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A woman scoops a spoonful of soil from a plate.

Earth

The 5 Senses of Soil

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Organic

A Salute to Soil on World Soil Day

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A cow stands in the snow at the Gretebeck farm in Wisconsin.

Farming

Do Cows Get Cold During the Winter?

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Farming
An Organic Change of Heart
by Elizabeth McMullen
Five generations of the Gasser family of Ohio have different experiences with organic farming. The first generation did not farm organically, then came an organic transition period and the newest generation knows nothing but farming organically.
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Farming
Are There Antibiotics in Organic Milk?
by Rootstock Editor
Antibiotics are not allowed in organic farming, food or dairy. Our farmers focus on prevention and giving cows stress-free lives. Antibiotics are allowed in non-organic farming, which means milk you drink could be from cows treated with antibiotics.
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Farming
From Coop to Kitchen: How an Egg Gets From the Farm to Your Fridge
by Jennifer McBride
Organic egg farmers sort thousands of eggs daily to ensure the best eggs end up on store shelves. There are numerous egg quality checks before the best pasture raised and free range eggs are transported, packaged and ultimately end up in your fridge.
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Farming
The Importance of Supporting Small Organic Family Farms
by Jodi Helmer
Supporting small organic family farms can bring economic, environmental and health benefits to communities, increasing household income, reducing poverty and promoting environmental sustainability. Choose organic for a positive impact on your community and the environment.
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What Is a Small Organic Family Farm?
by Jodi Helmer
Small. Organic. Family. Farm. We talk about the importance of them often and now we are going to lay out how we define them. If you drive by an Organic Valley farm, you’ll get a sense of what they are but here’s more information for you to take in.
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What Do Farmers Do During the Cold Winter Months?
by Jennifer McBride
Dairy farming in winter includes regular chores like milking cows and feeding animals. There are winter farming chores not typical in other seasons. Snow must be plowed, animal bedding constantly freshened and farm equipment often needs extra attention.
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The 5 Senses of Soil

A Salute to Soil on World Soil Day

Do Cows Get Cold During the Winter?

An Organic Change of Heart

Are There Antibiotics in Organic Milk?

From Coop to Kitchen: How an Egg Gets From the Farm to Your Fridge

The Importance of Supporting Small Organic Family Farms

What Is a Small Organic Family Farm?

What Do Farmers Do During the Cold Winter Months?