Missouri Dairy

Dairy is an integral part of our health and our local economy. Dairy is the 6th largest agricultural business in Missouri, with around 1800 dairy farms around the state that produce 218 million gallons of milk annually. On average, each cow will produce 5.2 gallons of milk per day over the course of a typical year.

The calcium found in milk and dairy products helps you build and maintain strong bones, maintain a healthy weight and control your blood pressure. Milk and dairy products not only offer calcium, they also contain phosphorus, potassium, protein, vitamins D, A and B12, riboflavin and niacin. In fact, the benefits of dairy are so significant if every American had 3-4 servings a day, national health care costs could be reduced by $26 billion in the first year and more than $200 billion over five years. Yet, research shows that most of us only get half of 3 servings recommended every day.


Missouri dairy farmers provide more than just milk. They bring jobs and economic activity to communities around the state by supporting local businesses and the community tax base. Dairy farmers purchase from local companies and help generate jobs in the transportation, distribution and retail industries.

Missouri dairy farmers are committed to providing safe, nutritious dairy products, while boosting their local economies.