julie kendrick -- land o' lakes infographic
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I researched and wrote this multi-use piece for Land O' Lakes, outlining their corporate model and their sustainability enterprises.TRANSCRIPT
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helping farmers produce more food using fewer resources in an increasingly sustainable manner. We work hard to provide top-quality SEED, develop FEED that keeps herds happy and healthy, and create delicious, wholesome DAIRY PRODUCTS that everyone loves to eat.
From Land OLakes entrepreneurial beginnings in 1921, our farmer-owned food and agricultural cooperative has developed into a trusted, global name, built on a rich heritage of taste, quality and value. Our commitment to our local communities, and to responsible global practices, means that were focused on
farm
ers Our member farmers are working hard every day to
care for their herds. Were convinced that happy cows help all our products taste their best.
Local, co-operativefarms in all
states
direct producer-members3,600
member co-operatives820
serving more thanagricultural producers300,000
The next 50 years will require an estimated 70% increase in food production, at the same time precious natural resources are shrinking. Our commitment to sustainable practices is woven through everything we do, including:
Together with our partners, the Land OLakes Foundation addresses local issues like hunger, education and civic vitality to build stronger communities.
transporting by rail to save 6,400 tons of carbondioxide emissions
using 100% of waste water discharge from our Tulare, CA plant to irrigate local fields
55%
sustainabilitycom
munity
FEEDING AMERICAFirst Run program delivers freshly made products by the truckload to food banks across the country, recently exceeding the 3 million-pound donation mark
Lets Kick Hunger DayRadio-thon raised $250,181, bringing the five-year total to +$1 million
Answer Plot Community Gardens produced 588,000 servings of vegetables in 2014
donated $1 to Feeding America for every recipe pinned or re-pinned, reaching our goal of 2.7 million meals
changed FBT packaging design to increase pallet efficiency by
piloted sustainability assessments on member
farms equating to:
What matters to you, matters to us.
quali
ty Our quality mission is to deliver uncompromising product safety and delight our customers through high quality and exceptional service.
Adherence to GLOBAL food safety and quality requirements
10,000nearlyemployee food safety and quality champions
Actively engaged in Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) implementation across Dairy Foods and Feed
All levels of the organization facilitate a quality and food safety culture ofSEE SAY DO something
25,100 acres of farmland29,740 milking cows819 million pounds of milk
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EMERGING LEADERS FOR FOOD SECURITY PROGRAM is developing the next generation of leaders to help feed 9.6 billion people by 2050
More than 275 IDD projects have benefited tens of thousands of vulnerable households in Africa, Asia and the Middle East.
rural households
supported
139,413
11,681jobscreated or strengthened
provided training to people to stengthen their agricultural productivity and food security
67,560
globa
l
im
pact Our International Development Division
(IDD) is transforming lives by engaging in agriculture and enterprise partnerships that replace poverty with prosperity and dependency with self-reliance.
were a trusted community partner and global citizen
2015 Land O'Lakes, Inc. DFS2194BR
For more information about our farmer-owned co-operative, visit landolakesinc.com
For foodservice product information, visitlandolakesfoodservice.com
From the seeds we grow,to the animals we raise, to the products we create, everything we do at Land OLakes reflects one overarching goal: to provide food you can feel good about serving.