Economic promotion of its affiliated milk producers through cooperative self-help by: a) the most advantageous and rational processing of milk or its sale as well as the creation of the corresponding structural and technical prerequisites or participation in corresponding special-purpose companies; b) the general promotion of the dairy industry and support of measures to improve the quality of milk and dairy products as well as participation in the efforts and events of related organizations, insofar as these are in the interest of the entire dairy industry; c) it can also acquire and dispose of real estate; d) the promotion of the professional knowledge of the members.