Organic Valley’s focus on the highest standard of animal care and sustainable farming practices results in dairy products that are better for you and superior in taste. 

At Organic Valley, animal care takes the highest priority. Dairy cows have 50% more time roaming pastures than what the USDA requires. Herd sizes are only around 75, allowing each cow to receive the care and attention they deserve. All animals on Organic Valley farms are raised without hormones or antibiotics, and nothing they eat has been sprayed or contaminated with harsh chemicals or pesticides. 

The co-op consisting of over 200 family farms, takes sustainability to heart. They have almost 200,000 acres of pasture that remove carbon from the atmosphere and store it in the soil. They use rotational grazing and focus on biodiversity, water quality, and nature conservation. The regenerative farming practices help reverse climate change and promote life in the soil. Organic Valley’s farming practices have kept 440 million pounds of chemicals off the land, and one in 10 farms uses on-farm renewable energy systems.

The combination of well-raised animals in ideal living conditions feeding on organic pastures results in high-quality dairy products that taste exceptional. 

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In today’s day and age where everyone is looking to cut corners, time and anything to save a dollar it is even more impressive that Niman Ranch does the complete opposite when it comes to animal care and product quality. Their focus is truly on quality — everything else is secondary. Niman Ranch works directly with a leading non-profit group Humane Farm Animal Care to certify the highest-farm-animal welfare standards. Niman Ranch’s humane animal care protocols were written in collaboration with Dr. Temple Grandin. These practices lead to better overall health for the animal and of course better-quality meat. If an animal does fall sick and requires antibiotics, the animal will receive treatment and immediately be sold outside of the Niman Ranch network, so that the animal still receives the care it requires to get better. There is a four-step process to ensure full compliance with our strict protocols. Niman Ranch farmers are paid a premium for raising the animals humanely although it is more expensive to raise animals according to the strict protocols and high standards, Niman Ranch believes the results are worth it. 

1) They personally inspect each farm before it is accepted into their program to ensure it meets their rigorous standards.

2) All of the farmers and ranchers regularly complete affidavits agreeing to follow Niman Ranch Protocols.

3) Their field agents located throughout the Country personally 

4) Niman Ranch farms and ranches are verified by third-party auditors. 
 

Free to Forage™ Eggs: Organic Valley eggs contain the Free to Forage™ seal, ranking them as the highest standard of care for their chickens. Free-range means chickens must spend a part of the day outside, but it is not a regulated term; therefore, it means very different things to different companies, from time spent outdoors to the outside area's size per hen. The seal means hens can access fresh air, sunshine (when available), and organic pasture free from toxic pesticides, herbicides, or GMO plants.

Egg Whites: Organic Valley brings convenience to the next level with their pasteurized organic Egg Whites. These 16oz packs can serve up to 8 servings and contains 6 grams of protein, zero cholesterol, and zero fat! With no antibiotics, synthetic hormones, toxic pesticides, or GMO's, it's a great way to get your day started. 

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