What is CWT?
CWT (Cooperatives Working Together) is a program designed by dairy farmers for the benefit of dairy farmers. It is a multi-dimensional, voluntary, producer-funded national program developed by National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF). Launched in July 2003, it exists to strengthen and stabilize milk prices by taking actions to adjust the milk supply with demand. There is no government involvement in CWT at any level, which allows CWT to not just manage milk production, but also to expand overseas markets for dairy products made from U.S. dairy farmers’ milk.