Risk & Business Magazine McFarlan Rowlands Magazine Fall 2017 | Page 7

CORJAN AND SANDRA STANDING IN THEIR MAIN BARN A Tradition Of Excellence: Sancor Farms S ancor Farms is an Ontario- based dairy farm owned and operated by Corjan and Sandra Doornenbal. Originally from Holland, they have had a long history of farming. In 2003, they sold their farm in Holland, moved to Canada, and started Sancor Farms to provide dairy to nearby dairy plants and the local community. Starting with sixty cows, they have expanded significantly since their small start, now raising over 220 cows for milking. Some of the most surprising things about the farm are also the most charming. Corjan and Sandra have managed to run the large operation mostly on their own, with the help of one full- time employee during the week. Over weekends, they handle the work on their own. They try to use as many automated systems as they can in order to lessen the burden on employees and shorten their own workload. One example of this automation is an automatic feed system which comes from a feed kitchen, allowing a three-day feed so other tasks can be taken care of. This also allows them to get some much-needed time away to spend with family when they need it. In terms of volume, with over two hundred cows, there is plenty of milk being turned out each day. During the heaviest production times of the year, between 7,000 and 7,200 liters of output a day can be expected. This milk will be distributed to local dairy plants and the community. For a local farm, the local community is of great importance. Sancor doesn’t produce any dairy products themselves, other than the milk, letting larger and more specialised operations handle that once Sancor ships the milk out. Another thing Sancor does differently than other dairy farms is the type of cows that they use. They crossbreed cows themselves, utilising two specific breeds: Montbéliarde from France and Swedish Red from Sweden. The Swedish Red are a breed primarily known for their dairy production. Likewise, Montbeliarde are of a similar stock, used often to produce dairy for cheese-making. Both breeds are very hardy and their crossbreed produces stronger and sturdier cows than the typical breeds used in Canada. This imparts a unique flavor to the milk and gives Sancor a step up in terms of utility. Their farm is insured by McFarlan Rowlands, one of the largest and most progressive insurers of farm and agri- business throughout Ontario. McFarlan Rowlands’s client-centered approach paired with their knowledgeable brokers in fifteen offices throughout southwestern Ontario create the perfect combination to ensure you get what you need most when it comes to protecting your farm. Call McFarlan Rowlands at (519) 679- 5440 or email inquiries to [email protected] to learn more about customised insurance offerings. + Sancor Farms has a rich history of doing what they love while providing a valuable service to the community. With their roots in Holland, Corjan and Sandra have brought their expertise to Canada, where their farm continues to grow and thrive, putting out a high volume of milk to local markets for use in eve rything from small shops to larger distribution systems. 7