Our farmers

What makes Dairy Farmers of America so special? Our more than 10,000 dedicated family farmers who work tirelessly across the country. For many of them, dairy farming is nothing new. It's a passion that's been passed down for generations — and one that our Cooperative is committed to passing down for many more.  
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Our farmers

What makes Dairy Farmers of America so special? Our more than 10,000 dedicated family farmers who work tirelessly across the country. For many of them, dairy farming is nothing new. It's a passion that's been passed down for generations — and one that our Cooperative is committed to passing down for many more.  
Running an operation that's been in the family for five generations carries an incredible sense of pride, purpose and responsibility. And a new farm that's in its infancy? Well that's an exciting, nerve-racking undertaking all its own. Factor in that each of our dairies are family-owned, family-run businesses, and you'll begin to understand the true weight of running a dairy farm. Because we all have an extra commitment to preserving the farm, the land and our communities.

This isn't just a business for us. It's our heritage, our namesake and our way of life.

Farm life

How does milk get from our farms to your fridge? And what's a day on the farm really like?
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News

Filling hearts and stocking shelves

Wes and Katy Katzman of Katzman Farms in Whitewater, Wis., turned funds they won into a heartwarming (and dairy-filled) initiative for their local community.
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How the Jones Family has made its Holsteins and jerseys the top priority since 1946

Four generations of the Jones family currently have a hand in the success of their dairy farm, Jones Dairy, in Veguita, N.M. Dale Jones, a third-generation dairy farmer, enjoys spending every day farming with his family...
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How this DFA farmer-owner's raffle win fueled the fight against hunger

John Jenkins of Hard-Climb Farm in Troy, Vt., transformed a spin of luck into funds for a Vermont food bank to purchase milk and cheese.
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Dairy Farmers educates New York State Fairgoers on calving

Calving is a normal part of life on a dairy farm — in fact, DFA family dairy farmer Bruce Gibson, owner of Locust Hill Dairy in Mannsville, N.Y., says roughly 10 calves are born each day on his farm.
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