Food
How to Store Butter to Preserve Taste, Color and Nutrients
Keeping butter cold helps preserve its flavor but it is safe to eat butter that is kept at room temperature for a few days. The average consumer would know the difference between butter that has been refrigerated or that has been sitting out, an expert said.
Family
What Reindeer and Cows Have in Common
Organic Valley farmers know all things cows—dairy cows—so we had to find experts to answer questions about reindeer. Why? It may seem unusual but we want to know if reindeer and cows have things in common (like, are cows and reindeer related?)!
Farming
Meet the Bedard Family and Their 'Babies'
The Bedard family of Vermont makes sure the cows on their organic farm are as comfortable as can be; this means plenty of lush pasture and one-on-one time with the farmers and their fellow cows. You can expect quality milk from these content cows!
Food
Make Eggnog at Home
Ah, eggnog. We love eggnog at Organic Valley. You won’t find Organic Valley eggnog on shelves this season, but we have an easy eggnog recipe that uses only six ingredients and takes only 10 minutes to prep! You and your guests will love this creamy eggnog!
Farming
‘Kids, Coffee, and Cows. That’s My Life’
Coffee is an important aspect of farming. Well, some feel this way. Let’s see how a young couple and their twin boys in the Northeast work to keep the generational family dairy farm alive. Mom is adamant she milks the cows (and has coffee while doing so)!
Farming
Do Cows Get Cold?
Cows prefer cooler weather though they will get cold in extreme temperatures despite their natural defenses of thick hair and hooves made to withstand the cold. Organic Valley farmers ensure cows have resources they need to stay comfy in all weather.