• History & Our Business
• Corporate Responsibility
• Our Values
• Dalhart Facility
• Employment Opportunities
• Environment
• Commercial Cheese
• Hilmar Ingredients
• Press Room
• Visitor Center

Corporate Responsibility

Being a successful company goes well beyond onsite, daily operations. For Hilmar Cheese Company, it’s about giving back to the community and industry that supported a dream…the dream of our 12 founding dairy families who established the company in 1984. Our owners – most of whom are second and third generation members of the local Hilmar community – live and raise their families here.

At the forefront of Hilmar Cheese Company’s efforts are community and industry involvement and support. Our owners and management team give of themselves above and beyond their roles at Hilmar Cheese Company. They’re familiar faces and respected members of many dairy industry groups and civic organizations. Throughout the years, the company has donated thousands of dollars and countless cheese baskets to support local schools, charitable causes and the dairy industry.

As we look to future generations, Hilmar Cheese Company is deeply committed to protecting the environment and bettering the lives of our employees, their families and our neighbors by acting responsibly both onsite and in our surrounding community.

Educational Outreach

INSPIRING MINDS TO LEARN AND GROW

• Visitor Center Tours and Educational Programs – each year, our education staff guides thousands of school children and tour groups through the cheesemaking process and hands-on exhibits, while sharing the importance of agricultural sustainability.
• Scholarship Program – in support of higher education, our annual scholarship program rewards the children of our employees and milk producers with $1,000 scholarships toward college or trade school tuition.
• Employee Education Assistance Program – as part of our employee development program, Hilmar Cheese Company encourages the pursuit of college courses and degrees. The company reimburses employees for exemplary performance: “A” grade – employee reimbursed at 120% of tuition cost; “B” grade at 110% of tuition cost, and “C” grade at 100% of tuition cost.

community involvement

BETTERING LIVES FOR GENERATIONS TO COME

• Legacy Circle: Emanuel Medical Center – a long-time supporter, Hilmar Cheese Company is a major donor to our local hospital’s annual fund-raising efforts. A state-of-the-art women’s birthing center became a reality in 2004, while efforts are now focused on raising money for a new emergency center to serve our local communities.

Environmental Stewardship

RESPONSIBILITY FOR A BETTER TOMORROW

• California Dairy Quality Assurance Program (CDQAP): Hilmar Cheese Company was the only processor to reward producers for environmental stewardship. The company has paid out over $1.9 million to its producers for taking the forefront on this important issue. For more information on CDQAP,
• Water Treatment:  Hilmar Cheese Company recycles and reuses millions of gallons of water each day.  Our new water processing facility utilizes a four step process to produces water for beneficial agriculture use.  Learn more...