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Fourth-Annual Kickapoo Country Fair, a Celebration of Rural Heritage and Farming, to be Held at Organic Valley Family of Farms July 28-29

Schedule Local community members, farmers, musicians, artisans and people across the Midwest will celebrate farming and America's rural heritage at the fourth annual Kickapoo Country Fair, Saturday, July 28 and Sunday, July 29, 2007 at Organic Valley's headquarters in La Farge, Wis.

The weekend-long festival – sponsored by Organic Valley Family of Farms and more than 35 local businesses and organizations, including founding partners Midwest Organic & Sustainable Education Service (MOSES) and the Kickapoo Valley Reserve – showcases rural cultural traditions, farm and garden exhibits, music, dance, arts, natural and organic foods and cooking, green housing and renewable energy, community health and education, and environmental responsibility.

Seattle Seafair Milk Carton Derby Tests Mettle of Organic Valley Milk Cartons

Update July 19: Hi-resolution pictures of Organic Valley's participation in the event available now.

As the boats jockey for position along the shores of Seattle's Green Lake at the Bafflegab Milk Carton Derby on July 7, a crew of Washington organic farmers will be at the fore, manning their craft looking for a win, as "Udderly Local," Organic Valley Cooperative's sea-faring vessel, makes a bid for first place.

Part of Seattle's annual summer Seafair Festival, the 34th annual Bafflegab Milk Carton Derby takes place on the southwest shores of Green Lake from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. on Saturday, July 7. Organic Valley will make its debut with a boat modeled after a Viking Ship. In the place of a Viking warrior at the ship's prow will be a hand-carved wooden cow's head. The 24-foot vessel is being crafted by Port Townsend general contractor and occasional boat builder, Douglas Milholland. Many of the cooperative's 32 local farm families will take part in the competition, which offers more than $10,000 in prizes to winners in both race and show categories.

Organic Valley Hits Co-Op Milestone, Adds 1,000th Farmer To Its Family Of Farms

Organic Valley, a farmer-owned cooperative representing organic family farmers across America,, welcomed its 1,000th farmer-owner this month: Bob Baker's dairy farm in Enumclaw, Wash.

"The Baker's organic milk will be processed in Seattle and distributed directly into the local marketplace – just miles from his farm," said George Siemon, chief executive officer of Organic Valley Family of Farms.

Organic Valley Family Of Farms Grows In Washington To Meet Demand For Local Organic Milk

Organic Valley, representing 10 percent of all the nations' organic farmers, welcomed its 32nd Washington farmer-owner to the cooperative this month. Officially, the Baker dairy from Enumclaw, Wash., proudly joins the cooperative as the 1000th farmer.

Trout Lake Fair Celebrates Summer On The Farm

Farmers and runners, kids, bakers and competitive cowpie throwers will all have something to enjoy at the annual Trout Lake Fair, an all-day celebration of farm, food and community in rural southern Washington on Saturday, August 4.

Sponsored by Organic Valley Family of Farms and organized by Trout Lake dairy farming family Monte and Laura Pearson, the day is jam-packed with fun and games. The gun goes off at 8 a.m., Saturday, August 4, for the 5- and 10-K race around Trout Lake. Hungry runners and spectators can tuck into a Fireman’s breakfast of huckleberry pancakes to sate their appetites.

Organic Valley Lactose Free Milk Now Available in Reduced Fat 2%

If you're lactose intolerant, you now have many lactose free options to enjoy organic cow's milk. Organic Valley Family of Farms, providers of the nation's only lactose free certified organic milk in distribution, completes its line of lactose free offerings with the introduction of Organic Valley 2% Reduced Fat Lactose Free Milk.

Organic Valley Shelf-Stable Single Serve Milk Now in Strawberry and Vanilla

Summer's almost here, and the time is right for a healthy serving of strawberry or vanilla organic milk wherever you may be. Organic Valley is now offering its Shelf Stable Single Serve Milk in organic Strawberry and Vanilla flavors.

"Kids and families are on the go year-round, but especially in the summer," said Sara Tedeschi, community nutrition educator for Organic Valley. "When you're out and about, finding healthy food and drink choices can be a challenge. Fortunately, with shelf stable Organic Valley single serve milk, you can take nutritious organic milk with you pretty much anywhere, with no refrigeration necessary.

Organic Valley's Milk Now in Bag-in-Boxes

The nation's largest cooperative of organic farmers is now offering its most popular product in bulk for foodservice distributors nationwide. Organic Valley today is announcing it will distribute its milk in bag-in-boxes.

The milk will be in five-gallon boxes, with all unit sizes 12.5 inches long by 11.25 inches wide by 13.25 inches in height. It will feature regional HTST production, and be available in Nonfat Skim, Lowfat 1%, Reduced Fat 2% and Whole.

Organic Valley Cheeses Now as 5 lb. Bulk, 5 lb. Shredded, 2.5 lb. Sliced

Say che-ese. Organic Valley, the first in the nation to offer organic cheese, is expanding its cheese offerings to foodservice distributors with 15 new options.

Fire Up the Grill! Organic Prairie Beef Now Offered at Select ShopRite Stores

Get ready for barbecue season! Beef from Organic Prairie, America's largest cooperative of organic family farmers, is now offered in select ShopRite stores.

Organic Prairie beef is available in seven varieties for summer grilling, including: premium New York strip steak, premium sirloin steak, premium boneless chuck roast, premium beef strips for fajita/stirfry and 1 pound packs of fresh ground beef in 85 percent and 90 percent lean varieties.