Prairie Farms Dairy, Inc.
Dairy Product ManufacturingIllinois, United States1001-5000 Employees
Prairie Farms Dairy, Inc. is a large dairy cooperative based in Edwardsville, Illinois, serving the Midwest and the South. It includes more than 500 farming families and a workforce of thousands, supported by 48 manufacturing plants and more than 100 distribution facilities. Its products are distributed through grocery chains, mass merchandisers, club stores, convenience outlets, schools, and foodservice channels, with a footprint that covers more than 30 percent of the United States. The cooperative produces milk, cheese, ice cream, and cultured dairy products, and is noted for milk flavor innovations and award-winning offerings. It has adopted the U.S. Dairy Stewardship Commitment to promote responsible dairy production. In May 2026 it launched Red, White & Boom Ice Cream, a heroes edition tied to the 250th anniversary of the United States.