Joseph M. Diglio 4-H Dairy Youth Endowment

The Joseph M. Diglio 4-H Dairy Endowment was established by the Michigan Milk Producers Association (MMPA) in partnership with CoBank in honor of MMPA President and CEO Joe Diglio.

The endowment is a permanent fund that will provide perpetual support for the Michigan 4-H Dairy Program, helping to ensure young people who are passionate about the dairy industry and agriculture have 4-H opportunities to grow, learn and lead.

Partial funding for the endowment’s establishment is a result of MMPA President and CEO Joe Diglio being named the 2025 Robert B. Engel Farmer Co-op Manager of the Year by the National Council Farmer of Cooperatives (NCFC) in February 2025. The award was based on Diglio’s role in delivering solid financial results and benefits to MMPA member- owners, fostering a culture of excellence, communication skills, contributing to community partners and understanding the co-op model. With his passion for youth development and the future of the dairy industry, Diglio selected the Michigan 4-H Foundation as his awarding charity and NCFC Foundation made a contribution in his name.

To further extend the impact of Diglio’s recognition, the MMPA Board of Directors unanimously voted to match the donation with additional funds through CoBank’s Sharing Success program, establishing a permanent endowment dedicated to supporting dairy youth. Additional donations are welcome to help grow the fund.

Help grow the Joseph M. Diglio 4-H Dairy Youth Endowment with a gift today!