Buy the Best Milk: Organic Milk Resources

The recent tremendous growth in organic food sales means grocery-store shelves are brimming with healthier options—but how do you choose the best milk?

By Tabitha Alterman
March/April 2011

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The recent tremendous growth in organic food sales means grocery-store shelves are brimming with healthier options—but how do you choose the best milk? Researchers at the small farm-advocacy group Cornucopia Institute did the work for you, investigating the production practices of about 70 dairies nationwide. Their “4 Cow”- and “5 Cow”-rated superstars take sustainability seriously—producing happier cows and a healthier product. To view the complete list, see “Maintaining the Integrity of Organic Milk” at cornucopia.org.

Resources

Nationwide

Amish Country Farms
(973) 256-7676

Camphill Village Kimberton Hills

Organic Valley

Whole Foods Market (365 Organic)

East Coast

Evans Farmhouse Creamery
(607) 334-5339

Hails Family Farm

Hawthorne Valley Farm

MOO – Maine’s Own Organic Milk

Natural by Nature

Strafford Organic Creamery

Traders Point Creamery

Lakes States

Castle Rock Organic Farms

Cedar Summit Farm

Crystal Ball Farms
(715) 294-4090

Old Home

Sassy Cow Creamery

Midwest

Farmers All Natural Creamery

Green Hills Harvest

Hy-Vee Health Market

Radiance Dairy
(641) 472-8554

Totally Green

Wisconsin Organics

West Coast

Clover Organic Farms

Fresh Breeze Organic Dairy

Organic Pastures Dairy Company

Stremicks Heritage Foods

Sunnyside Farms

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