“We see many efficiencies in working with a policy-focused dairy organization,” said Shelly DePestel, Minnesota Milk president. “We appreciate being able to remain independent while still tapping into the efficiencies of shared communications, human resources and accounting. We thank Midwest Dairy for its years of support and look forward to continued collaboration in the future.”

Edge’s policy involvement at the federal level made them a natural fit, allowing Minnesota Milk to tap into resources and grow its members’ voices, while increasing Minnesota Milk’s focus on state-level policy and giving Edge members better representation in Minnesota.

“We are excited to connect with another grassroots dairy group driving positive change for farmers,” said Brody Stapel, Edge president. “Minnesota Milk and Edge share many members. This agreement allows both groups to pool resources and amplify the voice of milk — in Minnesota and across the Upper Midwest.”