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The Benefits of DFA’s Grassroots Structure
DFA’s marketing strength begins at the grassroots level.
DFA was established in 1998, as a dairy marketing cooperative created by dairy members, for dairy members. Since then, more than 19,500 members have chosen to market their milk through DFA, and more members are joining our ranks every day.
Q: How do members have a voice at the local level?
A: Dairy members just like you have an opportunity
to make their voices heard through DFA’s grassroots leadership structure.
The structure of members includes elected delegates, members
of Area Councils, area and corporate resolutions committees, and the DFA
corporate Board of Directors, who are responsible for making the financial,
marketing and legislative decisions that benefit DFA producer-members
across the nation.
Q: Will I have input in the organization?
A: The DFA cooperative is structured for local farmer input and control. DFA is made up of seven geographic “Areas.” Within each Area, members elect one delegate for every 50 farms. Each Area has flexibility in determining the level of local involvement. For example, districts are established within the Area. Locals may be established within the districts. Area Council and the Resolutions Committee members will be elected by the district’s members. Area Council persons will nominate candidates to the Board of Directors from among themselves. Those candidates are voted on by the delegates at the annual meeting. Each Area funds the costs associated with the local governance structure that is developed by members in the Area Council.
Q: How will DFA help me to better control my future?
A: DFA will have more capacity and ability to market and process member milk. DFA allows you to participate in more levels of the food chain and brings you closer to the consumer which ultimately means improved returns and profitability for the cooperative’s dairy farmer members.
DFA members also have access to a portfolio of other services and service options intended to help them to succeed in today’s challenging business environment.
For more information, contact your local Area office
or DFA Corporate at 1-888-DFA-MILK (332-6455).