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Kansas Dairy
Kansas Dairy is an organization operating under an agreement between the Kansas Dairy Association and the Kansas Dairy Commission.
The Kansas Dairy Association was formed in 1994. Several dairymen across the state felt the need to have a statewide organization that represented dairymen in Kansas, primarily at the state legislative level.
As the first year of KDA unfolded, it became evident that other dairy functions and activities across the state needed assistance. The KDA board decided to form the Kansas Dairy Commission.
Since this was a commodity checkoff program, it needed to be formed through the legislative process.
During the legislative session of 1995, a state statute was passed by the legislature to form the Kansas Dairy Commission.
The Kansas Dairy Association and the Kansas Dairy Commission decided in 2014 to brand themselves as Kansas Dairy. Each organization maintains their specific programs and responsibilities.
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Kansas Dairy Association
The Kansas Dairy Association primarily focuses on legislative issues that affect the Kansas dairy industry.
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Kansas Dairy Commission
The Kansas Dairy Commission primarily focuses on research, education and information for Kansas dairy producers.
Allied Groups and Organizations
The Kansas Dairy Association and Kansas Dairy Commission both partner with different groups and organizations to best serve the Kansas dairy industry and producers.
