Prairie Farms Dairy, Inc. is one of the largest and most successful dairy cooperatives in the Midwest, withover 700 farm families, 6000 employees, 44 manufacturing plants, over 100 distribution facilities and annualsales of over $3 billion. Prairie Farms is a nationally recognized leader in the dairy industry and is known forsetting the standard for milk flavor innovations and producing award-winning milk, cheese, and cultured dairyproducts. With headquarters in Edwardsville, Ill., the Prairie Farms distribution footprint covers over 30 percentof the United States; products are available in grocery chains, mass merchandiser stores, club stores,convenience stores, dollar stores, drug stores, schools, foodservice outlets and warehouse distribution centers.