The average dairy farm in BC…
The average dairy farm in BC has 120 milking cows.
On any dairy farm, there are cows to milk…
On any dairy farm, there are cows to milk 365 days of the year, including Christmas day, weekends, and public holidays.
Extensive quality checks and testing unique to the dairy industry ensure…
Extensive quality checks and testing unique to the dairy industry ensure that BC consumers can always purchase high quality, safe and nutritious dairy products.
Dairy farming involves a broad range of skills
Dairy farming involves a broad range of skills, from good business and financial skills, to caring for animals, to working with machinery, and growing and harvesting crops.
Dairy farmers work long hours
Dairy farmers work long hours and days off are rare.
Cows spend about 10 hours a day eating, 8 hours a day…
Cows spend about 10 hours a day eating, 8 hours a day lying down and 6 hours a day on their feet, being milked, walking around their stalls and socializing with their herd mates.
Some cows enjoy music…
Some cows enjoy music in the milking parlour while they are getting milked.
BC dairy farms are family owned and operated
Approximately 95% of all dairy farms in BC are family owned and operated.
All mammals produce milk
All mammals produce milk, including water buffalo, goats, sheep, horses, reindeer and camels.