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?

Cows that eat grass only produce Organic Valley Grassmilk! These grass-fed cows get plenty of time on pasture, giving grassmilk a richer, creamier texture. There’s lots of good in grassmilk, and it provides a higher level of “good fat” than regular milk.

The green, brown, and white USDA Organic seal is such a simple little image, but it holds so much meaning for organic food and farming—more than most people are aware!

For the past 25 years, genetically modified organism (GMO) and genetically engineered (GE) have been used to define certain types of food. Bioengineered (BE) labels are replacing the terms, but the GE and GMO can still be used on logos, creating label confusion.

There is a lot of jargon when it comes to the world of organics. Are you confused about all the organic lingo? Check out these 10 common organic terms and their definitions to get started on your organic vocabulary!

Antibiotics, synthetic hormones, toxic pesticides, and GMOs are prohibited in organic food. Federal regulations must be met for anything to carry the USDA Organic seal. Organic Valley is (obviously) fascinated by organics. Let's look at the reasons why.