Michigan Milk Producers Association

Michigan Dairy Ambassador Program Gearing Up for 2020, Applications Due Jan. 17

October 30, 2019 Michigan Milk Producers Association

Any Michigan high school and college students interested in dairy and/or pursuing a career in the dairy industry have until Jan. 17 to apply for the 2020 Michigan Dairy Ambassador Scholarship and Leadership Program. Continuing with updates instituted last year, the program offers dairy communications training to interested applicants. …

MMPA Butter and Cheese Win Awards in North American Dairy Product Contest

October 1, 2019 Michigan Milk Producers Association

Butter made in southwest Michigan by farmer-owned Michigan Milk Producers Association (MMPA) was today awarded top honors from the World Dairy Expo Championship Dairy Product Contest. First, second and third place awards were granted to unsalted butter made at MMPA’s dairy plant in Constantine, Michigan. …

MMPA delegates overwhelmingly approve Board driven bylaw changes

September 13, 2019 Michigan Milk Producers Association

The Board of Directors for the Michigan Milk Producers Association (MMPA) recently presented delegates with proposed revisions to the organization’s bylaws to further support MMPA’s mission and vision. Delegates overwhelmingly adopted the proposed changes, updating MMPA’s governance structure and leadership titles. …

MMPA Returns $ 1.5M of Cash Patronage Refunds to Members

March 12, 2019 Michigan Milk Producers Association

The Michigan Milk Producers Association recently paid $1.5 million in cash patronage refunds to its dairy farmer member-owners. This cash allocation represents 100 percent of the farm supply earnings and 25 percent of the milk marketing earnings. All members who marketed milk through MMPA for fiscal year 2018 received a portion of the allocation. …