#BreakingNews We are thrilled to announce that Shawna Nelson has been selected as the first female Chief Executive Officer in Organic Valley's history! This marks a significant milestone for our cooperative of over 1,600 organic family farms, as we continue our unwavering commitment to excellence in organic food and farming. Shawna's journey with Organic Valley began nearly 20 years ago as an intern, and she has since excelled in various roles, demonstrating her dedication and strategic vision at every step. Her deep understanding of our cooperative's structure and mission makes her the perfect leader to guide us into a bright future. Outgoing CEO Jeff Frank, MBA, NACD.DC leaves behind a legacy of remarkable achievements, including significant investments in organic family farm pay prices and securing the #1 branded market share for the organic dairy category. We are grateful for his leadership and wish him the best on his new adventure. Shawna's passion for our mission and her collaborative spirit inspire us all. As she steps into this new role, we look forward to building on our successes and continuing to serve our mission for generations to come. Join us in celebrating this historic moment and welcoming Shawna Nelson as our new CEO! #WomenInLeadership
About us
If a company is going to make a difference in today’s world, it has to think differently. At Organic Valley, our philosophy and decisions are based on the health and welfare of people, animals and the earth. We’re a mission-driven cooperative, owned by family farmers, and we’ve been leaders in organic agriculture from the very beginning. Once pioneers of organic agriculture, we’re now an established leader—organic is all we do. Representing more than 1,600 organic farmers on a mission to revitalize our food system through organic agriculture. Visit ov.coop for more information! Find us on social: @OrganicValley and @therealorganicvalley on TikTok.
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https://ov.coop/impact
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- Industry
- Food and Beverage Services
- Company size
- 501-1,000 employees
- Headquarters
- La Farge, WI
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 1988
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One Organic Way
La Farge, WI 54639, US
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500 Organic Dr
Cashton, WI 54619, US
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700 OR-99W
McMinnville, Oregon 97128, US
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Updates
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Tune in to see Rick Simington wrap up our morning with Food Tank at 12:20 PM CT!
Looking forward to speaking at SXSW with Food Tank! An exciting two days of powerful conversations for purpose driven foods.
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What. an. incredible. panel!! A huge thank you to everyone who participated and joined us at Leading the Way: Pioneering Real-World Climate Action on Organic Farms at #expowest. The conversation was truly inspiring, and we are grateful to the brilliant Chloe Sorvino for hosting, and Luke Peterson, Jordan Settlage, Nicole Rakobitsch, and Bryce Lundberg for sharing real-life examples of climate-smart farming practices. Your insights showcased how brands are actively investing in sustainable agriculture, making a tangible difference in our world. 👏
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The floor is open at #expowest! The red tractor is waiting for you! Snap a selfie and taste some delicious dairy at Booth 1641!
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It's Expo Week! Who's excited to connect in Anaheim? 🎉 Let's take a nostalgic trip back to 1992. So much has changed since then, but our mission to support our organic family farms remains as strong as ever! #throwback #expowest
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It's here! It's here! Join us NEXT WEEK at the Natural Products Expo West 2025 for our must-attend seminar, "Leading the Way: Pioneering Real-World Climate Action on Organic Farms." 📅 When: Wednesday, March 5, 2025, 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM 📍 Where: Marriott, Platinum Ballroom 3 Get inspired by the incredible stories of farmers and brands who are making a tangible difference today. Our very own Nicole Rakobitsch and farmer-owner Jordan Settlage will be there, along with Bryce Lundberg and Luke Peterson to share their firsthand experiences and innovative practices in climate-smart farming. A special thanks to Chloe Sorvino for hosting! Click here for all the details and to add it to your schedule: https://lnkd.in/gXQDVKih #expowest
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The last two days have been incredibly productive and inspiring as we engaged with over a dozen key stakeholders to discuss the future of organic dairy farming. Our conversations focused on the challenges and opportunities facing our industry, and we are thrilled to see the enthusiasm and commitment from everyone involved. A huge thank you to all the policymakers, industry leaders, and advocates who took the time to meet with us. Your support and collaboration are crucial as we work towards a sustainable and prosperous future for organic dairy farmers. #policyadvocacy
OV in Washington DC the last two days. Dozen visits with members of congress. Thanks to farmers Emily and Johnnie Zweber and Elvin Ranck for walking the halls and sharing their farm story.
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🌟 Expo West 2025 is RIGHT around the corner! 🌟 Are we going to see you in a couple weeks? Swing by our booth and treat yourself to some mouth-watering samples of our latest and greatest products, including NEW Organic Valley® Original and Fiesta American Cheese, Organic Valley® Organic Oat Creamers, and Organic Valley® Family First™ milk. 📅 Wednesday, March 5 - Friday, March 7 📍 Booth 1641, Hall B Plus, join us for an insightful seminar on how our organic family farms are leading the way in climate action. Follow us here for updates and behind-the-scenes content from Expo West 2025! We cannot wait to see you! #expowest
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We're starting to jump into more podcast opportunities... anyone have any recommendations what we do next?
Leading Digital & Social Care Consultant | International Speaker | Digital CX | Social Media Listening | Contributor to CMSWire
Think Organic Valley sells to people who just want to buy milk? 🥛 Think again! It's a lot more granular than that. And it has to be in order to make an emotional connection with the customers who do buy their milk. 🫶 HUGE thanks to Joshua St. Aubin, the Director of Digital at Organic Valley for sharing how they look at user experience (#UX) and customer experience (CX) on digital channels. Take a listen wherever you listen to podcasts, or peep the link to the YouTube video for this episode of the Social Media #CX Podcast in the comments. 👇
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Great news for family farms and dairy businesses in Wisconsin! Yesterday, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin and U.S. Representative Derrick Van Orden helped lead on introduction of a dairy infrastructure bill that supports dairy companies/brands and farmers. At Organic Valley, we know that small family farms are the heartbeats of our rural communities and the backbone of a sustainable food system. This proposed legislation provides vital resources to help bring dairy to market. Let’s keep pushing for policies, like the Dairy Business Innovation Initiative that uplift family farms and the dairy economy which supports rural economies and health food for families. To read more about the DBII click here: https://lnkd.in/gasx7Q4x and here: https://lnkd.in/gc3zySmt