Dairymen formed Inter-State
because they wanted
market security.
Sixty-seven years
they still have
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SECURITY THROUGH PROGRESS
Inter-State Milk Producers’ Cooperative • Southampton, Pennsylvania • (215) 322-0200
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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