Dairymen formed Inter-State
because they wanted
market security.
SECURITY THROUGH PROGRESS
Inter-State Milk Producers’ Cooperative • Southampton, Pennsylvania • (215) 322-0200
Sixty-six years later,
they still have it.
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INTER-STATE
Security in an unstable market. A far-fetched hope? Not
Inter-State Milk Producers' Cooperative members
The times haven’t changed that much. Since Inter-State
was founded in 1917, dairy farmers worried about guarantee
markets and price. Their concerns are the same in 1983.
This six-state, 3200-member regional dairy cooperative
marketed 2.43 billion pounds of milk in 1982. All without a
member having to wonder if the milk truck would arrive.
That s security . . . and good planning.
Dwindling Markets
With the number of handlers shrinking, Inter-State membi
don’t worry about missed milk checks or struggle for a
market. The cooperative takes all quality milk produced by
members. And should a handler default, Inter-State still
its members. No missed milk check.
Response to Changes
Although problems haven’t changed, Inter-State has. A
dynamic organization, Inter-State has progressed from an
agent for members to a full-service cooperative. The additic
of balancing plant and laboratory enables Inter-State to bet
serve members.
Effective Leadership
Continuity in leadership has helped Inter-State maintain a
posture of stability and innovation. The vision of those lead
made Inter-State a charter member of the National Milk Pro
ducers Federation. Today, Inter-State still helps develop na
tional dairy policy, both in the Federation and on Capitol Hi
Best for All Dairymen
Cooperatives must adapt to change. Inter-State has been
guided by the philosophy to do what is best for all dairy
farmers, not a select few. The result 7 A responsibility to
market conditions that provides members with stability . . .
and progress.
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