Programs

Programs and Benefits

• Monthly 4 Tier Quality Payment Program - earn up to $.60/cwt. for high quality milk
• Monthly Volume Premium Program
• End of the Year Distributable Proceeds Payment
• Seasonal Incentive (Fall) Program
• Organic Milk Program
• Coupons for Upstate Niagara products included with monthly milk check

Milk Check Options

• Direct Deposit
• Once-a-month pay with interest
• Twice-a-month pay
• Weekly pay
• Milk check assignments

Hauling Programs

• Guaranteed Market for Member Milk
• Hauling Volume Discount
• Bulk Milk Truck Driver Training
• Dependable and Quality-minded Haulers who are Certified and Inspected by NYS

Quality Milk Production Assistance & Consultation

• 24-hour Lab Service by calling 1-800-724-MILK
• Accelerated milk sample testing available to monitor milk quality conditions
• Antibiotic test kits and supplies available at discount prices
• Expert advice available from our lab technicians
• Reimbursement program for voluntary disposal of contaminated milk
• Experienced, quality-driven field reps assist members with their farm milk quality programs

Insurance Programs

• Health Insurance (various group plans)
• Worker’s Compensation (direct pay to State Insurance Fund)
• Dental Insurance Plan
• Voluntary Life Insurance Plan

Financial Services & Awards

• Fixed Forward Pricing Program
• Bulk Tank Loan Program
• Tire Purchasing Program
• College Scholarship Program

Communication

• Price Forecasts and Updates
• Monthly Member Newsletter
• Informational Meetings
• Educational Meetings
• Upstate Niagara Dairy Management Group Seminars
• Dairy Industry Statistics
• Well informed, experienced field reps provide personal service
• Young Cooperators Program

Lobbying and Industry Associations

Upstate Niagara maintains active membership with various dairy industry communication, lobbying and quality organizations. Click below to visit their web sites:


• National Milk Producers Federation
• Council of Northeast Farmer Cooperatives
• Council of Agricultural Organizations
• International Dairy Foods Association
• Northeast Cooperative Council
• NYS Association for Food Protection

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