Who we are

Our story began in 1958 when a group of farmers came together with a common vision to build a better future for themselves and their communities; today, Gay Lea Foods is a leader in the Canadian dairy industry and the second largest dairy co-operative in Canada - always staying true to our Born on the Farm heritage.

With our roots on the farm, Gay Lea Foods has grown to become a leader in the Canadian dairy industry and the largest dairy co-operative in Ontario, with members on more than 1,360 dairy farms and more than 4,250 members overall.

We’re committed to building the co-operative spirit.

Gay Lea Foods hosts the Co-operative Education Centre and the Dairy Heritage Museum both in Aylmer, ON.

These spaces are community spaces for understanding Ontario’s dairy history, co-operatives and providing space to build deeper relationships within the sector.

“With the C.E.C. we're excited to be able to fill a great need for sector, and assist in facilitating relationships and ideas that will build a better world.”

More info

For more information on Gay Lea Foods please visit: https://www.gaylea.com/

To learn about the Gay Lea Heritage Museum or the Cooperative Education Centre click here.