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Michigan Milk Producers Association Plans Ovid-Wheatland, Michigan, Processing Operations

Area Development News Desk

12/18/2025

The Michigan Milk Producers Association (MMPA) plans to establish operations in the City of Ovid and Wheatland Township, Michigan. The approximately $122.6 million project is expected to create at least 76 jobs.

The investment will include the increase of processing capabilities for ultrafiltered milk at the company's existing Ovid facility as well as the addition of new equipment and production capabilities at a vacant building currently owned by Leprino Foods.

“The support from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation has been instrumental in helping us move forward with strategic investments that strengthen our cooperative and add value for our member-owners,” said Joe Diglio, President & CEO of MMPA. “By expanding our product mix with cottage cheese and growing our ultrafiltered milk production capacity, we’re not only meeting consumer demand but also supporting the region's dairy economy for the long term.”

To support the project MMPA received Michigan Strategic Fund Board approval for a Michigan Business Development Program (MBDP) grant and two separate Alternative State Essential Services Assessment exemptions.

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