The success of Organic Valley in La Farge demonstrates the economic growth potential of the organic food industry in Wisconsin.
Organic Valley's sales grew from $9 million in 1995 to $125 million in
2002-an increase of more than 1,200 percent. In late 2002, when milk prices fell to as low as $11 per hundredweight, Organic Valley was able to pay their farmers nearly twice this figure.
At Organic Valley, their philosophy and decisions are based on the health and welfare of people, animals and the earth. In today's world, in order to make a difference, companies need to think differently.
Since our first seven farmers started working together in 1988, we've been doing just that. Here's how:
* We are a cooperative of family farmer-owners
* We are mission-driven
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We are leaders in organic
Organic Valley Family of Farms
CROPP Cooperative
One Organic Way
LaFarge,
WI 54639
SOURCE: Organic Valley Family of Farms Website
Organic Consumers Association