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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.