CORE Program
At the CORE of MMPA
MMPA farmer-owners are the core of the cooperative, and their voices resonate in every decision we make! At MMPA, we’re dedicated to empowering our members through programs like CORE, where they can deepen their knowledge, strengthen relationships and shape the future of dairy.
MMPA has hosted various CORE programs including: MMPA 101, Sustainability Summit, Legislative Update, Superior Dairy Tour and the Price Protection Program. Through the CORE program, members have deepened their understanding of our cooperative, tackled the intricacies of milk marketing, and fostered strong bonds with peers, industry partners and MMPA leadership.
Aligned with our cooperative principle of emphasizing “education, training, and information,” CORE has been a beacon of learning and empowerment. From tailored sessions for members to spreading the word about the cooperative advantage, we’ve embraced knowledge-sharing and advancement every step of the way.
Past CORE Programs
MMPA 101
January 21, 2025
Attendees learned more about how MMPA markets milk as a dairy cooperative and toured the Novi laboratory. They heard from MMPA President & CEO Joe Diglio, MMPA Board Chairman Doug Chapin and members of the MMPA team on:
• MMPA’s evolution,
• cooperatives and the role of the Board of Directors,
• MMPA’s manufacturing plants,
• MMPA products and customers,
• milk pricing,
• and member services.
Sustainability Summit
April 9, 2025
Attendees toured MMPA member farms and learned how to get involved in MMPA farm sustainability projects.
Attendees:
• toured an MMPA member farm with a circular bedding system utilizing composted and recycled materials,
• visited a retrofitted robotic milking facility with an on-farm soybean roaster,
• and heard how MMPA members are utilizing sustainability programs to implement new practices and what they’ve learned.
Legislative Update
June 30, 2025
Attendees learned about MMPA’s involvement in legislative issues and the role of the Political Action Committee. They heard from Paul Bleiberg, Executive Vice President, Government Relations, National Milk Producers Federation about:
• what’s happening in the federal legislative landscape,
• progress on the Farm Bill,
• whole milk in schools.
Superior Dairy Tour
April 11, 2024
MMPA members traveled to MMPA’s milk processing facility, Superior Dairy, in Canton, Ohio to tour the recently acquired plant and meet MMPA staff. Attendees:
• toured all facets of the plants’ production areas: plant receiving bays, 96-ounce and caseless gallon bottle blowing, ice cream production, milk loading areas and more,
• learned about Creative Edge’s role in development of the caseless milk gallon and the evolution of their latest innovation – the 96-ounce bottle,
• and tasted many products made using their milk at Superior Dairy.
