New Whole Chocolate Milk Packed with 13 Grams of Protein, Lactose Free and Zero Added Sugar

Sub-line Features Bold Flavors Including New Habanero Cheddar and Jalapeño Jack Slices as well as Popular Favorites like Pepper Jack and Provolone

Dairy Farmers of America Announces the New Milk Innovation to Meet the Demand for Nutrient-Rich, Reduced-Calorie, and Lower-Sugar Beverages

This week, Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), a national dairy cooperative owned and governed by family farmers, hosted its 26th Annual Meeting. The annual event plays an important role in bringing together DFA’s farmer-owners from across the country to discuss and vote on issues that will guide the Cooperative’s future.

Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) recognizes the importance of developing future leaders in the dairy industry and is committed to investing in their education.

Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), a national dairy cooperative owned by dairy farm families across the United States, applauds the U.S. House of Representatives for passing the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act (H.R. 1147), making whole milk available on school menus. 

New Marketplace Creates New Value Stream for Dairy Producers and Demonstrates that Cattle Can be Part of the Sustainability Solution.

Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), a national dairy cooperative owned by dairy farm families across the United States, applauds the Biden-Harris administration for endorsing the Healthy School Milk Commitment.

With nearly 783 million people on our planet who go hungry every day, nutritious, sustainable, affordable and accessible food must be a top priority. Dairy can provide these solutions and more.

Grant Will Allow DFA Farms to Further Reduce Enteric Methane and Expand Opportunity to Sell Carbon Credits Within the Dairy Value Chain

We recently celebrated and recognized June Dairy Month. Dennis Rodenbaugh, president and CEO, reflects on dairy’s positive impact in delivering high-quality nutrition to not only growing global populations, but also its importance on lunch lines in school districts across the United States.

DFA recently held its National Young Cooperators (YC) Conference in Nashville, Tenn., where young dairy farmers come together to learn more about the Cooperative, their fellow farmers and the industry.

Federal Milk Marketing Order (FMMO) modernization is important, but it must be comprehensive and balanced. Dennis Rodenbaugh, president and CEO, asserts that every part of the supply chain plays a role in getting nutritious dairy products to communities across the United States, but it all starts with the dairy farmer, so it’s essential that modernization support both dairy farmers and milk markets.

DFA recently wrapped up its 2023 Annual Meeting where elected farmer delegates from across the Cooperative voted on a number of resolutions that help guide DFA’s business.

At the Cooperative’s recent Annual Meeting, Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), a national dairy cooperative owned and governed by family farmers, reported its financial results for the 12-month period ending Dec. 31, 2022.

Dairy Farmers of America’s (DFA) Members of Distinction program honors members who embody the Cooperative’s core values and excel on their operations, in their communities and in the industry. Each year, one member farm from each of DFA’s seven regional Areas is honored. Our 2023 Members of Distinction honorees are:

Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) recognizes the importance of developing future leaders in the dairy and food manufacturing industry and is committed to investing in their education. Since its inception 16 years ago, the DFA Cares Foundation Scholarship Program has grown to honor an increasing number of outstanding students who are pursuing careers in the dairy industry.

Dennis Rodenbaugh, president and CEO of DFA, recently provided insights with other dairy leaders in the closing session of the International Dairy Foods Association’s 2023 Dairy Forum.

Grant Will Allow DFA to Reduce On-Farm Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Increase Carbon Sequestration on Dairy Farms in the United States.

Grant Will Allow DFA to Reduce On-Farm Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Carbon Sequestration on U.S. Dairy Farms.

Dairy Farmers of America, along with its employees and family farm-owners, is continuing its commitment to help fight hunger by supporting Feeding America®’s Hunger Action Month this September.

The project aims to provide farmers producing milk used in Pizza Hut cheeses with technology and data that will help reduce greenhouse gas emissions

Acquisition Further Expands DFA's Ownership in Extended Shelf-Life Processing

Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) announced the appointment of Kevin O'Donnel as the Cooperative's new senior vice president, sustainability.

Milk cooling program resulted in an overall reduction in greenhouse gas emissions
while increasing the production of milk
 

Effective July 1, Dennis Rodenbaugh is President and Chief Executive Officer

Dairy Farmers of America is turning up the heat with a new campaign featuring the "DFA Nerd Herd."

Six Startups Addressing Important Industry Issues, including Waste Management and Sustainability, Energy Efficiency, Milk Flavor Innovation and Cow Care.

Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) recognizes the importance of developing future leaders in the dairy and food manufacturing industry and is committed to investing in their education.

At the Cooperative’s recent Annual Meeting, Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), a national dairy cooperative owned by family farmers, reported its 2021 financial results for the 12-month period ending Dec. 31, 2021.

Dairy Farmers of America’s (DFA) Members of Distinction program honors members who embody the Cooperative’s core values and excel on their operations, in their communities and in the industry.

Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) announced today that it plans to discontinue operations at its Nashville, Tenn., Country Delite Farms™ manufacturing facility in February 2022.

The Cooperative’s Regional Dairy Brands Will Donate More than 2 Million Shelf-Stable “Giving Cow” Milks to Local Food Pantries Across the Country.

DFA’s CoLAB Accelerator Seeking New Applicants for 2022 Program.

Rodenbaugh will succeed Richard P. (Rick) Smith who plans to retire after leading the organization for the past 16 years.

Promotion Will Award $1 Million to High School Athletic Programs Across the Country

DFA Plans to Donate 21 Refrigerators to Local Food Pantries in 20 States and More than 225,000 Servings of Milk for September Hunger Action Month

On World Milk Day and Throughout June Dairy Month, a Series of Digital and Streaming Ads Will Convey Dairy’s Goodness and Combat Misconceptions About Its Environmental Impact

Seven companies will participate in the 90-day, dairy-intensive program, launching this week

Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) recognizes the importance of developing future leaders in the dairy industry and is committed to investing in their education.

Cooperative Remains Financially Strong and Continues to Grow Commercial Investments

Dairy Farmers of America announced today that it will donate $50,000 through its DFA Cares Foundation to Southwest food banks and Feeding Texas to help with relief and recovery efforts.

Unilever, Starbucks, and Dairy Farmers of America have joined, committing to food waste reduction and repurposing, and decarbonization goals

Program Helping Drive On-Farm Technologies and Explore All the Possibilities of Dairy

DFA is committed to advocating and championing best practices in the areas of animal care and wellness, environmental stewardship, employee training and milk safety and quality across the industry. We do not tolerate animal abuse.

Dairy Farmers of America’s (DFA) Members of Distinction program honors members who embody the Cooperative’s core values and excel on their operations, in their communities and in the industry.

Cooperative Launches Program to Help Community Food Banks Secure Much-Needed Refrigeration and Keep Them Stocked with Milk

Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) announced today a continued step forward in its commitment to sustainability, as it becomes the first U.S. dairy cooperative to set a science-based target to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.

This World Milk Day, and throughout June Dairy Month, you share the love and DFA will share the milk with those in need

Nine Startup Companies Chosen to Participate in This Year’s Class

At a time when many Americans are facing unprecedented hardships as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak, our family farm-owners and employees, along with industry partners and friends in the community, have been stepping up to provide nutritious dairy

Generous dairy farmer and DFA employee contributions kickstart nationwide food bank giving initiative

DFA to Become Stalking Horse Bidder to Acquire Substantial Portion of Dean Foods Assets and Business

Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), a national cooperative owned by family farmers across the U.S., is beginning to recruit startups for its 2020 Accelerator program, which helps mentor and grow companies in the areas of ag technology and dairy food ...

Craigs Creamery, a cheese brand founded by eight family-run dairy farms in New York and Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), was recently honored with a Gold Award at the New York State Fair in Syracuse, N.Y., for its Sharp Cheddar cheese.

The farm families of St. Albans Cooperative Creamery overwhelmingly approved today a merger with Dairy Farmers of America (DFA).

Joint Effort Will Focus on Sales, Marketing and Transportation of Raw Milk in California

Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), a national cooperative owned by family farmers, hosted its third annual demo day involving companies participating in the 2019 DFA Accelerator program.

The board of directors of St. Albans Cooperative Creamery (SACC) has voted unanimously to recommend to its membership a merger with Dairy Farmers of America (DFA).

On World Milk Day and throughout the month of June, DFA is bridging the summer nutritional gap by turning social media posts into real-life milk money and making an impact in the lives of kids in need.

In a letter to members of the House and Senate, Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) President and Chief Executive Officer Rick Smith urged “immediate action to ensure the U.S.-Mexico border remains open to U.S. dairy exports.”

DFA Accelerator Class will Focus on Ag Tech and Dairy Food Products

Dairy Farmers of America’s (DFA) Members of Distinction program honors members who embody the Cooperative’s core values and excel on their operations, in their communities and in the industry.

Strategic Investment Growth Continues to Strengthen the Cooperative

When Dairy Farmers of America — the largest supplier of raw milk in the world — kicked off its Annual Meeting in Kansas City this week.

Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) recognizes the importance of developing future leaders in the dairy industry and is committed to investing in their education.

The original nutrient-rich superdrink gets a mainstream makeover

Craigs Creamery brand committed to sustainable farming and delivering cheese made with local, high-quality milk and all-natural ingredients