Land O’Lakes -- where simple goodness begins.TM The simple goodness of Land O’Lakes products begins on our members’ dairies. Our members – more than 5,000 dairy families in the East, Midwest and West -- use time-tested techniques as well as the latest technology to produce wholesome, high-quality milk. At the same time, they remain responsible to their animals, the land and the communities in which they live. Land O’Lakes adds value to members’ dairies through our world-class dairy manufacturing system and the LAND O LAKES® brand name, which is recognized in 95 percent of U.S. households. Through our comprehensive member services, we offer producers the tools and incentives essential to succeed in today’s competitive agriculture and business environment. Welcome to Milk Producers Online. If you’re a Land O’Lakes dairy producer member, be sure to register for the secure, members-only section of this site, where you’ll find information to help you achieve your dairy business and lifestyle goals.

Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty gives Pine Island Facility Minnesota’s Top Safety Award for Performance in 2008

Pictured from left to right are: Ron Hanson, Minnesota Safety Council Chairperson; Chris Meyers, Pine Island Plant Manager; Vern Dose, Pine Island Safety Committee Member; Jody Sigrist, Pine Island Safety Committee Member and Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty.

On May 15, 2009, the Land O’Lakes Pine Island, Minn., Dairy Foods plant received a Safety Award of Honor presented by Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty at the Governor’s Safety Award Luncheon. The Minnesota Safety Council has awarded a Governor’s Safety Award to the Land O’Lakes Pine Island Dairy Foods plant for excellence in workplace safety and health. Land O’ Lakes Pine Island is one of 59 Award of Honor (Minnesota Safety Council’s highest award level) winners. “Pine Island is making impressive progress toward our company-wide injury-free effort,” said Jim Anderson, Land O’Lakes Dairy Foods Director of Operations. “The entire team is engaged and has clearly made working safely a priority. I am proud of their accomplishments and their hard work is recognized and appreciated.” Since 1934, the annual Governor’s Safety Awards have spotlighted Minnesota employers with above average safety records.  Participants submit injury information that is compared with state and national data, as well as the entrant’s past performance. Ongoing safety programs and activities are also considered. The Governor’s Safety Awards luncheon was part of the 75th Minnesota Safety & Health Conference, coordinated by the Minnesota Safety Council. The conference is the oldest and largest gathering of workplace safety and health professionals in the region.

Vision is: To be one of the best food and agricultural companies in the world by being responsible to our owners? Brand offers more than 300 products? Offers milk quality extended services, like: Milking Time Evaluation? Processes 12 billion pounds of milk each year from more than 4,000 dairy producers? Introduced its own brand of margarine in 1972 after extensive formulation and test marketing?