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Farmer-Owned
Since 1921

When you purchase Land O Lakes® Products, you support American farmers and their communities nation-wide. Learn more about our farmer-owners, their families and our cooperative system that helps bring some of the most beloved dairy products to your table.

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Get to Know Our Farmers-Owners

We’d like to introduce you to the people behind your food. Meet the farm families. Swing by their kitchen and then head outside to learn more about their operation and the smart farming practices they’re using to help ensure the food you eat is just as delicious as it is sustainable.

Our Co-op: A Perspective from the Farm

During our latest visit to the farm, we got a chance to hear from some Member Owners – and a few unexpected guests – on what makes the Land O’Lakes co-op great. Watch the videos below for all the hard-hitting questions, firsthand accounts, talking animals and tiny mics. Interested in learning even more? Follow us on social and sign up for our email.

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  Land O’ Lakes Member Owner, Laura, tells us what it’s like to be a part of our farmer-owned co-op
A Co-Op is Like
Land O’ Lakes Member Owner, Laura, tells us what it’s like to be a part of our farmer-owned co-op
  Rapid Fire
Rapid Fire
These cows have a lot of questions about the Land O’Lakes co-op. This farmer-owner has a lot of answers.
  Mini Mic (Cow)
Mini Mic (Cow)
You heard it here: Land O’Lakes is a farmer-owned co-op that helps bring delicious dairy products to your table. Music Credit: "Monkeys Spinning Monkeys" by Kevin MacLeod
  Pass the Butter
Pass the Butter
Pass the butter. Every stick benefits our 1,000+ Land O’Lakes farmer-owners and their communities across the country.
  Mini Mic (Cat)
Mini Mic (Cat)
When it comes to the Land O’Lakes co-op, these cats and cows sure know what they’re meowing & mooing about. Music Credit: "Monkeys Spinning Monkeys" by Kevin MacLeod
  Today Years Old
Today Years Old
From their farms to your table. Learn about Land O'Lakes and the farmer-owners behind our delicious dairy products.

In Their Own Words

  In Their Own Words

In Their Own Words

Growing up on a farm, in my opinion, is the best place to be raised." In the "In their Own Words" series, you hear directly from one of our farmer-owner families. In this video, we highlight their hard work across all generations, to build and maintain their legacy.
  Stories from Land O'Lakes farmer-owners

In Their Words

It's just a good life and you get to do something different every day.
  Agriculture is a wonderful place to work together as a family

In Their Words

Agriculture is a wonderful place to work together as a family
  Voices from the Farm

In Their Words

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Recipes from The Farmhouse Table

Check out our farmer-owners favorites and enjoy these buttery, sweet and oh-so-shareable recipes (and stories) from their families' kitchens.

Oatmeal Turtle Bars
Westra Dairy's

Oatmeal Turtle Bars

The Westra family has sold these bars at many a bake sale to help raise money for charitable efforts and are rightfully proud of this family recipe.

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More Recipes from the Farm

Blue Diamond Dairy’s

Apple Co-Jack Scones

Every fall, the Frericks pick apples from the trees they planted and bake them into these amazing Apple Colby Jack Scones–a family favorite.

Hickory Hill Farms'

Frosted Homemade Crescent Rolls

"This family recipe says butter so many times on the recipe card it makes my mouth water," says Meissner.

Cow Comfort Inn Dairy’s

White Chocolate Cherry Cheesecake

Katie loves seeing people's delighted reactions to the look and taste of this elegant dessert.

#ThankAFarmer

Thank You. Two little words that mean so much yet are not said nearly enough. And even though it might seem like our farmer-owners are far off in the distance, they’re always just a quick social post away. So if you’ve enjoyed a rich, buttery and delicious meal today, #ThankAFarmer.