Tomorrow’s Way to Dairy
We help dairy farmers make the best decisions for their farms, families, and the legacy they’re building by pulling together industry experts and essential resources to plan for a vibrant future. Find out how MDI can assist your dairy operation.

Dairy Farmer Focused
We support Minnesota dairy farmers through a proven, collaborative method, utilizing on-farm teams to assist producers in reaching their goals.
All Size Operations
From a maintenance mindset to aggressive growth goals, MDI connects dairy farmers who are open to new ideas, with people experienced in risk management and growth programs.
Customized Approach
Today’s dairy farms benefit from solid, customized planning and strong partnerships to support and grow operations. Let MDI free up your time and coordinate on-farm meetings on your behalf.
Protecting and strengthening Minnesota dairy farmers
MDI’s mission is to serve dairy farmers through on-farm teams. Our coordinators facilitate meetings to provide collaboration, networking and resources.
Manure Management and Cover Crops: Practical Strategies for Dairy Success
In late January, MDI in partnership with the Sustainable Farming Association (SFA), hosted a lunch-and-learn workshop in Alexandria, MN. The topic of this event was manure management and cover crops:…
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Assets for Beginning and Emerging Dairy Farmers
As a beginning farmer, skills and resources may still be in the growth phase. As dairy farmers gain more experience over the years, their skills grow and develop. Resources will…
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“Our team helps get us the right help at the right time and keeps us moving ahead. It is still up to us to accomplish our goals, but it is a whole lot easier with the support of experts in our field.”
–Dairy Producer, Brown County