Farming
Military Veterans Return to Organic Farm Life
Veterans often make good farmers—they know hard work and quiet farms can be healing. This Veterans Day, two Organic Valley farmers share about their time in the service and returning to the farm, and how each impacted their lives.
Food
How to Mail Holiday Cookies and Milk
Mailing holiday cookies is easy and receiving a package of homemade treats is certain to make somebody's day. Besides the cookies, it only takes a tin, single-serve milk, creativity, and love to ship a thoughtful package of milk and cookies.
Sustainability
Major Benefits of Having Goats
Organic Valley welcomed about 65 goats to its campus in Cashton, Wisconsin. The goats are nibbling away invasive species as part of a project to restore a prairie and rare oak savanna. The goats provide an eco-friendly solution to clearing unwanted plants and shrubs.
Food
Turkey-Cooking Tips: Thawing, Brining, Gravy, and Stock
As the holiday season approaches we thought you might like a few turkey-preparation tips. Read on if you’d like to know how to thaw a turkey, brine a turkey, and make gluten-free gravy and turkey stock.
Food
How to Make Sure Your Child Gets Enough Calcium If They're Lactose Intolerant
by Lauren Manaker, registered dietitian
Your child does not have to avoid all dairy if they are lactose intolerant (even some cheeses are low in lactose!). We look at foods that contain calcium that will help your child build strong bones while avoiding the tummy aches that come with lactose-intolerance.
Farming
A Simple Message From Organic Valley Farmers: Thank You
by Organic Valley Farmers
On National Farmer’s Day organic farmers took pause to thank the consumers who make it possible for them to do what they love. Thank you for supporting Organic Valley’s mission.