Bongards Creameries, a Chanhassen-based dairy cooperative, recently announced a $125 million investment in its Perham Plant. This project is expected to begin in July 2023 and be completed in June 2025. Once the expansion is complete, the overall plant capacity will be 5.5 million pounds of milk per day — an increase of 30%.

Senator Jordan Rasmusson (R-Fergus Falls) released the following statement:

Bongards’ major investment in its Perham plant is incredible news for dairy farmers and the people of Otter Tail County. This is one of the biggest private investments in our area in a long time, and the expansion will bring significant new job opportunities to our community. I am thrilled to see that construction will be completed by local contractors, and I look forward to working with Bongards and city officials throughout the process. Congratulations to Bongards on their continued growth and success!