Food
The Nitty Gritty on Fair Food—Why Fair Trade Matters
What is fair trade, and what Organic Valley ingredients are fair trade? We’ve got answers! Paying and treating farmers fairly is in our DNA.
Cooperatives
The Not-So-Secret Ingredient to Organic Valley Butter
by Andy Radtke & Wendy Allen
As we celebrate the 20th anniversary of our first butter plant, we recognize the hard work it takes to make every stick of Organic Valley’s award-winning butter. Thank you to our buttermakers, and congratulations on 20 years!
Organic
Friendsgiving Dos (There Aren’t Any Don’ts)
Friendsgiving, with guests chosen simply because you enjoy their company, is where you can carve out your own unique Thanksgiving identity. Celebrate friendship with a delicious organic spread, or break from traditional Thanksgiving fare if you like!
Science
More Greenhouse Gas From Organic? That’s Not Even Half the Story
Organic farming does not make climate change worse. Recent studies show that organic agriculture, when practiced in conjunction with climate-change-friendly farming like composting and rotational grazing, is better for the climate and the environment. Biodiversity and organic farming go hand-in-hand.
Food
The Egg Behind the Nog
Where did eggnog come from, who loves it most, and what goes into delicious Organic Valley Eggnog? We’ve got answers to these burning questions!
Food
Choosing and Thawing Your Organic Thanksgiving Turkey
Thawing and cooking turkey isn’t complicated, but it does take some planning. Here’s your guide for where to find an organic turkey, how long it takes to thaw, and turkey cooking times.