Bita Farhang

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About Bita Farhang

Trusted Strategic Advisor in Dairy Science, Nutrition & SustainabilityWith 15 years of experience at the intersection of dairy science, nutrition, and sustainability, I bring a solutions-focused, science-based approach to advancing innovation in the dairy sector. I specialize in translating complex research into actionable insights that inform industry practices, policy decisions, and public understanding.As a recognized leader in the field, I represent Dairy Farmers of Ontario on National and International platforms, focused on advancing nutrition and sustainability. My roles include serving on the Nutrition & Health Committee of the International Dairy Federation (IDF), the board of FIL-IDF Canada, and the FAO’s Global Forum on Food Security and Nutrition. Through these roles, I work to ensure that Ontario’s and Canada’s perspectives help shape the future of sustainable, science-based food and nutrition systems; highlighting the essential contributions of dairy.I believe sustainability is not a separate objective but a lens through which resilient, nutritious, and forward-thinking food systems must evolve. Whether developing strategic frameworks or raising awareness about dairy’s essential role in sustainable diet, my work is grounded in collaboration, credibility and measurable impact driven by facts and guided by science, to ensure that dairy and the farmers who produce it at forefront, are recognized as essential contributors to this vision.