Dairy Management Inc (DMI)
By Dairy Management Inc
Last reviewed: December 2025
National dairy checkoff organization managing producer-funded programs for dairy promotion, research, and education.
Dairy Management Inc manages the national dairy checkoff, funded by a 15-cent per hundredweight assessment on all milk marketed. Programs include consumer marketing, foodservice development, export promotion, and research.
Key initiatives include partnerships with major restaurant chains, school milk programs, and international market development. Research funding supports nutrition science and new product development.
Key Features
- Consumer Marketing: Dairy promotion campaigns
- Foodservice Development: Restaurant partnerships
- Export Promotion: International markets
- Research Funding: Dairy science
- School Programs: Youth marketing
Advanced Features
- Innovation Partnerships: New product development
- Nutrition Research: Health messaging
Ideal For
Farm Types: All dairy producers
Competitive Advantages
What sets Dairy Management Inc (DMI) apart from alternatives:
- National reach
- Major partnerships
- Research investment
- Export development
Pricing Information
Here is the pricing information for Dairy Management Inc (DMI):
DMI programs funded by mandatory dairy farmer checkoff assessment.
Pricing Model: Checkoff-funded organization
All U.S. dairy farmers contribute through checkoff. No separate membership fee. Programs promote dairy consumption nationally.
Pros & Considerations
- National dairy promotion and research organization
- Consumer marketing and nutrition education
- Partners with major brands and retailers
- Coordinates checkoff investment nationally
- Drives dairy demand through multiple channels
- Large organization with broad mandate
- Individual producer impact is indirect
- Checkoff contribution is mandatory
- Results measured at industry level not farm level
Implementation & Setup
How to implement Dairy Management Inc (DMI) on your dairy operation:
Implementation Timeline: Automatic participation
Training & Support
Training and support options available for Dairy Management Inc (DMI):
Support Channels:
Evaluation Questions
Key questions to consider when evaluating Dairy Management Inc (DMI):
- How does checkoff benefit your operation?
- What programs interest you?