Aurora Organic Dairy
Caring for Our Land, Water and Air
As an organic farmer and milk bottler, we know our natural resources are precious. And we strive to preserve them from cow to carton.
We partner with Colorado State University’s College of Agriculture to support scholarships, research and organic education.
High Plains Dairy Farm
Gill, CO
Soil Health
Enriching Our Earth
Our on-staff soil scientists ensure we implement best soil health practices and protect the health and productivity of our land.
High Plains Dairy Farm
Gill, CO
Waste Management
Practicing Sustainability
Creating systems that convert farm manure into valuable fertilizer and recycling more than 750 tons of plant waste.
High Ridge Dairy Farm
Gill, CO
Greenhouse Gas Emissions & Energy
Reducing Our Impact on Climate Change
We work continuously to reduce emissions and energy use:
- 100% carbon-neutral energy by 2020
- Solar panel installation
- Plant energy efficiency systems
- LED lighting on farm
- Reducing vehicle idling and shipping distances
- Composting nearly all manure
- Research to minimize cow emissions
Water
Managing Energy and Water Usage
Preserving precious water with:
- On farms, reusing before flowing into irrigation lagoons
- Advanced irrigation pivots maximizing efficiency
- At plants, recycling more than 75 percent
Agriculture Education Tour
High Plains Dairy Farms
Gill, CO
Sustainability
Living Our Company Values
Treading lightly on the planet, treating our people and animals with respect, giving back to our local communities.
LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR SUSTAINABILITY GOALS
Each year, we support local 4H students with scholarships.
Weld County, CO