Reading Time: < 1 minute John and Bill Bocock are the 2016 recipients of the Alberta Milk’s Dairy Industry Achievement Award. The brothers are trendsetters whose dairy careers have spanned decades, and among their contributions to the industry is a donation of 777 acres to the University of Alberta to create the St. Albert Research Station. The station is used […] Read more
Bocock Brothers receive top dairy award
They came, they saw, they milked
Reading Time: < 1 minute The fourth annual Breakfast on the Dairy Farm event at Yff Dairy near Red Deer on June 18 attracted more than 500 visitors. Along with a free breakfast, visitors were able to ask questions of milk farmers, a milk hauler, and herd veterinarian. They became acquainted with the cows themselves and even tried their hand […] Read more
Nominees sought for Alberta Milk award
Reading Time: < 1 minute Nominations are now open for the Alberta Milk Dairy Industry Achievement Award. The award recognizes the contributions of individuals or organizations to the leadership and development of Alberta’s dairy industry. These include: Volunteer efforts or committee work in service to the dairy industry; Agricultural education and youth activities in the dairy industry; Lobbying or championship […] Read more
Alberta Milk expands dairy program for new entrants
2015 New Entrant Assistance Program highlights
Reading Time: < 1 minute Changes have been made to the New Entrant Assistance Program to offer more help to those who want to start a dairy farm in Alberta. The program reduces some of the costs of starting a dairy farm by loaning dairy production quota to successful applicants. Since the program started in 2011, it has helped establish […] Read more
Dairy Researcher Receives AFAC Award
Reading Time: < 1 minute Dr. Steve Mason was the recipient of the 2011 Award of Distinction for Innovation presented at the Alberta Farm Animal Care’s (AFAC) annual meeting last month. Dr. Mason, a strong advocate of animal care, has done extensive work for the dairy industry in Alberta. Alberta Milk has produced a guiding document on the transportation of […] Read more
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