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USDA
Organic Certification<\/h1>

We helped get these standards developed, setting
the organic movement in motion.<\/h3>Our Organic Promise<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/section>

It\u2019s a big deal.<\/h2>

Just 7% of all milk sold nationwide is USDA certified organic*. Being organic is a lot of hard work, but we know it\u2019s worth it. Check out this table to see the different standards required for grassfed, organic, and conventional milk.

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American Grassfed Association certified organic grassfed milk<\/span><\/div>
Certified organic milk<\/span><\/div>
Conventional milk<\/span><\/div><\/div>
Mandatory
certification<\/div>
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Requires organic
pasture & feed for
cows<\/div>
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Cows guaranteed
outdoor access<\/div>
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Days spent grazing
outside<\/div>
Minimum<\/span> 150<\/span> Days\/year<\/span><\/div>
Minimum<\/span> 120<\/span> Days\/year<\/span><\/div>
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Pesticides prohibited
under USDA\u2019s National
Organic Program not
allowed on farm<\/div>
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No added growth
hormones or routine
use of antibiotics for
cows<\/div>
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Organic & non-GMO
seeds planted for
forage<\/div>
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Wildlife habitat
improvement
required on farm<\/div>
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Availability<\/div>
Shop Grassfed Milk<\/a><\/div>
Shop Organic Milk<\/a><\/div>
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*USDA AMS, estimated 2022 U.S. fluid milk sales.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>
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Learn more about our organic and grassfed products.<\/h2>
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Organic Milk<\/h4><\/a><\/div>
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Organic Grassfed Milk<\/h4><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>
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