We are dairy farmers, multiple allied industries and professional advisory supporters working together to
sustain and grow Kentucky's dairy industry.
Dairy farmers work hard every day to provide fresh, wholesome, quality milk and dairy products to consumers. They love their land, the animals in their care and way of life on the farm. Dairy cows are economic generators. The average dairy cow generates over
$13,700 in economic ripple effect each year.
Our mission: "To educate, promote and represent dairy producers and foster an environment for growth of the Kentucky Dairy Industry."
sustain and grow Kentucky's dairy industry.
Dairy farmers work hard every day to provide fresh, wholesome, quality milk and dairy products to consumers. They love their land, the animals in their care and way of life on the farm. Dairy cows are economic generators. The average dairy cow generates over
$13,700 in economic ripple effect each year.
Our mission: "To educate, promote and represent dairy producers and foster an environment for growth of the Kentucky Dairy Industry."
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Kentucky has 750 permitted dairy farms as of November, 2013. Cow numbers stand at 73,000 - 75,000 head. Production per cow increased 6.1 percent in 2012 over 2011 resulting in total statewide production increase of 3.3 percent. Some of this increase can be attributed to the KDDC Market Incentive Leadership for KY, (MILK) Program which provides incentives to KY dairy producers for increasing production while maintaining excellent milk quality. Over 25 percent of all KY dairy farmers are enrolled in the KDDC MILK Program with 44 percent of the state’s total milk pounds included. To learn more about the MILK Program, contact KDDC at kddc@kydairy.org or call 859-516-1129. |
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