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.
Farming
5 Fascinating Things About Farms
Agriculture is the No. 1 employer in the nation and farm and ranch families comprise less than 2% of the U.S. population. These are just a few interesting facts about farms. Read on for more.
Farming
Balancing Farm and Family
Organic Valley farmer Abbie Corse is a sixth-generation dairy farmer in Vermont. She shares insight about what it’s like to be a mother of two and a farmer.
Farming
Women in Ag: Feeding the Future
Women have a voice in agriculture. An Organic Valley farmer shares her journey in agriculture as a mom, farmer and daughter of a woman who helped shape Organic Valley. The Wisconsin dairy farmer is a mom of two girls.
Farming
Unlikely Friendships — Photos From the Farm
Can a dog and a cow be friends? How about a chicken and a dog or a turkey and a cow? Of course dogs and kittens can be friends. The animals on Organic Valley farms are curious, cuddly creatures!
Farming
Winterizing the Farm: Photo Essay
We often get asked how Organic Valley farmers care for their animals in winter, so we’re giving you a peek behind the scenes with one of our farm families as they do morning chores and get things ready for winter.