Understanding Organics: Dairy & Dairy Substitutes Which dairy
products are organic? Milk from all dairy animals, including
cows, goats, and sheep, may be certified organic. Certified
organic products cover nearly the full dairy spectrum, including
milk, cheese, yogurt, butter, cottage cheese, sour cream, ice
cream, and more. Dairy products that are certified organic
cannot be blended or otherwise come into contact with nonorganic
milk. Look for the words “Certified Organic” on the label to be
sure you are getting truly organic products. What makes dairy
products organic? To produce organic dairy products, standard
hygiene and dairy safety procedures are followed, including
pasteurization. Organic certification requires the animals
receive humane treatment, clean water and bedding, and access to
the outdoors for pasture, exercise, and fresh air. To qualify
for organic certification, a dairy farmer must feed 100%
certified organic feed produced on land untreated with synthetic
fertilizers, pesticides, herbicide