The Milwaukee Cooperative Milk Producers was originally formed in 1907 as the Milwaukee Milk & Cream Shippers Association and later incorporated as a cooperative in 1916. Early efforts included operation of a creamery, dairy plant, and manufacturing plant for milk powder and other products. However, the primary mission of the cooperative was to stabilize dairy prices throughout the Milwaukee “milk shed,” take care of homeless milk (the unpurchased portion of a milk shipment), and work towards better product quality and sanitation at the farm and plant.
