Study highlights the economic impact of the Canadian dairy sector
Dairy farming remains one of the Top 2 agricultural sectors of importance in seven out of 10 provinces.
Dairy Farmers of Canada (DFC), Canada, released an update to a study highlighting the important economic impact of the dairy sector in Canada. The study, "Update on the Economic Impacts of the Dairy Industry in 2015," conducted by EcoRessources, Canada, is the fourth update tracking the economic impact of the sector, which since 2009, has been conducted every two years.
"The Canadian dairy industry is a key driver of our national economy, and represents one of the largest agri-food industries in the country," says Wally Smith, president. "We take great pride in our industry's economic contribution—creating jobs, increasing milk production, diversifying dairy products and stimulating local economies. All of these elements benefit Canadians and Canada."