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OrganicWhat Is Organic Farming?
FoodYou Have to Try These Bold Organic Cheeses
FarmingCow Chow: What Do Our Organic Dairy Cows Love to Eat?
FoodSuperb Simple Side Dishes for Summer Cookouts
by Rootstock Editor
If you are looking for a cool side dish to take to a cookout, we have great side dish recipes for you! Coming up with what to take to a potluck should be enjoyable, not stressful. Check out these seven delicious (and eye-pleasing) side dish ideas.Read more
FarmingWhat Is Organic Pasture? A Wonderland of Biodiversity!
by Joshua Fairfield
People need nutritious food and so do cows that graze pastures on small organic family farms. Pasture is essential to making Organic Valley products special! Let’s take a stroll through the meaning of pasture and see what makes these plots of land special.Read more
FarmingSmall Family Farm in New York Looks for Ways to Pay for Big Investment
by Jennifer McBride
Time is ticking for a small organic farm family in New York to come up with $100,000 needed to keep their dairy farm operational. After contemplating options – and some stressful days – there is a solution to keep the organic milk flowing efficiently.Read more
FarmingThe Story of Seb, Spud and Spring Brook Farm
by Jennifer McBride
As the number of dairy farms in Vermont decreases, an Organic Valley dairy farm near the Canadian border is changing hands. Another victory for small, family dairy farms! The young man taking it over enjoys the hard work and reward that comes with farming.Read more
RootedDecoding the Farm Bill: Its Impact on Ag, Food and Rural America
by Laura Zaks
The U.S. farm bill covers more than “farms.” The farm bill expires this year making it a good time to look at how it shapes agricultural policies and programs. From crop insurance to conservation, we dig into the history of the farm bill and beyond.Read more
FarmingWhat’s the Difference Between Pesticides and Herbicides?
by Caroline Carlson
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.Read more