Membership Programs

Upstate Niagara Cooperative offers our owners personal service and a vast array of programs and benefits. Click on an item below for highlights. For more detailed information, please call our membership department at 1-800-724-MILK.

Programs and Benefits
Milk Check Options
Hauling Programs
Quality Milk Production Assistance and Consultation
Insurance Programs
Financial Services and Awards
Communication
Lobbying and Industry Associations

  

Programs and Benefits

  • Monthly Quality Payment Program - earn up to $0.60/cwt. for high-quality milk
  • Competitive Programs
  • End of the Year Distributable Proceeds Payment
  • Organic Milk Program
  • Coupons for Upstate Niagara products included with monthly milk check

Milk Check Options

  • Direct Deposit
  • Once-a-month Pay with Interest
  • Twice-a-month Pay
  • Weekly Pay
  • Milk Check Assignments

Hauling Programs

  • Guaranteed Market for Member Milk
  • Hauling Volume Discount
  • Bulk Milk Truck Driver Training
  • Dependable and Quality-minded Haulers Who Are Certified and Inspected by NYS

Quality Milk Production Assistance and Consultation

  • 24-hour Lab Service by Calling 1-800-724-MILK
  • Accelerated Milk Sample Testing Available to Monitor Milk Quality Conditions
  • Antibiotic Test Kits and Aupplies Available at Discount Prices
  • Expert Advice Available from Our Lab Technicians
  • Reimbursement Program for Voluntary Disposal of Contaminated Milk
  • Experienced, Quality-driven Field Reps Assist Members with Their Farm Milk Quality Programs

Insurance Programs

  • Health Insurance (various group plans administered by Agri-Services Agency 1-800-625-9903)
  • Dental Insurance Plan
  • Voluntary Life Insurance Plan

Financial Services and Awards

Communication

Lobbying and Industry Associations

Upstate Niagara maintains active membership with various dairy industry communication, lobbying and quality organizations. Click below to visit their web sites: