Joint Ventures

DFA…relationships expand market access

Dairy Farmers of America, Inc., is a relationship builder. DFA seeks secure markets for member milk by building strong business ties with bottling and value-added joint ventures.

With the clear goal to become the supplier of choice in the highly competitive U.S. dairy industry, DFA strategically selects joint venture partners who can profitably manage plants while DFA helps to supply quality milk that fuels their operations and product innovation.

DFA is the proud investor in 7 joint ventures with fresh milk and ice cream processing companies strategically located across the nation.

DFA also has investments and business relationships with cheese, butter and dairy dehydrated product manufacturers, as well as suppliers of commercial cleaners, sanitizers and dairy-related farm products.

DFA is a leader in forming marketing alliances with other dairy organizations and co-ops to increase returns to dairy farmer members and to secure markets in a wide variety of food categories.