THOUSANDS OF FAMILIES ACROSS THE U.S. DEPEND ON ORGANIC VALLEY

Coming from decades of bringing food to the shelves, I find it more and more inspiring to work for and with the small organic family farms of the cooperative behind Organic Valley. As with many, my winding journey to organic started with a focus on my own family’s health. I searched stores for good, wholesome food for years as my family grew. As our refrigerator became more stocked with organic options, I sometimes questioned the cost of the grocery bill. That was, until one day, when I turned the Organic Valley milk carton around while eating my morning bowl of cereal. The story that unfolded on that carton of milk changed the course of my life and my career.

It was refreshing to see a story about small family farms working in harmony with nature; it was reassuring knowing my family’s milk money went to the farmers who owned the business; and it was fulfilling to see cows out on pasture enjoying grass and sunshine. And today I am honored to serve the cooperative that makes all those stories possible.

While I am new to Organic Valley, having started as CEO in January of 2023, I am excited about what the future will bring. The story of this farmer-owned cooperative is expanding to include the real impact of the farms of Organic Valley – from the way they care deeply for the earth and animals all the way to the future of carbon and climate action.

In this report, you will learn a bit about what this cooperative of small family farms has done and what we will do as a force for good focused on delivering high-quality, nutritious food to the country. We challenge you all to turn your milk carton around and discover the impact your milk money has on food and farming.

Jeff Frank