A collaboration between Monarch Tractor and Dairy Farmers of America, Inc. (DFA) improves access to Monarch’s MK-V Dairy tractor, opening the door to address labor shortages, dairy productivity and operational efficiencies.
LIVERMORE, Calif., – April 14, 2025 – Monarch Tractor, the leading electric, autonomous, and data-driven off-road manufacturer in the specialty and compact tractor market, announces a partnership agreement with Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), securing valuable savings for DFA farmer-owners and marking Monarch’s commitment to working closely with leading industry voices.
DFA is made up of nearly 9,500 diverse family dairy farmers across the U.S. By adding Monarch Tractor to its exclusive list of preferred vendors in its Members Savings Network, DFA dairy farmers have greater access to dairy machinery at a reduced cost,. The machines can helping them overcome labor challenges, drive down input costs, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Empowering DFA Farmers with innovative technology.
Dairy farmers have a history of embracing agricultural technology and innovation. Investing in energy efficient machinery and robotics has led to less labor and more operational efficiency.
As the manufacturer of the MK-V Dairy tractor, the world’s only 100% electric and smart tractor with autonomous feed pushing functionality, Monarch is unlocking increased milk production, labor efficiency, and data-driven decision making for dairy farmers.
We’re thrilled to bring Monarch's innovative technology to DFA's farmer-owners. Industry partnerships are a core tenet of Monarch’s farmer-first philosophy, and our MK-V Dairy tractor aligns perfectly with DFA's commitment to helping farmers operate more efficiently and profitably.
Praveen Penmetsa, CEO & Co-founder, Monarch Tractor
A shared goal to advance profitable, sustainable dairy farming.
Through its commitments to sustainable and responsible farming, DFA is furthering its goal in helping dairy farms and their communities thrive by connecting farms to valuable energy efficiency initiatives and resources through their Farm Services division. The MK-V Dairy tractor supports these efforts.
We are pleased to partner with Monarch Tractor to bring their cutting-edge MK-V Dairy tractor to our farmer-owners. This collaboration not only provides significant savings but also enhances our farmers' ability to optimize labor resources and improve productivity. At Dairy Farmers of America, we are committed to supporting our members with innovative solutions that drive efficiency and sustainability on their farms.
Kaitlyn Cherny, DFA Energy Program Manager
Because the MK-V Dairy tractor is 100% electric, it saves dairies thousands of dollars each year on diesel costs while eliminating greenhouse gas emissions during feed pushing operations. It also serves as a mobile power wall, enabling farmers to easily transport stored energy to remote places on their farm to act as a clean, quiet generator for tools and other machinery. Connectivity improves data-driven decision making and makes it easy for farmers to generate reports on the tractor’s operations and savings. As a digital platform, the MK-V Dairy tractor continues to improve even after the point of purchase through its software and firmware updates.
DFA members can access these exclusive discounts by logging into their myDFA account.
