UNH Dairies Produce 'Gold' Standard Of Milk

DURHAM, N.H. – The Fairchild Dairy Teaching and Research Center and the Organic Dairy Research Farm, both facilities of the NH Agricultural Experiment Station at the University of New Hampshire College of Life Sciences and Agriculture, have been awarded a 2015 Gold Quality Award by the Dairy Farmers of America.

“Our dairy farms produce some of the highest quality milk in the country. This is a testament to the exceptional work of our dairy managers, staff and students who carefully care for our herds and ensure that our dairy cows are among the healthiest in the nation,” said Jon Wraith, director of the NH Agricultural Experiment Station and dean of the UNH College of Life Sciences and Agriculture.

As a result of receiving the Gold Quality Award, UNH is paid the highest price for its milk – called quality premiums. Dairy Farmers of America is the leading national milk cooperative with nearly 13,000 dairy producers in 48 states. Milk from the Fairchild Dairy goes to the Hood plant in Concord, and milk from the Organic Dairy goes to the Organic Valley Coop.

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