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Building Community Through Dairy
Agriculture is a source of tradition and community. Located near Princeton, MN, Brickton Genetics is a fourth-generation dairy farm looking…
Read MoreBoard of Directors appoints Glenn Kaping as President and CEO
LITCHFIELD, MN (August 4, 2025) — First District Association (FDA) has appointed Glenn Kaping as President and CEO, effective immediately,…
Journeyman Electrician – Day Shift
First District Association is currently seeking a Journeyman Electrician to join our team. The primary role of an Electrical Technician…
First District Association’s CEO announces resignation
LITCHFIELD, MN (July 10, 2025) — After six years of working for First District Association (FDA), President and CEO, Bob…
2025 Scholarship Recipients
The history and legacy of his 140-year-old farm, coupled with the love for the dairy industry, is the reason…
Plant Operator
First District Association is a dairy cooperative that manufactures wholesome dairy products from high quality milk supplied from our family…
2025 Young Cooperator of the Year
The Young Cooperator of the Year award is announced at our annual Winter Conference each year. This award is given…
First District Association Honored with FARM Excellence Awards
Two of First District Association’s own were recognized at the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) Annual Meeting in Phoenix, AZ…
2025 Scholarship Application
The First District Association scholarship is now open to incoming (current high school seniors) and current college students.…
Farmer Spotlight: The Next Generation, Austin Schmitt and Joelle Liddane
By Halli Poppler, Communications and Marketing Intern In Rice, MN, a new chapter in agricultural innovation and community connection is…
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Dairy Resources
- Coping With Farm & Rural Stress
- Undeniably Dairy
- Farmers Assuring Responsible Management
- National Milk Producers Federation
- Midwest Dairy Association
- Minnesota Milk Producers Association
- Dairy Management Inc.
- Got Milk
- National Dairy Council
- U.S. Dairy Council
- International Dairy Federation
- Dairy Good
- Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy
- Coping With Farm & Rural Stress
- Undeniably Dairy
- Farmers Assuring Responsible Management
- National Milk Producers Federation
- Midwest Dairy Association
- Minnesota Milk Producers Association
- Dairy Management Inc.
- Got Milk
- National Dairy Council
- U.S. Dairy Council
- International Dairy Federation
- Dairy Good
- Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy