E273 The Great North American Dairy Divide: Why Your Neighbor’s Grass Isn’t Greener—It’s Just Different Fertilizer

While North Americans celebrated Memorial Day and Victoria Day, two fundamentally opposed dairy philosophies were operating just miles apart across the 49th parallel. This episode explores the shocking truth about Canadian supply management versus American free-market dairy systems—and reveals which approach actually delivers better results for farmers.

Through an in-depth analysis of quota systems, price volatility, farm scale, and trade disputes, we uncover the uncomfortable realities both systems refuse to acknowledge. From $50,000-per-cow quota costs to negative farm income statistics, this episode challenges everything you think you know about what makes dairy farming "successful."

Key Topics Covered

The $50,000 Question: Freedom vs. Security

• Canadian quota costs: $30,000-$58,000 per cow
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