General Info

Dairy Farmers of America is a dairy marketing cooperative that is owned and operated by and serves more than 18,000 dairy farmers throughout the United States. It specializes in the manufacture, formulation and packaging of dairy products, food components and ingredients. The company provides American and Italian cheeses, cultured dairy products, coffee creamers, in-can sterilized infant formula, adult nutrition products and nonfat dry milk. It also offers dried whey, cheese sauces, and ground, shredded and diced cheeses. Dairy Farmers of America features brands, such as Keller's, Breakstone's, Borden, Plugra, Hotel Bar, Falfurria's and Mid-America Farms. The company maintains a quality control staff and has milk testing capabilities. It provides information programs and Internet access to laboratory results, as well as numerous marketing and cooperative programs. Additionally, the company offers direct deposit schemes, financial loans, political representation and medical insurance. Dairy Farmers of America has a network of affiliated and independent fluid milk bottlers and maintains over 4,000 employees. The company maintains one of its manufacturing plants in Schulenburg, Texas.