ORGANIC VALLEY ENDS YEAR KEEPING MORE FARMERS ON THE LAND; BEGINS 2012 WITH FARMER PAY PRICE INCREASE

Organic Valley, the nation's largest cooperative of organic farmers and a leading organic brand, today announced their 2011 year-end results, which include bringing on 212 new farmers in regions such as Pennsylvania, Vermont, and California for 12 percent member growth across the country, increasing sales from $620 million to $715 million for 15.3 percent growth, and donating more than $2.2 million to nonprofit organizations dedicated to advancing organic food and farming-from community food banks to farmer initiatives to advocacy for mandatory labeling of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in food.

"We measure our success against our mission," said George Siemon, C-E-I-E-I-O and founding farmer of Organic Valley. "For us, that means keeping farmers on the land, being responsible stewards of the environment, and supporting rural communities." 

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