Select Milk Producers Cooperative Services
Last reviewed: December 2025
Select Milk Producers cooperative services guide - milk marketing, quality premiums, FARM certification for 99 family dairy farms producing 6 billion lbs...
Select Milk Producers Cooperative Services
Select Milk Producers, Inc. is one of the largest dairy cooperatives in the United States, providing comprehensive milk marketing and member services for family dairy farms across Texas, New Mexico, and the Midwest.
Company Overview
Founded in 1994 by family dairy producers, Select Milk Producers has grown to represent 99 family-owned dairy farms collectively producing and marketing over 6 billion pounds of milk annually. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, the cooperative operates under the mission of "Setting a Higher Standard" in dairy production, quality, and sustainability.
Core Services
Milk Marketing & Market Access
Quality Programs
Animal Welfare & Sustainability
Technical Support
Membership Benefits
Financial Advantages
Operational Support
Brand Partnerships
Select Milk has established valuable relationships with premium dairy brands:
Recent Developments
2024: Westrock Coffee Partnership
Joint venture to build an aseptic and ESL (extended shelf life) bottling facility in Littlefield, Texas. The facility will produce coffee-milk beverages with first product shipments expected in Q1 2026.
2021: Mill Haven Foods Acquisition
Added flavoring and product development expertise to expand value-added processing capabilities.
Select Custom Solutions Partnership
Expanded dairy processing capabilities for custom dairy product development.
Ideal For
Select Milk Producers membership is ideal for:
How to Join
Dairy producers interested in Select Milk Producers membership should:
Contact Information
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Select Milk Producers: Setting a Higher Standard in dairy production, quality, and sustainability.
Key Features
- Guaranteed Milk Marketing: Reliable milk pickup and access to major processors, brand partners, and markets nationwide
- Quality Premium Programs: Premium pricing for milk meeting strict quality standards with incentives for excellence
- FARM Program Certification: 100% member participation in National Milk Producers Federation animal welfare certification
- Technical Assistance: On-farm support for quality improvement, compliance, and operational efficiency
- Sustainability Programs: Guidance on environmental stewardship, carbon footprint reduction, and sustainable practices
- Cooperative Equity: Member access to cooperative dividends, equity participation, and governance voice
- Brand Partnerships: Access to premium brand partnerships including fairlife, Core Power, and Fair Oaks Farms
Ideal For
Farm Types: Conventional dairy farms, Quality-focused operations, Sustainability-minded producers
Pricing Information
Here is the pricing information for Select Milk Producers Cooperative Services:
Cooperative milk marketing with deductions from milk check and premium opportunities.
Pricing Model: Milk check deductions and premiums
Contact Select Milk Producers field representative for current member terms. Regional pricing varies.
Pros & Considerations
- Strong collective bargaining power from 6B+ pounds annual volume
- Access to premium brand partnerships and value-added markets
- 100% FARM Program certification across all member farms
- Comprehensive technical and sustainability support
- Cooperative equity and dividend participation
- Quality premium pricing programs
- Geographic focus on Texas, New Mexico, and Midwest regions
- Membership requirements and quality standards must be maintained
- Cooperative structure requires participation in governance
Evaluation Questions
Key questions to consider when evaluating Select Milk Producers Cooperative Services:
- What markets does Select Milk serve and are there capacity constraints that would affect my membership?
- What are the total deductions from my milk check including marketing, capital retain, and other fees?
- What quality and component premiums are available and what thresholds must I meet to earn them?
- How does the cooperative equity retirement and patronage dividend program work for members?
- What field services, consulting, and member support programs does the cooperative provide?