We Care
Our Commitment to Sustainability
Our mission at First District Association is to create a sustainable market for dairy products and allow family farms to prosper in the time honored Midwest dairy traditions.
>>>> 2017 Sustainability Report <<<<
How do we support our community?
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155
Dedicated Employees
Maintaining an effective and stable workforce is a big contributor to our reputation for quality dairy products. Our average employee tenure is currently 15.4 years!
First District Association supports succession planning and employee development though training and a commitment to the safety and the well-being of its employees within a sustained “Safety Culture”.
Countless
Countless
Proud Supporters
We support the communities in which our members and employees are actively involved. Local agriculture, dairy-related organizations and a social responsibility to our communities are our top priorities.
- K-12 Agriculture / Dairy Education Programs and Tours
- County 4-H and FFA Programs
- Members of the Chamber of Commerce
- Annual Involvement in Litchfield Watercade Town Celebration
$7,200
$7,200
Total Scholarships
Every year, First District Association awards scholarships to member-owners or children of member-owners.
We also provide internship opportunities annually for those pursuing a career in dairy processing programs or related fields.
$50,000
$50,000
Annual Donations
We support our surrounding agricultural communities through monetary and product donations for various events.
- Agriculture and Dairy Organization Meetings
- Dairy Farm Breakfasts / June Dairy Month
- Dairy Promotions at Local Businesses
- County Fairs, Dairy shows and Dairy Expos
- Groups / Clubs that are Ag and Dairy Related
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How small is our footprint?
25.2% reduction of (kWh) per hundred weight of milk processed in the last 20 years
185 million gallons of cow water are recycled in our processing plants annually
91 Tons recycled annually
Replaced Exterior Lighting with LED. Direct energy reduction of 2,483 KWh, reducing our carbon footprint by 3,847 KWh annually
29.6% reduction of natural gas (Mcf)
per hundred weight of milk processed
in the last 20 years
In 2016, a water redirection project was completed to reduce our well water usage by approximately 6.3 million gallons annually.