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Midwest Dairy Foods Research Center
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Midwest Dairy Foods Research Center is a collaborative effort between dairy farmers and University of Minnesota, Iowa State University and South Dakota State University with a mission of delivering research and education that benefit consumers and fuel a strong market for Midwest dairy.

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Become a member

Membership allows you to develop relationships with dairy foods researchers, express industry needs, influence research priorities and develop collaborative research projects.

Facilities

Facilities

Our center is well-equipped with dairy processing and research facilities at the University of Minnesota, South Dakota State University, and Iowa State University.

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Faculty

Our center includes over 20 faculty who offer expertise in cheese, whey, milk and dairy ingredient process, safety, flavor, and nutrition of dairy products.

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Students

Are you a student who is interested in dairy research? Since inception, our researchers have awarded nearly 150 graduate degrees—both master’s and PhD, all in support of dairy foods research. 

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Meetings

The Midwest Dairy Foods Research Center holds annual meetings for all members. 

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Research reports

Members have free access to all of our technical papers on projects funded through our center since 1988. 

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Research updates

On-demand webinars for our members that provide research updates on current projects at our center.

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Pay dues

An online payment option is available for annual membership fees.

Midwest Dairy Foods Research Center

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1334 Eckles Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55108-6074
United States

Peggy Lehtola
(612) 624-7786
[email protected]

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    • Overview
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    • Research updates
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  • Become a Member
  • Students
  • About Us
    • Overview
    • Governing Board
    • Advisory Council
    • Sponsors
  • Contact Us