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