KENTUCKY DAIRY DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
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About Us

We are dairy farmers, allied industry members 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.  We love our land, the animals in our care and our way of life on the farm.

Membership

The Kentucky Dairy Development Council is a producer organization with three primary membership categories:
1) A dairy producer (bovine) member is any producer or associated individual with any Kentucky dairy farm having a permit to ship milk. Membership is free and automatic for this membership level and includes access to programming, discounted rates to KDDC events, a free subscription to Milk Matters, and a free subscription to Farmshine.
2) An allied industry member is an organization/business/individual with interest in Kentucky's dairy industry. Become an allied member by sponsoring KDDC and enjoy many other perks of membership. Fine more information on sponsorship here.
3) An advisory member is a representative of a public agency engaged in business or activity relating to the dairy industry.

Mission Statement

To educate, promote and represent dairy producer and foster an environment for growth of the Kentucky dairy industry.

Goals

1) To increase producer profitability
2) To improve dairy farmer's competitiveness
3) To enhance dairy farm families' quality of life
4) To assist in the viability of Kentucky's dairy industry
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Kentucky Dairy Development Council
​176 Pasadena Drive
Lexington, KY 40503
859-516-1129
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  • Home
  • Awards Nominations
  • Milk Quality Hotline
  • Open Positions
  • Classifieds
    • Form - Submit Classified Listing
  • About
    • About Us
    • Board of Directors
    • Staff
    • Sponsors and Allied Membership
    • Get Involved / Membership
    • The Kentucky Dairy Industry
  • Programs
    • Program Overview
    • Producer Programs >
      • Dairy Impact Program
      • DIP Application
      • Genomic Testing
      • MILK Counts
      • Producer Health Insurance
      • Biosecurity Kit Request
    • Education & Development
    • Youth & Leadership >
      • Young Dairy Producers of Kentucky
      • Kentucky Kate
    • Funding & Opportunities
    • Industry Initiatives & Tools
  • Events
    • Kentucky Dairy Conference & Awards
    • 2026 Fall Tour >
      • Past Fall Tours
    • Summer Farm Field Days
    • June Dairy Nights at the Ballgame
  • Resources
    • Milk Matters Newsletter
    • Kentucky Dairy Facts
    • Resources and Links
    • Hoof Trimmers
    • Plan a Visit to a Dairy
  • Contact Us