The Farm Bill expires in a few months. The bill has a major influence on U.S. food policy and land use. The bill, at 1,000-plus pages, is a daunting read. Let’s narrow it down and look at six pieces of key legislation that in the end impact everyone.

George Siemon helped create organic standards. He is a true leader and pioneer. He was a back-to-the-lander that brought organic practices back to the land. He spent years rallying farmers and now he is headed to D.C. to accept a much-deserved award.

Thousands of people used to harvest ice across the northern United States each winter. The harvested blocks of ice were used to keep food cold on farms, in trains and in kitchens in warmer months and climates. When did ice harvesting end? It didn’t!

More than 100 farms joined the co-op in the past few years, including 84 in 2023. Some of these farms have been in a family for generations and others are first-time farm owners. Thank you for supporting Organic Valley and its small organic farms!

Organic Valley celebrated its 35th birthday in 2023. In 1988, big hair was in, Ford Escorts were hot and organic farming wasn’t really a thing (it certainly is now!). Let’s look at some bodacious comparisons in trends between 1988 and 2023.

In honor of Veterans Day, get to know Organic Valley employee Eric Palmer. Palmer spent three years in the Army, serving in South Korea and Afghanistan. “I think overall it made me a better person and made me appreciate what I have,” Palmer said.