Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy

The Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy is a voluntary organization that works across the dairy value chain to foster collaboration and progress to build a healthy and sustainable future for the dairy community, the people it serves and the planet we all share.

The Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy is a voluntary organization that works across the dairy value chain to foster collaboration and progress to build a healthy and sustainable future for the dairy community, the people it serves and the planet we all share.

Our Mission


Collaborate to advance solutions for a more sustainable world and thriving U.S. dairy community

Transformative Good


We envision a world where U.S. dairy unlocks transformative good for people and the planet, becoming a catalyst for a healthy, sustainable future.

Advance Well-Being

Deliver dairy nutrition that meets emerging and personalized health needs, and enhance nutrition security

Regenerate the Environment

Optimize dairy solutions that enhance natural resources and ecosystems

Care for Our Animals and Communities

Ensure healthy animals, a vibrant workforce and safe, high-quality dairy foods

U.S. Dairy Stewardship Commitment

U.S. dairy measures and reports progress against its collective social responsibility priorities through the U.S. Dairy Stewardship Commitment. The Stewardship Commitment serves as U.S. dairy’s social responsibility pledge to contribute to a sustainable future for generations to come.

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Stewardship Commitment

Advance the science and practices to support our vision of dairy as an environmental solution. The dairy community is committed to conserving natural resources and making further progress.

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Areas of Focus


To achieve the U.S. dairy community’s vision of transformative good, the Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy advances these shared priorities:

Health & Well-Being

Deliver dairy nutrition that meets emerging and personalized health needs while also improving nutrition security in the U.S. and around the world.

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Environmental Stewardship

Advance solutions that enhance natural resources and ecosystems and ultimately nourish the planet for future generations.

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Animal Care

Advance industry-leading best practices for animal well-being and care.

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Food Safety

Drive adoption of world class food safety practices while exploring next generation technologies that advance further protection and traceability.

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People & Community

Support the well-being of those who make dairy possible and foster the creation of the dairy jobs of the future that build vibrant communities.

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We welcome the involvement of all those along the dairy chain—from farm to table—who share our continued commitment to advance a thriving U.S. dairy industry that positively impacts people and the planet. If you would like to learn more or become involved, please contact us at innovationcenter@usdairy.com.