We work on behalf of U.S. dairy farmers to increase sales and demand for U.S. dairy products and ingredients. Our role is to proactively partner with leaders and innovators to increase and apply knowledge that leverages opportunities to expand dairy markets.

Our Values

• Integrity
• Excellence
• Leadership
• Collaboration
• Innovation

Integrity
We maintain the highest standard of ethical behavior at all times, establishing and maintaining open, honest, respectful and trustworthy relationships with our endowers, customers, partners and co-workers.

Excellence
We strive to build the highest standard of quality, accountability and measurability into everything we do. We attract the right people and partners to our mission and we direct, empower and honor them when their goals, and those of our owners, are achieved.

Leadership
We are willing and able to make decisions and take necessary steps to ensure that our programs and organizations are valuable assets to dairy producers and the dairy industry. We lead by example. Our ideas, abilities and discipline make a difference.

Collaboration
We believe that a collaborative environment motivates us to be our best. We work as a team and strive to recognize and leverage diverse perspectives and experiences, listening to and learning from all, at all times. We are independent in thought, but united in action.

Innovation
We believe in the creation and fostering of an environment that encourages and rewards creative and strategic thinking. We accept the need to take informed risks to achieve greatness. We embrace the inevitability of changes in the marketplace and work to take advantage of the opportunity change affords.