About Ohio Dairy Farming

Dairy farming is hard work that requires dedication, but there are many rewards. We get to spend our time with the animals we love and working with our friends and families. At the end of a long day, we take great pride in knowing the work we do matters to so many people. We know you have questions about how your food is produced, and maintaining your trust and confidence in what we do is a top priority.

Dairy farming has changed a lot over the years, but what hasn't changed is our commitment to our animals, our environment and the families who enjoy the milk and dairy foods we produce. We work hard to ensure our cows are happy and comfortable so they can produce high-quality milk. And because we live and work on our farms, we respect our land and work to preserve the vitality of our local communities.

To learn more about dairy farming across the country, visit www.dairyfarmingtoday.org. Or, for more great information about delicious, nutritious dairy foods, visit www.drink-milk.com.

Ohio Dairy Farmers contribute to the state’s economy

Ohio’s dairy farmers do more than just produce milk—they create jobs, protect our environment, contribute to their communities, and help drive Ohio’s economy.

In Ohio, there are 272,000 dairy cows that live on more than 3,200 dairy farms located throughout the state. In 2010, Ohio’s dairy cows produced 5.27 billion pounds, or more than 600 million gallons of milk, ranking the state 11th in total dairy production.

For more information on Ohio dairy farmers’ impact on the state, click here.