Membership Programs

     
   

More than just a milk check

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 4 Tier Quality Payment Program - earn up to $.60/cwt. for high quality milk
  • Monthly Volume Premium Program
  • End of the Year Distributable Proceeds Payment
  • Seasonal Incentive (Fall) Program
  • 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 & 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 supplies 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)
  • Worker’s Compensation (direct pay to State Insurance Fund)
  • Dental Insurance Plan
  • Voluntary Life Insurance Plan

Financial Services & Awards

Communication

Lobbying and Industry Associations