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News June 10, 2025

2025 Scholarship Recipients

  The history and legacy of his 140-year-old farm, coupled with the love for the dairy industry, is the reason…

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Careers June 9, 2025

Plant Operator

First District Association is a dairy cooperative that manufactures wholesome dairy products from high quality milk supplied from our family…

News January 17, 2025

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…

News November 5, 2024

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…

News November 1, 2024

2025 Scholarship Application

    The First District Association scholarship is now open to incoming (current high school seniors) and current college students.…

News October 2, 2024

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…

News August 5, 2024

Our Products

By Halli Poppler, Communications and Marketing Intern You may know First District Association as the big dairy processor in Litchfield,…

News July 17, 2024

Farmer Owner Spotlight: Deb Heuer

By Halli Poppler, Communications and Marketing Intern As long as Deb Heuer can remember, she has always wanted to be…

News July 1, 2024

Manure Management on Dairy Farms

By Halli Poppler, Communications and Marketing Intern Have you ever wondered how dairy farms handle all the cow waste produced?…

News June 13, 2024

Modern Technology on Dairy Farms

By Halli Poppler, Communications and Marketing Intern Have you ever been curious about the role of technology on dairy farms?…