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Welcome to the organic milk education site! Here you can learn more about organic dairy farming and how it differs from non-organic farming. Visit Hill House Farm - a real working organic farm - and read about what's going on there via our farmer blog. There is also information about our exciting Hedgerow Safari programme and information for teachers on how this will link into the National Curriculum.
Hedgerow Safari
In 2010 we are running a series of Hedgerow Safaris on our farms around the UK. These will be aimed at children at Key Stage 2 level and are an excellent way of having fun while learning about organic farming and the environment. There is no charge for these events and ten schools will be offered free transport as well.
Organic Farming
Milk doesn’t just come from the shop or supermarket. In order for you to get milk on the breakfast table, dairy farmers have to work hard all year round (even Christmas Day) looking after and milking their cows. In this section you can learn about the dairy cow’s year and some of the differences between organic and non-organic farming.
Hill House Farm
Have you ever wondered what it is like to live and work on an organic dairy farm? Hill House Farm is an actual working farm near Bristol and the Hurford family will be writing a regular blog so that you can keep up to date with what’s happening with the people, cows and wildlife that live here.
OMSCo was formed in 1994 when five like-minded organic dairy farmers joined forces to sell their organic milk. Now with around 500 members, OMSCo is the largest and longest established UK organic milk supplier.