What kind of milk is best for the body and the planet is a topic of much debate. Organic dairy products provide higher levels of certain fatty acids, and the organic label ensures freedom from synthetic fertilizers, pesticides and GMOs in the feedstuffs. However, dairy products made from milk produced by grass-fed cows offer even higher levels of beneficial fatty acids and, some say, a more natural and environmentally sound dairy farming experience.
As outlined in the June issue of Dairy Foods, Organic dairy matures, finds new areas for growth, growth in organic dairy has leveled off. In 2018, sales of organic cow’s milk in the United States were $1.36 billion, roughly 5.5% of all fluid milk product sales, but growth had slowed to less than 1%.