Dairy Purchasing Guide
These brands are the cream of the crop!
Our team hand-picked dairy brands that put soil health first through regenerative and organic farming, pasture-based grazing, and more.
Certified Regenerative Whole Milk
Family farms are kind of their thing! Their certified regenerative dairy supports small farms raising cows on 100% grass.
Pasture is more than a place for cows to grab lunch. The perennial grasses and other plants growing in well-managed pastures keep living roots in the soil, help protect against erosion, and provide year-round ground cover.
Organic Cream-Top 2% Milk
These organic dairy champions are helping bring carbon farming to dairy farms across their network.
Organic Half and Half
Brought to you by pasture-raised cows from about 60 small family farms.
Organic Cottage Cheese
Cottage cheese with a cause! Good Culture invests in pasture access and regenerative agriculture.
In 2018, Good Culture sponsored farmers and ranchers in Kiss the Ground’s Farmland Transition Program to attend an in-person soil health and holistic management training.
A2/A2 Organic Probiotic Sour Cream
Bring the flavor of a European vacation to dips, dollops, baking, and more. Check them out on our Regenerative Farm Map!
Blake Alexandre of Alexandre Family Farm is a valued member of Kiss the Ground’s Farmer Relations Board.
Looking for butter or ghee?
Head to our Cooking Guide for regenerative and soil-minded picks made for spreading, sautéing, baking, and more.
Krystl’s Family Garlic and Herb Cottage Cheese Dip
You’ll need:
- 16 oz. Good Culture Organic Cottage Cheese
- ½ cup Alexandre Family Farm A2/A2 Organic Probiotic Sour Cream
- 2 Tbsp fresh regeneratively grown chives, minced
- 2 Tbsp fresh regeneratively grown dill, minced
- 1-3 cloves (depending on preference) fresh regeneratively grown garlic, minced
- A squeeze of fresh lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Directions:
- Put everything in a food processor and blend until creamy. For a thinner dip, or to use as a dressing, try adding your favorite grass-fed milk and thin to desired consistency.
- Serve with crudite or pita, potato, or tortilla chips.
Did you know?
Our Regenerative Farm Map lets you search for farms near you. Just type “dairy” into the search bar and you’ll be one moo-ve closer to fresh, local milks, cheeses, and more.
100% Grass-Fed Greek Yogurt
No lawnmower required at Maple Hill—their organic cows eat a 100% grass diet.
Plain Organic Yogurt
Organic, seriously creamy, and made with biodynamically farmed dairy?! Yes please!
Organic Skyr Yogurt
These fourth-generation sisters are keeping things full circle.
A cow’s diet can influence the flavor and nutritional makeup of its milk. Studies have found that grass-fed milk can contain higher levels of omega-3 fatty acids and CLA—conjugated linoleic acid, which is another naturally occurring and beneficial fatty acid.
Cheese
Say cheese! Jasper Hill manages nearly 1,000 acres of pasture, and that’s something to smile about.
Karen’s Berry Good Yogurt Bark
Make it your own with cacao nibs and goji berries, peanut butter and banana, or crumbled cookies and sprinkles. The possibilities are endless! Serves 6.
You’ll need:
- 2 cups plain yogurt (choose any one of the delicious options above)
- 2-3 Tbsp honey or maple syrup, to taste
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup fresh or frozen regeneratively grown berries, sliced as needed
- ¼ cup granola
- 2 tablespoons chopped nuts or seeds
Directions:
- Line a baking sheet or large plate with parchment paper.
- Stir together the yogurt, honey, and vanilla. Spread into an even layer about ½-inch thick.
- Sprinkle with berries, granola, and nuts or seeds, gently pressing the toppings into the yogurt.
- Freeze for 3–4 hours, or until firm. Break into pieces and enjoy straight from the freezer.
Ice Cream
How about a sweet ending for this guide? ICFB’s grass-fed milk comes from regeneratively managed farms.
- Dig into our Regenerative Certifications Guide to better understand the labels and claims you may find in the dairy aisle.
- Explore our Food Labels Guide to help you understand common markers like Pasture-Raised, American Grassfed, and Certified Humane, which ensure that the products you’re buying meet human, animal, and environmental care standards.
- Opt for dairy from small family farms, join a herd share, or source locally with Kiss the Ground’s Regenerative Farm Map.
This resource is brought to you by Beckstoffer Vineyards, a proud
Partner of Kiss the Ground.
