Organic pasture-raised. Ethically sourced from small family farms (What does this mean to us? At Organic Valley, we produce nourishing milk on small, organic family farms where families manage the care of the animals and the earth. Through our cooperative's standards and practices, we promote respect for the dignity and interdependence of human, animal, plant, soil, and global life. Learn more at ov.coop/ethicallysourced). Ultra pasteurized. No synthetic hormones (Our cows are not treated with rBST in compliance with USDA organic standards. Plus, our cooperative's dairy animal care standards prohibit the use of any added hormones, even those allowed under USDA organic rules). Milk that makes a difference. Our cows spend more time outside than 95% of cows in the U.S. Comparison of co-op data and NAHMS 2007 Dairy Studies. Farmer-owner. Grazing the way to high-quality milk. Our founding farmers believed giving cows more time outside to roam on organic pastures was better for the milk, the earth, and the animals. We still believe this today and continue to look for new sustainable ways to bring you and your family pure, great-tasting milk. 57 quality checks. Our organic ideals never expire. Organic Valley helped write the first USDA organic livestock standards in 2001-and we remain just as committed to organic agriculture today. Our farms are certified organic and follow our cooperative's standards. This Means: No antibiotics. No synthetic hormones. No toxic pesticides (USDA organic standards prohibit the use of pesticides harmful to human health). Are used on our farms. Small family farms big impact. We're a farmer-owned co-op made up of small family farms dedicated to the principles of organic agriculture, including sustainable farming practices and ethical animal care. Your purchase helps to keep these farms going strong for generations to come, creating a brighter future for all of us. Homogenized.