Willow Creek FarmHorizon Organic Animal Welfare Program
Quality the Horizon Organic way
Our program includes quality of life and enrichment for our cows. Cow brushes are an example of enrichment–they just make cows’ day-to-day lives better. The program also focuses on optimizing milk production through care, not maximizing it to get more milk.
Quint S FarmProgram details
Our program is also unique in recognizing that the care and empathy shown to farm workers directly impacts the care and empathy given to the animals in their care. The conditions of farm workers, along with milk quality, are key elements of the program.
The Horizon Organic Animal Welfare Program:
- Sets clear non-negotiables
- Puts empathy for cows first
- Emphasizes care for farm workers
- Creates high standards regardless of farm size
Willow Creek FarmQuality & Care Audit
Staying accountable
We regularly conduct animal welfare audits across our partner farms to make sure we’re walking the walk.
Fair Hill FarmsHorizon Cow Champions
Are “cow champions” cows or people?
They’re people – all cows are champions to us. Our Cow Champions are our traveling staff of field experts and veterinarians.
Our champions
- Administer the Quality Care Program
- Support the external audit process
- Advise our farmer partners by phone and in person
