Stop! Look down. Under that floor, sidewalk or grass that’s at your feet is an entire world that doesn’t often get the credit it deserves. Soil is teeming with life and Organic Valley farmers are passionate about protecting it. How do we define soil?

Have you ever wondered what our 100% grass-fed Grassmilk® cows eat in the winter when temperatures drop? Farmers work all summer to ensure the dairy cows have plenty to fill their bellies.

Cows prefer cooler weather though they will get cold in extreme temperatures despite their natural defenses of thick hair and hooves made to withstand the cold. Organic Valley farmers ensure cows have resources they need to stay comfy in all weather.

There are rewards everywhere in farming, a Vermont man said. That’s why he spent nearly a decade searching for that slice of the world that would bring him joy and allow him to steward the land. Kyle Leibold is now Sittin’ Pretty.

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.

Throughout history barns adapted to farming practices, morphing alongside farmers. Barns tell the rural story — the failure, sale and consolidation of farms and rebirth through preservation. Some states have programs to restore these architectural gems.