Vermont Dairy Industry Asssociation
The Vermont Dairy Industry Association traces its roots back to the Vermont
Dairymen’s Association, formed in 1869. Not long after, industry members
other than farmers broke away from the original organization. In 1987, the
two groups reunited to acknowledge the fact that today’s dairy industry is an
integrated network of farmers, processors, educators, marketing, regulatory
and support personnel.
Today the Vermont Dairy Industry Association welcomes dairy farmers,
cooperative staff, equipment and supply personnel, veterinarians, and any
person associated with dairy farming and/or the dairy industry within the
state of Vermont, New England or adjacent area. The VDIA coordinates an
annual educational conference, dairy awards banquet, scholarship program
and other activities to promote excellence in the production and processing of
dairy products and to support youth who aspire to be part of the dairy
industry.