Dairy Cooperatives Quiz

A dairy cooperative is a collection of dairy

• Consumers

• Educators

• Farmers

• Processors

Who finances a dairy cooperative?

• Consumers

• Investment Company

• Processors

• Producers

What is the largest dairy cooperative in the United States?

• California Dairies

• Dairy Farmers of America

• Farm First Dairy Cooperative

• Land O' Lakes

In 1998, how many dairy cooperatives merged to form Dairy Farmers of America?

• 2

• 4

• 6

• 8

Which of the following is NOT a function of a dairy cooperative?

• Bringing milk to market

• Educating students

• Working together as farmers

• Financing dairy operations

What is the main goal of a dairy cooperative?

• To educate the public

• To bring dairy products to market

• To reduce milk consumption

• To increase competition among farmers

Which of the following best describes the role of producers in a dairy cooperative?

• They consume the products

• They finance and supply milk

• They process the milk

• They regulate the market

What year did the merger to form Dairy Farmers of America take place?

• 1995

• 1998

• 2000

• 2002

Which of the following is a responsibility of the Board of Directors in a dairy cooperative?

• Consuming the products

• Making key decisions for the cooperative

• Processing the milk

• Selling milk directly to consumers

Which organization has primary oversight of dairy cooperatives in the United States?

• Federal Milk Marketing Orders

• National Milk Producers Federation

• National Dairymen’s Association

• United States Department of Agriculture