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Life at DFA

Belong to something bigger

At Dairy Farmers of America, some of us work in manufacturing, some deliver products and others work at desks or in the field. Together, we strive to bring quality, integrity and a strong sense of community to everything we do.

Why work here?

Get a glimpse into a day in the life of employees in a variety of roles, and learn how they all contribute to ensuring people everywhere get to enjoy the nutrition and joys of real dairy.

Cooler Operation

Driver

Maintenance

Production

Lab/Receiving

Benefits

Taking care of our team is just as important to us as taking care of our farmers, our herd and our land.
That’s why we provide everything you need to reach your unique goals — at work and in life.

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Medical, Dental AND Vision

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Life insurance options

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401[K] retirement plan

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Tuition reimbursement

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Paid vacation AND holidays

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And so much more!

A culture of inclusion

We’re committed to creating an environment that welcomes and empowers everyone — and it starts with our team. We’re proud to support and reflect the communities in which we live, operate and serve. It’s how we’re able to achieve better results and more meaningful relationships.

“Our goal is to foster an environment where every employee feels connected, valued and empowered. By building a culture of belonging and inclusion through programs like our Employee Resource Groups, we create meaningful opportunities for collaboration and growth. Prioritizing the needs of our employees is key to strengthening our one DFA culture and driving our collective success.”

Cherrese B., Director, Human Resources and Community Engagement

Employee Resource Groups

Everyone is welcome to join any or all our groups to gain guidance, support and camaraderie.

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Empowher

Fostering an inclusive community where women are supported and empowered to be our authentic selves.

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Growing Professionals [Gropro]

Empowering employees to thrive in their careers through continuous learning and leadership development.

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Mosaic

Supporting, honoring and celebrating employee cultures and ethnicities by providing a space for professional development activities, social networking and cultural events.

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Veterans and military personnel

Championing veterans, military family members and personnel through camaraderie — and facilitating the transition from military to civilian life by sharing best practices.

“The military does a very good job turning an individual into a soldier, marine, airman, and sailor… but nobody teaches you how to be a veteran. Here at DFA, The Veterans ERG recognizes and supports all veterans, facilitating a place to network, support and collaborate while providing resources for allies and ERG members.”

DARRELL Z.

General Manager, Co-Chair Veterans ERG

“I love being part of GroPro and Mosaic because they help me connect with colleagues I wouldn’t otherwise get the chance to meet through my day-to-day work. It’s great to have a space where we can share interests, support each other and grow together.”

CAROLINA G.

HR Data Analyst

“The Veterans Resource Group is a great tool to connect with and help fellow veterans adjust to working at DFA. It allows me to be a resource for non-veteran managers that are looking how to better recruit, train and support their veteran employees.”

ALEX A.

General Manager, Zumbrota, MN

“Being a part of an ERG is important because it allows for you to contribute to a more inclusive workplace, where diverse voices are empowered and celebrated.”

BELICIA B.

Paralegal

Community Partnerships

Agricultural Education

Agriculture Future of America

Center for Disability Inclusion

Disability: IN

Hire Heroes USA

Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources and Related Sciences

National Black MBA Association, Inc.

National Society of Black Engineers

Prospanica: The Association of Hispanic MBAs & Business Professionals

Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers

Society of Women Engineers

Women in Manufacturing

Our impact

We strive to enrich communities and make a difference in people’s lives through all the possibilities of dairy.

DFA cares

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Giving back

Since April 2020, we’ve raised and distributed more than $1 million – and provided dairy products for those in need across the nation.

3M+ units of milk

donated to backpack programs and
local food shelters

1,645+ volunteer hours

tracked by our employees

Disaster relief

We also band together to help in times of natural disasters or other crises in the U.S. and around the world.

$50K and dairy products

donated in partnership with the American Red Cross and Convoy of Help to Ukrainian refugees

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Students
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Our scholarships and internship programs help students get the support and mentorship they need to become the next generation of dairy industry leaders.

LEARN MORE

Responsible farming
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As stewards of the land and animals in our care, our farmer-owners are committed to providing high-quality milk that’s always produced responsibly. We’ve created a robust Gold Standard Dairy Program to help us collect data, provide support and help our farmer-owners excel in the following areas:

  • Animal care and wellbeing
  • Environmental stewardship
  • Land stewardship
  • Milk quality
  • Workforce development
Sustainability
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Our farmer-owners continue to make efforts – big and small – to conserve resources, reduce waste and work efficiently. We know that with access to opportunities like equipment cost share and technical assistance, they can achieve more. That’s why we apply for grants and funding on behalf of our farmer-owners that result in incredible partnerships, including our Climate-Smart Dairy Pilot Project with the USDA – and our Sustainable Cheese Project with Pizza Hut.

We’re making progress

7% Decrease

in total emissions since 2018

Our science-based target commitment

We’re working toward a

30% Reduction

in absolute emissions by 2030

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