Michigan Milk Producers Association, established in 1916, is a dairy cooperative serving dairy farmers in MI, WI, IN and OH.
Joined March 2013
- Tweets2.2K
- Following617
- Followers1.1K
- Likes683
MMPA members and their families gathered yesterday at Dick Haven Farms for the Young Cooperator Fall Fest! From touring the farm to exploring the corn maze and picking pumpkins, it was a great opportunity to enjoy the fall season and connect with fellow members.
MMPA OYDCs Bryan and Molly Benson, runners-up Brandon and Deb Gingrich, and 2025 OYDCs Dale and Lynnae Dick attended the 2026 Joint Annual Meeting in Kissimmee, Florida, connecting with dairy producers and industry leaders to discuss the future of dairy.
In the latest #MilkMessenger Milk Minute, MMPA Director of Quality Sudeep Jain shares how investing in food safety, research and responsible resource use supports a strong, sustainable future for the cooperative.
Read more: mimilk.com/mi-milk-messenger…
Drum roll for our first-place winner in the 2026 #MMPAPhotoContest! Hailing from Lowell, MI Renee McCauley’s photo entry “Outstanding in Her Field” took first place! Congrats! Check out her photo and the other award-winning photos at: mimilk.com/mi-milk-messenger…
Women have always been essential to dairy farming, but their voices in cooperative leadership have evolved over time. Hear from four generations of women who helped shape MMPA and open doors for those who followed.
Read more in the latest #MilkMessenger: mimilk.com/mi-milk-messenger…
Taking home second place in the #MMPAPhotoContest and a $50 voucher to the MMPA Farm Supply Store is Amanda Story of Ithaca, Michigan. Her photo, “Early Morning Pickup” was a perfect representation of the dairy farm lifestyle! Congratulations Amanda!
Cassie Eadie of E-D Farms in Conklin, Michigan, is building a sustainable future for her family’s dairy through conservation, technology, employee relationships and cow care.
Read more about her journey in the latest #MilkMessenger
mimilk.com/mi-milk-messenger…
It’s National 4-H Week!
For many, 4-H is where a passion for agriculture, leadership and service begins, and that connection continues at MMPA where 25% of employees are 4-H alumni.
*Estimated based on an employee survey.
Michaela Fabus-Main of Elsie, Michigan, placed third in the 2026 #MMPAPhotoContest with her photo titled “Little Hands, Big Heart.” Michaela earned a cheese box from @HeritageRidgeCreamery. Congratulations Michaela!
Congratulations to De Saegher Dairy of Gratiot County, recipient of MMPA’s 2026 Food Bank Legacy Award! Through Project FULL, the family has spent nearly a decade helping local students access nutritious food and milk.
Read more in the latest #MilkMessenger
Congratulations Michaela Fabus-Main of Elsie, Michigan, for winning the People’s Choice Award! Michaela received over 33 percent of all the votes cast in our public poll. More results of the #MMPAPhotoContest will be announced in the coming days!
Adrianna Jackson of Caro, Michigan, received the Staff Choice Award in the MMPA Photo Contest! Her photo, titled “Doublemint at Daybreak” won the hearts of MMPA employees and earned her an MMPA vintage logo t-shirt! Congrats!
During National Truck Driver Appreciation Week, we’re celebrating MMPA’s dedicated milk haulers.
From early mornings to long days on the road, you play an important role in getting milk safely from our farms to our plants.
Thank you for all you do!
We were proud to welcome Senator Elissa Slotkin and @dairyidfa to our Ovid facility last week!
From the farm to the processing plant, dairy plays an important role in strengthening rural communities and providing nutritious products for consumers.
Last week, IDFA and @MichiganMilk Producers Association and Senator @ElissaSlotkin to MMPA's Ovid, Michigan ultrafiltration facility for an up-close look at the innovation and investment driving today's dairy industry.
From advanced dairy processing technologies to discussions on nutrition, trade and the Farm Bill, dairy leaders shared how public policy impacts the ability of farmers, cooperatives and processors to continue investing and growing.
With more than $14 billion in dairy processing investments planned nationwide through 2028, including $1.38 billion in Michigan, dairy is fueling economic growth, supporting rural communities and producing nutritious foods consumers depend on every day.
We appreciate Senator Slotkin's engagement and her commitment to understanding the priorities of Michigan's dairy community! 🎉
Read the full press release 👇idfa.org/news/idfa-michigan-…
Congratulations to Bryan and Molly Benson of Benson Dairy Farm in Cadillac, Michigan, MMPA’s 2026 Outstanding Young Dairy Cooperators! Learn more: mimilk.com/bryan-molly-benso…
For Molly Andersen, sustainability is about more than environmental stewardship, it's about building a resilient farm that can adapt, support employees and thrive for generations.
Hear from Molly in the latest #MilkMessenger
🤖 Made with AI
At @michiganstateu, MMPA’s roots run deep, from our founding in MSU’s Ag Hall to generations of partnership advancing dairy through research, education and outreach. We’re proud to support two MSU dairy fundraising campaigns.
Learn how to contribute in the latest #MilkMessenger
This summer MMPA was excited to have seven interns work within different departments of the co-op. We wish them the best of luck in their future endeavors!
Read more in the latest #MilkMessenger
It’s your last chance to submit photos in the 2026 #MMPAPhotoContest! Submit them at mimilk.com/photo-contestby August 1!
In the latest #MilkMessenger Brad Parks shares, "One of the key things in all of these projects was making decisions for the long term. The goal was to build facilities that work well every day, produce high-quality products and create lasting value for our members."
