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The Jersey Breed

The Jersey breed was developed on Jersey Island, one of a series of small Channel Islands in the channel between England and France, just off the coast of Normandy, France.

Dairy Farmers of PEI
January 25, 2021
Dairy Farmers of PEI

The Holstein Breed

The first Holstein-Friesian cow to come to North America was imported from Holland to the United States in 1881.

Dairy Farmers of PEI
January 25, 2021
Dairy Farmers of PEI

The Ayrshire Breed

The Ayrshire breed originated from the montainous regions of the Ayr county in Scotland and arrived in Canada in the early 1800 through Scottish settlers.

Dairy Farmers of PEI
January 25, 2021
Dairy Farmers of PEI

Fill Up the Fridge with Dairy Farmers of PEI in December

New initiative to support Island food banks with the help of Islanders.

Dairy Farmers of PEI
November 22, 2021
Dairy Farmers of PEI

Dairy Farmers of PEI Partner with Sport PEI to support KidSport

DFPEI is proud to announce a principal sponsorship with Sport PEI to support KidSport!

Dairy Farmers of PEI
October 8, 2021
Dairy Farmers of PEI

Dairy Farmers of PEI Make Donation to QEH Auxiliary

Island dairy producers recognize healthcare workers with contest and donation.

Dairy Farmers of PEI
April 27, 2022
Dairy Farmers of PEI

COWS Creamery

COWS Creamery: a Prince Edward Island Company that grew from one store in Cavendish, Prince Edward Island in 1983 to 13 locations across Canada!

Dairy Farmers of PEI
February 18, 2021
Dairy Farmers of PEI

Fromagerie PEI

A Canadian Classic; Maritime Made. Squeak-ies Cheese Curds

Dairy Farmers of PEI
February 18, 2021
Dairy Farmers of PEI

ADL - Amalgamated Dairies Limited

With great Island pride, ADL has been providing the local food service industry with a wide range of high-quality products for over 30 years

Dairy Farmers of PEI
February 1, 2021
Dairy Farmers of PEI

Canadian Milking Shorthorns

The breed was established in the 18th century in Northwestern England, in the Valley of the Tees River bordering the counties of Durham, Northumberland and York. Bates and Booth established a “dairy-type” strain of Shorthorns on their farms in the region, and that strain has remained until this day.

Dairy Farmers of PEI
January 25, 2021
Dairy Farmers of PEI

Dairy Farmers of PEI Announce Partnership with 2023 Canada Games

The Dairy Farmers of PEI are proud to help bring the nation to the island in 2023.

Dairy Farmers of PEI
April 27, 2022
Dairy Farmers of PEI

Oceanbrae Farms

Oceanbrae Farms - Milking Shorthorns & Jerseys is run by the Barrett Family; proud farmers from Belmont, PEI (Lot 16).

Dairy Farmers of PEI
March 10, 2021