RESPONSIBLE ANIMAL CARE

A LIFELONG COMMITMENT

Land O’Lakes’ member-owners have maintained a lifelong commitment to humane and responsible animal care practices. Cows that are treated well contribute to higher milk production, bringing more milk to market with less environmental impact.
Maintaining the highest level of animal care and driving continuous improvement are increasingly important to our brand and our relationships with customers and consumers around the globe.

National Dairy FARM Animal Care Program

(Farmers Assuring Responsible Management) Program

Since its inception in 2009, Land O’Lakes, Inc. has worked with member-owners and industry organizations to develop and support the National Milk Producers Federation’s National Dairy FARM (Farmers Assuring Responsible Management) program. FARM is an internationally recognized program that provides consistency and best practices in responsible animal care and quality assurance across the dairy industry.

The National Dairy FARM Program is the first livestock animal care program in the world to be recognized in compliance with the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) Animal Welfare Management/General Requirements and Guidance for Organizations in the Food Supply Chain.

Today, participation in the FARM program is a mandatory condition of Land O’Lakes, Inc. dairy membership. 100 percent of our members are FARM verified and more than 98 percent of the U.S. milk supply comes from dairy farms participating in the FARM program. 

Land O’Lakes is committed to making sure our producers have all the necessary information to meet the specific requirements of the program. See the link below for more tools and resources.

Since its inception in 2009, Land O’Lakes, Inc. has worked with member-owners and industry organizations to develop and support the National Milk Producers Federation’s National Dairy FARM (Farmers Assuring Responsible Management) program. FARM is an internationally recognized program that provides consistency and best practices in responsible animal care and quality assurance across the dairy industry.

The National Dairy FARM Program is the first livestock animal care program in the world to be recognized in compliance with the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) Animal Welfare Management/General Requirements and Guidance for Organizations in the Food Supply Chain.

Today, participation in the FARM program is a mandatory condition of Land O’Lakes, Inc. dairy membership. 100 percent of our members are FARM verified and more than 98 percent of the U.S. milk supply comes from dairy farms participating in the FARM program. 

Land O’Lakes is committed to making sure our producers have all the necessary information to meet the specific requirements of the program. See the link below for more tools and resources.

National Dairy FARM Resources

  • Training and ethics agreement
  • Vet-Client-Patient-Relationship Form
  • Sample Herd Health Plan
  • Animal Care Reference Manual 
  • Employee Training Resources
  • On-Farm Management Templates
  • Residue Prevention Resources
  • Environmental Stewardship
  • Consumer Outreach Materials
Visit FARM site

Merck Animal Health

  • Dairy Stockmanship
  • Calf Care
  • Euthanasia Guidelines
  • Drug Residue Prevention
  • Herd Health Programs
  • Pain Mitigation
Visit Merck site

ANIMAL AGRICULTURE ALLIANCE

Animal Agriculture Alliance is a nonprofit organization that unites the animal agriculture industry to bridge the communication gap between farm and fork. The Alliance with its members are interested in helping consumers better understand the role animal agriculture plays in providing a safe, abundant food supply to a hungry world. Membership is made up of hundreds of individuals, companies and associations who share an enthusiasm, passion and commitment to protecting animal agriculture and preserving consumer choice in the marketplace.
Animal Agriculture Alliance is a nonprofit organization that unites the animal agriculture industry to bridge the communication gap between farm and fork. The Alliance with its members are interested in helping consumers better understand the role animal agriculture plays in providing a safe, abundant food supply to a hungry world. Membership is made up of hundreds of individuals, companies and associations who share an enthusiasm, passion and commitment to protecting animal agriculture and preserving consumer choice in the marketplace.
Connect key food industry stakeholders to arm them with responses to emerging issues.
Protect by exposing those who threaten our nation’s food security with damaging misinformation.
Engage food chain influencers and promote consumer choice by helping them better understand modern animal agriculture.