Dairy Foods magazine presented its 2017 Processor of the Year award to Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) on Jan. 23. Kathie Canning, editor-in-chief, presented the award during a Jan. 23 luncheon held during the International Dairy Foods Association’s Dairy Forum in Palm Desert, Calif.

On hand to accept the award on behalf of Kansas City, Kan.-based DFA were Monica Massey, senior vice president and chief of staff; Doug Glade, executive vice president of commercial operations; Ed Tilley, executive vice president and chief operating officer; and Rachel Kyllo, senior vice president, growth and innovation, Kemps LLC.