Dairymen formed Inter-State because they wanted market security. Sixty-seven years they still have /\ SECURITY THROUGH PROGRESS Inter-State Milk Producers’ Cooperative • Southampton, Pennsylvania • (215) 322-0200 ¥\ elz3 INTER-STATE I g; Security in an unstable market A far-fetched hope 7 Not for Inter-State Milk Producers’ Cooperative members The times haven’t changed that much Since Inter-State was founded in 1917, dairy farmers have worried about guaranteed markets and price Their concerns are the same in 1984 This six-state, 3200-member regional dairy cooperative marketed 2.51 billion pounds of milk in 1983 All without a member having to wonder if the milk truck would arrive That’s and good planning security Dwindling Markets With the number of handlers shrinking, Inter-State members don't worry about missed milk checks or struggle for a market The cooperative takes all quality milk produced by members and pays a quality premium as well And should a handler default Inter-State still pays 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 addition of balancing plant and laboratory enables Inter-State to better serve members Effective Leadership Continuity in leadership has helped Inter-State maintain a posture of stability and innovation The vision of those leaders made Inter-State a charter member of the National Milk Producers Federation Today, Inter-State still helps develop national dairy policy, both in the Federation and on Capitol Hill 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 Interested in learning more about this progressive cooperative 9 Call us today, 215/322-0200 later, it. and progress
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