New Entrant Quota Assistance Program

Dairy Farmers of Ontario’s (DFO) New Entrant Quota Assistance Program is designed to assist those with an interest in dairy farming who may not have the financial means to get started in the industry.

Up to 10 applicants will be selected to receive assistance per year. Subject to DFO issuing a licence to produce and market milk and approving an order to issue quota, DFO will allocate up to 12 kilograms of quota to each successful applicant.

More information on the New Entrant Quota Assistance Program can be found in DFO's Policies Book, Section F. DFO Policy Booklet: English | French

New Entrant Quota Assistance Program application form can be found here - English | French

If you have further questions, please contact the Field Services Representative in your area of the province.