Organic Valley celebrated its 35th birthday in 2023. In 1988, big hair was in, Ford Escorts were hot and organic farming wasn’t really a thing (it certainly is now!). Let’s look at some bodacious comparisons in trends between 1988 and 2023.

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.

Inflation and access to land are just a few of the reasons family farms are disappearing – 100,000 farms gone in the last decade. Maine Farmland Trust shares what it's hearing from farmers about what’s contributing to this decline, and the importance of working together as a community to support local family farms.

Wow, it has been 35 years since a milk truck hit the road, stopping at seven Organic Valley farms, and taking the very first load of organic milk to a cheese factory in Wisconsin! Read on to learn about the route Organic Valley took to become what it is today.

The U.S. farm bill covers more than “farms.” The farm bill expires this year making it a good time to look at how it shapes agricultural policies and programs. From crop insurance to conservation, we dig into the history of the farm bill and beyond.