The co-op brought on 211 new farmers, grows sales 20%, creates 74 new jobs in 2012
Organic Valley, the nation’s largest cooperative of organic farmers and a leading organic brand, said this week that sales increased to $860 million in 2012 from $715 million in 2011, a 20% growth.
In 2012, the farmer-owned cooperative brought on 211 new farmers (an 11% increase), and donated more than $2.2 million to nonprofit organizations dedicated to advancing organic food and farming, and building community.