Central New York organic farmers contribute to national dairy cooperative
syracuse.com - April 14, 2011
Pick up a carton of Organic Valley milk, and you'll notice the company is based in La Farge, Wis. But that doesn't mean the milk comes from Wisconsin farmers: Organic Valley bills itself as the "oldest organic farmer-owned coop...
Read moreAmerica's Greenest Restaurants
www.thedailymeal.com - April 11, 2011
The GRA has created a stars system based on how many points each restaurant scores across various categories. Two-star certified restaurants must have a minimum of 100 points, 175 points for three stars, and 300 for four stars. Cu...
Read moreSkowhegan organic farmer to talk policy in Congress
www.onlinesentinel.com - April 05, 2011
Sarah Smith of Grassland Farm likes to talk about organic foods and the $36.6 million in sales it generates annually in Maine. Smith, 29, will have plenty of opportunity to discuss all things organic Wednesday and Thursday when...
Read moreIs Organic Milk Really Healthier?
Today - March 25, 2011
TODAY Show diet and nutrition editor Madelyn Fernstrom recommends organic milk as an important choice to avoid synthetic hormones and antibiotics.
Read moreCream of the Crop
ecofabulous.com - March 23, 2011
Time to start the day, aka the coffee pot. Now there’s a new reason to rise – the nation’s largest organic farmer-owned cooperative, Organic Valley, has expanded their shelf offerings from the simple, yet classic, half-and-half, t...
Read moreGenetically modified crops get boost over organics with recent USDA rulings
Washington Post - March 23, 2011
Organic growers say that, without safeguards, their foods will be contaminated by genetically modified crops growing nearby. The genetic engineering industry argues that its way of farming is safe and should not be restricted in o...
Read moreExpo West Grows Up
www.huffingtonpost.com - March 17, 2011
What made me happiest wasn't any new thing (although, Organic Valley wins the best overall booth award because of their summer sausage and because of the two full mugs of hot organic coffee they gave me when I needed it most). Wha...
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