Dairy Farmers of Canada (DFC) is proud to present the book Dairy Farmers, Deeply Rooted for a Strong Future, which features, representing Prince Edward Island, the MacInnis family, who have been farming on the Island for over 200 hundred years.
Showcasing the contributions of Canadian dairy farmers in the building and growth of our country, the book was created in celebration of the 150th anniversary of Canada. The book traces the emergence of dairy farming in each of Canada's provinces through the personal stories of a family of dairy farmers who have been farming for many generations.
"The continued fertility of our land, which we have farmed on for over two centuries, speaks to our commitment to producing milk in an environmentally sustainable way," said Ronnie MacInnis. "Dairy farming has changed since our ancestors first came here, but one thing that has stayed the same is our passion for our animals, the environment, and our community. I am excited for the future of dairy farming, and proud of our past."
The fifth generation MacInnis Brothers Farm is owned by Ronnie and his wife Karen, and is run with the help of one of their four sons. Tragedy, war, and technology, coupled with determination and perseverance, has shaped the farm's rich history. Today, they MacInnises milk 50 cows in picturesque St. Peter's Bay.