"We need to speak with a unified voice on animal care in the dairy industry so consumers have confidence that our animals are well cared for and that our products are safe.  The National Dairy FARM Program can achieve that goal."
— Dr. Karen Jordan, DVM, milk producer, Chair of NMPF Animal Welfare and Techincal Writing Committees

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National Dairy FARM Program

Consumers want to purchase food from sources they know will take care of animals, and operate in a way that is consistent with their values and expectations. Dairy farmers have a longstanding commitment to doing what is right. The National Dairy FARM Program: Farmers Assuring Responsible ManagementTM provides consistency and uniformity to best practices in animal care and quality assurance in the dairy industry.

The dairy industry is committed to ensuring the well-being of the animals in our care. The National Dairy FARM ProgramTM is a nation-wide, verifiable program that addresses animal well-being. Third-party verification ensures the validity and the integrity of the program to our customers and consumers. The dairy industry has an excellent track record of responsible management practices; this national effort simply brings consistency and uniformity to on-farm care and provides reassurance to consumers.

 

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Our Mission

To demonstrate and verify that U.S. milk producers are committed to providing the highest standards of animal care and quality assurance.