Its purpose is to promote the economic interests of its affiliated members through cooperative self-help by: collecting milk in the most advantageous way possible and selling it; generally promoting the dairy industry and supporting measures to improve the quality of milk and dairy products, as well as participating in efforts and events of related organizations, insofar as they are in the interest of the entire dairy industry; renting out commercial space and apartments; acquiring and disposing of real estate; and promoting the professional knowledge of its members.