Scott Robinson
A dairy farmer driven by passion and family
For as long as he can remember, Scott Robinson wanted nothing more than to be a dairy farmer. And just as well, he excels at it.
At the helm of the family business since 2009, when he took over from his parents, Mr. Robinson shares the management of his Dairy Creek Farm in Wards Creek, New Brunswick, with his wife Sebrina. Scott and Sebrina are the parents of Miley, 15, Zoë, 20 and Emma, 23, who have grown up on the farm. This gives them a great perspective on the duties and responsibilities of a dairy farmer.
At 49, Scott is in the prime of his life, but he looks forward to a possible future at Dairy Creek Farm: "It's a job I'm passionate about, and I feel I have many more years to offer. But if one of the girls showed an interest in continuing the work of the Robinson family, Sebrina and I would certainly look into the possibility," confides Scott.
For the love of animals
For the time being, Scott Robinson enjoys working on the farm almost too much, not least because of the animals. The Robinson family runs a 50-cow farm, mainly Holsteins with a few Brown Swiss in the herd.
"When I was younger, I tried to work in other fields, such as factories. I soon realized it wasn't for me," he explains. So why resist the call of the farm when the opportunity to devote himself to his sole passion was right there in front of him?
“What particularly stimulates me is the idea of building something and then improving it," adds the man who appreciates a job well done. “On the farm, you just stop when you've completed all the tasks, not before."
Scott Robinson is aware, however, of the sacrifices required to complete his project, but he sees the positives above all.
"When the girls were younger, I remember missing activities because there was work to be done on the farm. However, I feel that growing up on the farm gives them a better understanding of where the food on our plates comes from," says the New Brunswicker.
An eye on quality
Scott Robinson's hard work has earned him many honors in recent years. Dairy Creek Farm has won the title of Agropur Excellence Club regional milk quality champion five times for the Atlantic region and has been a finalist on three other occasions.
Modest in saying that he doesn't feel he's doing anything special, he identifies the key to his success as having found a routine that works for him. His passion for dairy farming and animals is another credible lead.
"The most important thing for us is general cow hygiene, finding a routine that works for our farm and being consistent in that area," Robinson concludes.
The Agropur Club of Excellence in short
For 35 years now, Agropur's Club of Excellence highlights the best results among the Cooperative's members and promotes overall improvement in milk quality and animal welfare. It recognizes the work of dairy producers who are committed to providing Canadian families with milk of exceptional quality. More than 2,000 regional winners have joined the ranks of the Club since its creation in 1988.
Photo legend:
Scott and Sebrina Robinson with their three daughters Miley, Emma and Zoë. (from left to right)
