Toxic synthetic chemicals are not allowed in organic farming. Instead of pesticides and herbicides, organic farmers often use techniques such as crop rotations, cultivation and even hand-weeding to control unwanted species. Here’s a deeper look.

What kind of care do cows need? Compassionate care. Organic Valley dairy farmers provide their cows with quality food, comfortable shelter and little extras that enrich cows’ lives. Caring for cattle isn’t difficult when it’s one's life work.

Two organic farmers in New York have lived side by side for decades. Though there are fences between their land, that doesn’t stop them from having each other's backs and forming a tight friendship between their families.

An impact report about not making an impact? Organic Valley released its 25-page Impact Report which shows how the co-op protects people, animals and the earth. We share an overview of the Impact Report here or click in for a link to the full report.

Compound butter is easy to make. Check out these recipes for Herb Butter With Lemon; Honey Cinnamon Butter; Caramelized Onion Butter (which is a great compound butter for steak) and Lemon Maple Bourbon Butter. These compound butters are impressive!

Organic Valley has a new, old look. Our new packaging is starting to make its way to store shelves, so keep your eyes open. Nothing is new on the inside of your milk and cheese packages as we didn’t change the taste, but the outside has been upgraded.