The Dakota Lamb Growers Co-op was started 20 years ago and is made up of small and large sheep producers. One of the benefits of belonging to the DLGC is that a producer can deliver as small a load as 25 lambs to our approved buyer. We have a contract with Superior Farms (kill floor based in Denver), a one year contract, for Antibiotic Free (no antibiotics, ever!) Lamb. This contract is currently returning above the live price. New members have an option to join by November 1, 2024 (active January 2025). Superior also accepts commodity lambs (but is moving to a larger percentage of its supply being ABF).

     The Co-op retains a $3.50/head administrative fee from each lamb delivered. From this fee, DLGC is able to host two member meetings per year– a summer meeting if possible and the annual meeting in November or December. We have also had opportunities for lot purchase discounts on such supplies as milk replacer, and invaluable networking opportunities among fellow member-producers. Superior Farms is also supportive in helping you incorporate the ABF regimen into your production scheme.

     In order to become a member of DLGC, you must purchase one share of Membership Stock ($100), and a minimum of 50 shares of Equity Stock if you deliver to an Approved Packer such as Superior Farms. The Board of Directors will vote on your membership.