dairy cooperative

A dairy cooperative is an organization owned and operated by local dairy farmers who pool their milk together. By working as a cooperative, farmers can process, market, and sell their milk more efficiently and collectively, often gaining better prices and access to markets. The cooperative provides shared services like processing facilities, quality control, and distribution, reducing individual farmers' costs. This structure helps farmers maintain control over their products while benefiting from economies of scale, fostering sustainable dairy farming and ensuring consumers receive quality dairy products.