Grounded in tradition while boldly evolving to innovate, optimize, and deliver premium dairy solutions for B2B partners and our growing family of brands.
UNC Dairy is the multi-generational family businesses our farmer owners have proudly propelled forward for over 60 years.
With our values grounded in tradition, we honor the tireless effort and care our family farms put in every day, 365 days a year. Each of our over 1,800 employees takes pride in knowing that we nourish families, friends, neighbors, and our country with healthy, delicious dairy products.
Our Family OF BRANDS
The Upstate Niagara Cooperative family of brands offers a wide array of premium dairy products designed to satisfy every need. Upstate Farms® brings fresh, local milk to customers across New York, Pennsylvania, and throughout the Atlantic Northeast. No celebration is complete without our iconic Bison® Dip, while INTENSE Milk® packs deliciously indulgent flavor, and Milk For Life® provides a healthy, lactose-free milk everyone can enjoy. Upstate Farms is a trusted name in foodservice, providing businesses, operators, and consumers with the high-quality products they need to thrive. Our team at O-AT-KA® Milk Products works with some of our country’s largest beverage manufacturers to launch innovative dairy-based products.
SUPPORTING FARMS, NOURISHING
Communities
At our cooperative, dairy farmers work together for mutual benefit. In a cooperative, the focus isn’t just on profit but on sustainability, quality, and community. Upstate Niagara Cooperative provides its members with the support, practices, and resources needed to produce the highest quality milk. Cooperatives ensure that every member’s effort contributes to a shared goal—whether it’s meeting the highest standards for milk production or strengthening local communities.
FROM FARM To Facility
Our dairy cooperative is fully committed to excellence in production, sustainable practices, and delivering high-quality milk you can trust. Explore our state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities where we transform fresh milk into award-winning dairy products.
Explore Facilities
Fluid/Ice Cream Facility
BUFFALO, NY
This plant produces primarily fluid products such as half & half, heavy cream, orange juice, single-serve drinks, buttermilk, ice cream mix, and frozen yogurt mix for the entire organization.
Fluid Facility
ROCHESTER, NY
This plant receives, processes, and packages fluid milk and cream for a variety of markets in the northeast.
Fluid/Ice Cream Facility
WILLIAMSPORT, PA
This plant produces primarily fluid products such as half & half, heavy cream, orange juice, single-serve drinks, buttermilk, ice cream mix, and frozen yogurt mix.
Cultured Facility
WEST SENECA, NY
This facility produces a wide range of high-quality cultured products, including yogurt, Greek yogurt, cottage cheese, sour cream, and sour cream-based dips.
Cultured Facility
NORTH LAWRENCE, NY
This plant is engineered to specialize in the production of yogurt and has been continuously upgraded to meet the growing demands of yogurt consumers.
O-AT-KA® Facility
BATAVIA, NY
O-AT-KA® is a leader in innovative dairy products with advanced facilities and R&D teams that drive new product innovation, boosting sales and returns for our partners
Cultured Facility
BATAVIA, NY
This facility specializes in yogurt production, both traditional and Greek-style offerings, in a variety of sizes and pack-outs.
Fluid/Ice Cream Facility
SYRACUSE, NY
This plant produces primarily fluid products such as milk, half & half, heavy cream, orange juice, buttermilk, and ice cream mixes.
AWARD-WINNING EXCELLENCE
Our cooperative’s commitment to quality has been celebrated at numerous prestigious events. These recognitions serve as a testament to our dedication to producing the finest dairy products.
2024 National Milk Producers Federation Awards
- Best Butter Award for Upstate Farms® Salted Butter
- Reserve Chairman’s Award for Upstate Farms® Salted Butter
- First Place for Upstate Farms® Salted Butter
- First Place for Upstate Farms® Unsalted Butter
- First Place for Upstate Farms® Nonfat Blueberry Greek Yogurt
- First Place for Upstate Farms® Nonfat Strawberry Greek Yogurt
SHIP BISON® DIP
When it comes to cravings, UNC delivers the dairy best! Have our award-winning Bison® French Onion Dip shipped fresh and direct to anywhere in the contiguous United States.
Buy Dip
YOUR SOURCE FOR Local Dairy
The freshest food comes from the closest source. Our cooperative’s milk comes from local farms right around the corner! Find the nearest retailers offering fresh Upstate Niagara brand products.
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