Articles Tagged with ''dairy cooperative news''

Lawrence Webster, CEO of Upstate Niagara Cooperative, to retire in June

Webster joined the dairy cooperative in 2005 and has served as CEO for the past decade.

January 10, 2022

The board of directors of Upstate Niagara Cooperative announced the planned retirement of Lawrence C. Webster, CEO, on June 30, 2022.

Michigan Milk Producers Association to acquire Superior Dairy

Building on the strong partnership developed between the two organizations over the years, the acquisition will bring greater innovation, product diversity and efficiencies to the marketplace

December 6, 2021

The Michigan Milk Producers Association (MMPA), Novi, Mich., said it will acquire Superior Dairy in Canton, Ohio, a subsidiary of LEL Operating Co.

Darigold unveils world’s largest ‘World Cow’ mural at Washington processing facility

The giant Holstein cow with spots arranged as a map of the world celebrates the farmer-owned cooperative’s diversity, equity and inclusion efforts.

October 28, 2021

The 44-by-66-foot mural, featuring a Holstein cow with spots arranged as a world map, commemorates Darigold’s commitment to ensuring a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment across its entire enterprise.

Tillamook County Creamery Association continues commitment to farming with new ‘All For Farmers Coalition’

The dairy cooperative is partnering with Food52 to debut a curated online market to raise funds for farmers.

September 20, 2021

For the second consecutive year, Tillamook County Creamery Association (TCCA), Tillamook, Ore., announced its All For Farmers initiative to help support farmers facing financial hardship across the country.

California Dairies Inc. Launches farm-to-consumer sustainability effort

The cooperative said it assembled a team of experts in the field of sustainability across numerous priority areas: from environmental stewardship to employee welfare to animal husbandry and beyond.

June 30, 2021

California Dairies Inc. (CDI), the largest dairy farmer-owned cooperative in California and second largest in the United States, announced the formal launch of an initiative aimed at measuring, validating and further improving sustainable business practices.

Land O’Lakes unveils American Connection Corps for young leaders

The program will support 50 fellows in rural and urban communities across America working to improve broadband connectivity and digital inclusion.

April 27, 2021

Land O’Lakes Inc., a cooperative based in Arden Hills, Minn., announced the formation of a new program for young leaders aimed at a boots-on-the-ground effort to boost local internet connectivity and the benefits it provides.

2021 DFA Colab Accelerator focuses on innovative dairy products, emerging agricultural technologies

Seven companies will participate in the 90-day dairy-intensive program.

April 6, 2021

A single-serve snack-sized cheese bar, facial recognition software for cows and nanotechnologies to help treat mastitis are just a few of the startup companies that are convening virtually this week as Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) launches its 2021 DFA CoLab Accelerator class.

Dairy Farmers of America names scholarship recipients

The cooperative’s scholarship committee identified 44 students, who will receive a total of $63,000.

April 2, 2021

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

Tillamook is official cheese and butter brand for Bravo's ‘Top Chef’ in Portland

The 15 new ‘cheftestants’ vying for the title of Top Chef will have the opportunity to cook with Tillamook products all season long.

April 2, 2021

Tillamook County Creamery Association (TCCA), a 112-year-old farmer-owned dairy co-operative based in Tillamook, Ore., said it is the official cheese and butter brand for this season of Bravo's "Top Chef" in Portland, produced by Magical Elves.

Land O’Lakes Inc. unveils Dairy 2025 Commitment initiative

New sustainability commitments will keep Land O’Lakes’ farmer-members on the leading edge of on-farm best practices and help Land O’Lakes’ customers and partner brands achieve their farm-to-fork sustainability goals.

March 11, 2021

Land O’Lakes Inc. announced new on-farm sustainability commitments to be adopted by its more than 1,600 member-dairy farms by 2025.

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