History

While the national dairy checkoff was formalized in 1983, its story dates all the way back to 1915 and continues to grow and evolve today.
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A Strong Track Record of Building Trust and Demand

The emergence of the dairy checkoff did not happen overnight. Farmers, processors and, more recently, importers have long worked together to secure a strong, vibrant future for dairy. Journey through the rich history of the dairy checkoff and learn about important developments that have unified industry efforts to build trust in and demand for U.S. dairy products.