FARM SUPPLY STORE REGISTER ACCOUNT LOGIN ABOUT CAREERS PRODUCTS MEMBERSHIP NEWSROOM CONTACT Since 1950, MMPA has been identifying future leaders through the Young Cooperator and Outstanding Young Dairy Cooperator (OYDC) program. The purpose of the program is to strengthen leadership abilities in young farmers, broaden young farmers’ knowledge of milk marketing and MMPA and recognize the abilities and stewardship of our young dairy farmers. The program includes the OYDC award program and programming for all younger members, called Young Cooperators. While OYDCs go through a selection and nomination process, ALL members and member employees aged 40 and under are automatically considered Young Cooperators. APPLY FOR THE OYDC PROGRAM READ MORE Outstanding Young Dairy Cooperator Program Since 1950, MMPA has been identifying future leaders through the Outstanding Young Dairy Cooperator (OYDC) program. The purpose of the program is to strengthen leadership abilities in young farmers, broaden young farmers’ knowledge of milk marketing and MMPA and recognize the abilities and stewardship of our young dairy farmers. New in 2022: 1. Young cooperators can self-nominate to be an OYDC finalist. In addition to being endorsed and nominated at a local meeting, MMPA members and employees of members under the age of 41 can now nominate themselves by completing an application. 2. More than one young cooperator from each local can apply. If Locals are no longer limited in the number of OYDC nominees they endorse, and more than one OYDC can self-nominate from one local. In the event of more than 10 OYDC applicants, the MMPA State Nominating Committee will review applications to select the top 10 and may consider geographical diversity of candidates. 3. The OYDC application can be completed online. The OYDC application is now digital, but remains available in PDF format for OYDC applicants to print, complete and mail/email in. APPLY FOR THE OYDC PROGRAM OYDC Program Selection Process Past OYDCs FAQs Outstanding Young Dairy Cooperators Younger members (under 41 years of age) can increase their involvement with the cooperative through the Outstanding Young Dairy Cooperator (OYDC) program. Each year, MMPA selects a couple or individual to represent the cooperative in the dairy industry. The winning and runners-up OYDC are selected every August at the OYDC conference. The two-day long conference welcomes the OYDC finalists each nominated by MMPA local associations to the MMPA headquarters. The conference also offers the opportunity for members to gain a broader understanding of various dairy industry and association issues. After selection, OYDCs: Invited to attend National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) Annual Meeting, held in different locations across the county. Invited to serve on the MMPA YC Conference planning committee. Designated as honorary members of the MMPA Advisory Committee. Opportunity to serve on the NMPF Young Cooperator Advisory Council and visit Washington, D.C. Applications are now open for the 2022 OYDC program. Apply Now » MMPA 41310 Bridge Street P.O. Box 8002 Novi, MI 48376 248-474-6672 ABOUT Social Responsibility Locations Leadership COVID-19 CAREERS PRODUCTS Butter Cheese Fluid Milk Powdered Milk MEMBERSHIP Dairy Care Academy Scholarships Young Cooperators Photo Contest Cover Crops Project Daisy the Cow NEWSROOM News Milk Messenger CONTACT © 2021 MMPA. All Rights Reserved. Sitemap | Admin Login PO TERMS AND CONDITIONS | SALES TERMS AND CONDITIONS