About Us

Established in 1916 and based in Arlington, Virginia, the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) carries out policies that advance the well-being of American dairy farmers. The members of NMPF’s member cooperatives produce the majority of the U.S. milk supply, making NMPF the voice of dairy farmers on Capitol Hill and with government agencies.

NMPF has been one of the country’s most recognized and influential membership organizations for over 100 years. Advocating policies determined by its members, the positions expressed by NMPF are the result of grassroots work by dairy farmers on federal policy issues.

Since 1950, the National Young Cooperators (YC) Program has provided up-and-coming leaders with a better understanding of issues facing farmers and their cooperatives. Through webinars and in-person events, the program aims to educate and build leadership abilities in the next generation of dairy farmers.