OTTAWA, ON, July 14, 2021 /CNW/ – Dairy farmers have re-elected Pierre Lampron to a third term as President of Dairy Farmers of Canada (DFC) at the organization’s annual general meeting earlier today. Lampron is a sixth-generation dairy farmer and a uniting voice of dairy farmers across Canada.
“I would like to thank dairy farmers for putting their trust in me once again,” said Pierre Lampron, President, Dairy Farmers of Canada. “It has been an honour and a privilege to serve as president of DFC’s board for the last four years, and I look forward to continuing this important work on behalf of dairy farmers in my final term.”
Lampron was first elected to the board of directors of the Producteurs de lait du Quebec in 2000, and was initially appointed to DFC’s board in 2007. As a leader, Lampron believes that by working together, dairy farmers can be more successful in reaching their goals and advancing their cause.
“I want to recognize my colleague Bonnie Den Haan for her campaign, ” added Lampron. “All those who commit to representing the interests of our dairy farmers at the regional, provincial or national levels deserve our gratitude.”
By the same token, he has been a champion in areas like sustainability and the adoption of innovative, forward-thinking practices over the course of his presidency.
Lampron will be surrounded on DFC’s board by an impressive, knowledgeable and experienced group of dairy sector leaders.
Dairy Farmers of Canada’s 2021 Board of Directors:
– President: Pierre Lampron
– Vice-President/Manitoba representative: David Wiens
– British Columbia: Dave Taylor
– Alberta: Gert Schrijver
– Saskatchewan: Blaine McLeod
– Ontario: Albert Fledderus, Bonnie den Haan and Mark Hamel
– Quebec: Marcel Blais, Daniel Gobeil and Peter Strebel
– New Brunswick: Denis Cyr
– Nova Scotia: Gerrit Damsteegt
– Prince Edward Island: Gordon MacBeath
– Newfoundland and Labrador: Lucas Strong
– Lactanet: Korb Whale
ABOUT DAIRY FARMERS OF CANADA
Dairy Farmers of Canada (DFC) is the national policy, lobbying and promotional organization representing Canadian dairy producers. DFC strives to create stable conditions for the dairy sector in our country. It also seeks to maintain policies that promote the sustainability of Canadian dairy production and promote dairy products and their health benefits.
SOURCE Dairy Farmers of Canada
For further information: MEDIA CONTACT: Lucie Boileau, Director, Communications, Dairy Farmers of Canada, lucie.boileau@dfc-plc.ca / 613-220-1724
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