Organizations, Associations, and Programs

National and state breed associations that register animals and manage pedigrees

Farmer-led groups that advocate on policy and regulatory issues affecting dairy

Cooperatives and processors that market, pool and pay for farm milk

Organizations that provide official milk testing, record processing and performance programs

Groups funded by checkoff dollars that promote dairy products and dairy nutrition

Certification programs for organic, grass-fed, pasture-based and other specialty production systems

Programs that support youth development and preserve dairy industry history and culture