Dutch farmer dedicated to improving dairy in Canada

22-09-2023 | |
Schrijver says he is very dedicated to improving the Canadian dairy industry.  “It means a lot to me to leave a good industry to the next generation of dairy farmers.” Photo: Gert Schrijver
Schrijver says he is very dedicated to improving the Canadian dairy industry. “It means a lot to me to leave a good industry to the next generation of dairy farmers.” Photo: Gert Schrijver
Dutch farmer Gert Schrijver in Alberta, Canada, runs a dairy herd and, at the same time, he is on the board of 2 milk organisations, namely Alberta Milk and Milk Farmers of Canada. Gert Schrijver, who lives in Stettler in the province of Alberta, is a 52-year-old milk producer and member of the board of Alberta Milk and of Dairy Farmers of Canada. Agriculture in Canada• Canada’s total area: 9.9 million km2• Agricultural area: 62.2 million hectares • Farms: 190,000 • Pig producers: 7


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