Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative now ranks as the second-largest dairy cooperative in the nation, based on milk volume. The ranking moved Edge from third to second place due to an increase in member milk volume and growth in farm membership.
“Our rise in membership and ranking reflects the forward-thinking approach our board and leadership team takes in providing the services our members need in meeting today’s challenges, including policy and regulation and other market forces,” says Edge CEO Tim Trotter. “We’re not stopping here. Edge is committed to creating value for our members by offering valuable sustainability, regulatory, and permitting services and resources for our members.”
Edge is a verification cooperative for farmers who ship their milk directly to a private processor to meet the qualifications of the Federal Milk Marketing Order. As a verification cooperative, Edge provides lab verification and bulk tank calibration, among other services, for its members. The cooperative also engages in advocacy efforts to champion sound and reasonable policy for the dairy community at the federal level.
“We are a member-driven cooperative always looking for ways to enhance the experience for our dairy farmers so they can be successful in their individual farms and businesses,” Trotter says. “We are excited about the possibilities that are ahead for Edge and our members.”
