
Pedicures are essential to cow health.
Hoof trimming & care goes a long way towards overall health and preventing mobility issues, which would require treatment from a veterinarian. A cow's hooves grow about 2 inches annually, so they typically get a ‘pedicure’ once or twice per year. [1]
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Holstein Friesian
Holsteins are the classic milking cow. Originating in the Netherlands, they are known as some of the world's highest producing cows and make up 93% of the national herd. These cows are generally good-natured and exhibit a strong herd mentality.
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Jersey
Jersey cattle originate on an isle of the same name in the British Channel Islands. Smart, quirky, curious, and full of personality, these small but mighty cows produce the richest milk in the herd.
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Brown Swiss
With roots in the Swiss Alps, Brown Swiss are one of the oldest known breeds of dairy cattle. Their milk is well balanced in butterfat, protein, and production. With a friendly and gentle disposition, these cows are exceptionally charming.
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Certifications
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To offer the best milk every day, Canadian dairy farmers have excellent standards and practices.
With proAction®, farmers offer proof to customers that they work to ensure milk quality and safety, and to continually improve animal health and welfare as well as environmental stewardship.
proAction was designed with checks and balances in place to ensure conformance, transparency, and accountability. The program is mandatory for all Canadian dairy farms and its 82 requirements are measurable and verifiable through on-farm validations. [2]
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Proud to be Canadian dairy farmers.
Canadian dairy farmers' commitment to quality goes far beyond nutritious and delicious milk. It extends to everything we do and how we do it. From humane treatment of our animals, to a respect for our environment and steadfast adherence to strict safety policies – no corners cut, no detail too small. [3]
The Environmental Farm Plan Program (EFP) is intended to improve on-farm awareness of agri-environmental risks and opportunuties.
The EFP program provides eligible agri-food sector producers with access to consultants (known as EFP Planning Advisors) to assist in the completion of Environmental Farm Plans. The EFP program enhances the capacity of producers to maintain competitiveness by adapting and responding to emerging environmental, regenerative agriculture, and climate challenges and changing environmental conditions. [4]
Salmon-Safe protects rivers, native salmon, and watersheds in the Pacific Northwest.
Salmon-Safe works with West Coast farmers, developers, and other environmentally innovative landowners to reduce watershed impacts through rigorous third-party verified certification.
The Salmon-Safe farm certification program is focused on management practices in six primary areas: riparian area management, water use management, erosion and sediment control, integrated pest management and water quality protection, animal management, and biodiversity conservation. [5]
