I was recently having a discussion with an industry representative about FarmFirst, and a question that was posed to me was, “How is FarmFirst different from other dairy co-ops?” As members, many of you may already be familiar with what sets us apart. However, for those who are newer or may not know our history, […]
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FarmFirst has been providing scholarships to children of members since its organization in 2013 and is proud to have awarded a total of $248,500 to 261 students since that time. However – the history of our scholarship program goes back to 2009 and begins with a man named Bill Walters. Manitowoc Milk Producers was one
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FarmFirst Dairy Cooperative is encouraged by the announcement made by USDA on their recommendations to modernize the Federal Milk Marketing Orders. “Much of what we have advocated for in Federal Milk Marketing Order reform over the past three years appears to be reflected in USDA’s recommendations,” says Sarah Sarbacker, FarmFirst Director of Communications and Marketing.
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Twenty students will receive a total of $22,250 in scholarships from FarmFirst Dairy Cooperative this year. 2024 marks the twelfth year that the cooperative has been providing scholarships, for a grand total of 261 recipients totaling $248,500. “FarmFirst has consistently emphasized the importance of investing in the education of the next generation. Education is crucial
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FarmFirst Dairy Cooperative is pleased to welcome Michael Richter as their newest Member Services Representative. He is based out of Rice Lake, Wisconsin and will serve members in Northwest Wisconsin, Minnesota and South Dakota. Michael comes to FarmFirst most recently from Quality Liquid Feeds, where he served as Dairy Technical Services Manager. He has also
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June is here, and we all know what that means: June Dairy Month! What began in 1937 as a means for grocer organizations to promote milk consumption during the summer months has evolved into a celebration that honors dairy farmers and the entire dairy industry for their dedication to producing the nutritious dairy foods we
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Change is inevitable, and there is no opportunity for growth and progress without it. FarmFirst’s board of directors have made some changes recently in the best interest of the cooperative. We are proud to announce the appointment of Mick Homb as our General Manager. With his extensive expertise and proven track record, Mick is set
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FarmFirst Dairy Cooperative proudly announces Mick Homb as the newly appointed General Manager, bringing expertise and a proven track record to lead the cooperative into its next chapter of growth and success. Having served as the Director of Milk Marketing for the cooperative’s Family Dairies USA division since 2019, Homb has demonstrated exceptional leadership and
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The USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) announced this afternoon that starting next Wednesday, February 28th, dairy producers will be able to enroll for the Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) program for 2024. The DMC Program is a safety net program for dairy farmers, which is a risk-management tool that addresses changes in the margin between milk
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The deadline for FarmFirst Dairy Cooperative scholarships for 2024 is fast approaching and membership youth pursuing a post-secondary education in any field of study are encouraged to apply. The scholarship application deadline is March 31, 2024. “Education has always been a cornerstone in the foundation of this cooperative, and FarmFirst is proud to support our
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Madison, WI 53714-1381
Toll-Free: 1-800-525-7704
Phone: 608-244-3373
Fax: 608-244-3643
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