Farming
A Family’s Deep Love of Farming
The Rooney family of Vermont is among the newest Organic Valley farmer-members. On any day you can find the family join together to run the dairy farm, and when maple syrup season begins you can find them tapping trees and collecting sap!
Farming
A Look Into Why Amish Farm With Horses
by Jennifer McBride
About 43% of Organic Valley farmers are Plain community members. As haying season continues and harvest is about to begin, we talk to our Amish members about organic farming practices. Some use tractors, some use horses and some use both.
Farming
Washington to Wisconsin: A Farm Family’s Journey
When Organic Valley farmers in Washington started looking at options for the future of their farm, they came across a social media post. That post started their 2,000-mile journey east. Now they are enjoying their new farm in Wisconsin.
Farming
How Do Cows Stay Clean?
Cows, like all animals, are going to get dirty. They are outside roaming and lazing around much of the day. Organic Valley farmers do what they can to keep the cows clean and comfy. Enjoy this piece about Cow Cleaning 101.
Farming
A Perfect Pairing of Cows and Pasture
Cows love grass, and Organic Valley farmers ensure they get the greens they need by providing plenty of pasture. Let’s envision we are outside watching Organic Valley pasture-raised cows living their best lives.
Farming
Who Really Cares if Family Farms Disappear?
by Jennifer McBride
Rural communities benefit from small family farms. There’s no doubt farming is challenging, but Organic Valley farmers say the rewards outweigh the work. And while there have been thousands of family farmer bankruptcies, the co-op model can help save family farms.