Michigan Milk Producers Association

We are proud to share that MMPA President and CEO, Joe Diglio, has been named the 2025 Robert B. Engel Farmer Co-op Manager of the year by The National Council of Farmer Cooperatives. This award recognizes outstanding contributions to not just individual co-ops, but to the co-op community as a whole: https://lnkd.in/eKZg948i

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"At MMPA our success in 2024 was built on our actions in the past few years. With the momentum of a new member governance structure, the release of a sustainability report and the recognition of our members’ impressive milk quality, our strategic initiatives have clearly changed us for success in 2024 and the future." - Doug Chapin, MMPA Board Chairman Hear more from Doug in the latest #MilkMessenger https://lnkd.in/ekcXTCZP

Congratulations to MMPA member Tony Jandernoa of Dutch Meadows Dairy LLC in St. Johns as the recipient of the 2025 Dairy Farm of the Year. Presented annually since 1958 by The Michigan State University (MSU) Department of Animal Science, this award is the highest honor the department gives to outstanding dairy farms across Michigan. Congratulations Tony! Read more ? https://lnkd.in/e2cZzVGV

We’re proud to share that MMPA President and CEO, Joe Diglio, has been named Vice Chair of the IDFA Executive Council. IDFA's Executive Council is composed of executives from across the dairy foods industry and focuses on the business and operations of the association. "I am honored to serve as the Executive Council Vice Chair for the International Dairy Foods Association,” said Diglio. “Alongside an exceptional group of leaders and talented team under Michael’s leadership, I look forward to working together to strengthen the industry and continue innovating the future of dairy.” Read more ? https://lnkd.in/e2yiHt5s.

The modernization of the Federal Milk Marketing Order (FMMO) has been making dairy news headlines for over a year now. In the latest #MilkMessenger, we revisited the basics of FMMOs to understand how the updates could impact the dairy industry: https://lnkd.in/e7fHWcH9

Embracing his passion for dairy, 2024 MMPA Outstanding Young Dairy Cooperator Runner-Up, Jake Buning, is proudly carrying forward his family’s legacy on Buning Dairy Farm in Falmouth, Michigan. Read more about Jake in the latest #MilkMessenger https://lnkd.in/etNwxvkB

“What I enjoy most about working in the dairy industry is that when you need help there is always someone there to assist in solving a problem.” – Greg Abernathy, 5 Years of Service

MMPA's Constantine, Michigan, plant is proud to be recognized for outstanding employee safety by International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) for the second year in a row! Congratulations to the MMPA Constantine team for prioritizing safety and fostering excellence: https://lnkd.in/g9W2vW-Q

"Ultrafiltered milk has become a flagship product in our portfolio. Manufactured by filtering skim milk through membranes that concentrate the protein and remove the sugars, we’ve seen ultrafiltered milk fit seamlessly into the rising consumer demand for high-protein, low-sugar products, a trend that seems here to stay." - Molly Costaris, MMPA Director of Sales Hear more from Molly Costaris in the latest #MilkMessenger https://lnkd.in/eYemiGPC