Farming
rBGH Decoded: What you Need to Know about Hormones in Dairy
rBGH is one of many hormones given to cows. While you never have to worry about any organic milk being produced with extra hormones, there’s enough confusion around hormones that we’ve done little deep-dive here to lay out the facts.
Farming
BFFs: Bovine Friends Forever
Do cows have best friends? Yes! And not only do they have their favored friends, hanging out with them makes them happier and low-stress. Read more about what we’ve observed about our bovine BFFs on Organic Valley farms here.
Farming
What’s the Difference Between Pesticides and Herbicides?
What are pesticides and herbicides? How do pesticides in food affect humans? Why aren’t they allowed in organic? And what do organic farmers do instead? Here’s a deeper look.
Farming
Do Cows Care About Daylight Saving Time?
Do cows have to change their schedule for daylight saving time? Do you wish you didn’t have to change your schedule for time changes? Is time just a human construct? Find out today.
Farming
Farmer for a Day: A Family’s Special Weekend on an Organic Valley Dairy Farm
A Florida family won our sweepstakes to be a Farmer for a Day with the Webb family of Vermont. Read about their lovely relaxing and educational weekend on an Organic Valley dairy farm.
Farming
Soul of Farming: Learning the Ropes
Amy Koenig didn’t plan to return to her family’s farm, but after her father passed away, she realized farming had more of a hold on her than she realized. See her story in this Soul of Farming video profile.