The Ohio Dairy Producers Association is a grassroots legislative, research, and producer education organization, representing dairy farmers from across Ohio, regardless of farm size, breed or production strategy, marketing preference, or political affiliation. To protect and defend Ohio’s dairy community, ODPA serves as a collective voice to address state and federal issues. On an on-going basis, we provide input on rules and regulations to state agency leadership and the Governor’s office and testify to support or oppose legislation. ODPA offers its members producer education opportunities and access to Ohio dairy news and issue updates. Membership also provides an opportunity to participate in a Group Workers Compensation program. To strengthen Ohio's dairy industry, ODPA works closely with the Ohio Department of Agriculture, other government agencies, and The Ohio State University on topics like on-farm issues, environmental policies, and product innovation. ODPA also works in tandem with the dairy promotion checkoff program to protect the image of dairy farmers by providing consumers with facts about animal care, environmental stewardship, on-farm practices and food safety.