The Cornucopia Institute reviewed the practices of 169 organic dairies in the United States, and placed them into 5 categories ranging from “one cow” (poor) to “five cows” (exemplary) based on their milk production or procurement practices determined by the following criteria:. Organic grass-fed! I’ve shopped at PCC for 10 years and buy only organic food and produce. Novarah Ott and Lesley Baradel. I buy Organic Valley milk, but I had been buying Horizon … Grass-fed! Research reveals Organic Valley Grassmilk® is more nutritious. Whether you were breast-fed or formula-fed, many of us transitioned to dairy milk as soon as we were toddlers. The Cornucopia Institute Organic Dairy Scorecard. Whenever people talk about milk, and their choices in regards to this dairy product, it gets very personal, very quickly. Theresa Marquez, the mission executive at Organic Valley, hit the nail right on the head. Grass-fed, Organic, and Conventional Milk. 4-Cow Rating | Excellent Producers in this category provide ample pasture for their animals and make a credible effort to encourage natural behaviors. The article in the June Sound Consumer (Got organic milk?) What does that mean? pointed out a difference between the milk from Horizon and the milk from Organic Valley. Every time I [Lesley] hit the store, there seems to be a new type of milk on the market. The more grass a cow eats, the more nutrient-rich the milk. Horizon vs. Organic Valley. A new peer-reviewed study published in the Journal of Food Science and Nutrition reveals that Organic Valley Grassmilk® from 100% grass-fed cows has dramatically more omega-3 fatty acids than milk from cows that eat mostly grain. If multiple farms produce the milk for a brand, the management has close oversight and control over the practices of those farms. These brands may get additional milk from outside sources (that are also certified organic). Organic! 19-question survey developed with the input of industry experts Horizon Organic products are as good for you as they are delicious because they are produced without the use of antibiotics, added growth hormones or dangerous pesticides.