Mission Statement: To work collaboratively with farmers, industry members, and supportive businesses around the state to recognize the importance of the dairy industry in the development of long term policy, and effort which encourages and supports millions of dollars in annual investments made by the Vermont Dairy Industry, as it pertains to the improvement of environmental quality. Also, the effort should serve to inform and educate its members, it should promote a vibrant dairy industry which supports growth, benefits today's agricultural community, future generations, and the state of Vermont as well. Efforts will include promotion, lobbying, and representation in policy development.