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About DFNB

Dairy Farmers of New Brunswick (DFNB), a non-profit organization funded by dairy farmers, is the organization through which New Brunswick’s dairy farmers collectively market their raw milk.

 

DFNB is led by a Board of directors consisting of nine dairy farmers who are elected by farmers throughout the province. The Board creates policies designed to represent the interests of New Brunswick dairy farmers in their pursuit of operating sustainable dairy farms that produce high-quality milk within a supply management system.

 

Under the supply management system in Canada, raw milk production is matched to market demand. DFNB shares, with other provincial Boards, markets and revenues derived from marketing of raw milk used in industrial products such as cheese, yogurt, ice cream, butter, and skim milk powder and fluid products such as milk and cream.

"Sustainability is at the heart of everything we do. By caring for our cows, land, and communities, we’re committed to ensuring a healthy future for all."

Mission Statement

"To represent the interests of New Brunswick dairy farmers in their pursuit of operating sustainable dairy farms that produce high-quality milk within a supply management system.”

Vision Statement

"A vibrant and healthy dairy industry comprised of profitable dairy farmers.”

Board of Directors

New Brunswick’s dairy producers elect nine of their peers to serve as directors. This board of directors is responsible to develop and implement policies with the objective of achieving its mission of representing the interests of producers and creating an environment needed to operate sustainable dairy farms that produce high quality milk within a supply managed system.


DFNB’s board of directors hold at least 6 in person meetings per year and also hold 6 or more virtual meetings each year to control and regulate the marketing and production of milk; to promote the marketing, production and consumption of milk and to undertake research activities pertaining to milk.

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AT LARGE  |  CHAIR 

Wietze Dykstra

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AT LARGE 

Paul Gaunce

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MONCTON

George Wesselius

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FARM PRODUCTS COMMISSION REP

Robert Speer

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AT LARGE  |  1st VICE 

Gilbert Matheson

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NORTH-WEST

Denis Cyr

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NORTH-EAST

Mike Bouma

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SUSSEX  |  2nd VICE

Becky Perry

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FREDERICTON

John Schuttenbeld

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WOODSTOCK

John Best

DFNB Staff.

The Dairy Farmers of New Brunswick board entrust the operations to a dedicated team of professionals. This team works to ensure that all aspects of the industry are taken care of.

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