Is the designation "organic"enough to satisfy you when you select food for its purity, freshness and nutrition? Is it important to know that the cows producing your milk are treated humanely? If you answered yes, you will be pleased to learn of Noris Dairy, providers of fresh milk and cheese. Franz and Angela, the farmers are dedicated to their cows well being. They meet organic certification standards, do not use pesticides and herbicides and feeding their own cows only organic feed, treat their cows with respect, consideration and kindness. The centuries old tradition of dairy animal husbandry, rooted in Europe, is a mutually dependant and beneficial relationship between humans and cows. The quality of this fine relationship is based on longevity. Noris farmers honor this tradition of their Alpine homeland. They feed their herd largely grass with a small amount of grain. Cows, ruminants with four stomachs, perfectly digest and utilize grass. The Noris farmers reject the standard industry diet of rich, hard-to-digest grains(resulting in high milk production)because it stresses cows' bodies and drastically shortens their lives. Noris Farms cultivate a bio diverse pasture which includes flowers, herbs and a hundred other kinds of plants - a cows smorgasbord! Noris Cows are comfortable, happy and healthy in this environment. The most notable of Noris Dairy farm practices is the farmers dedication to each and every cow. If a cow is sick, they support her, giving her whatever she needs to heal herself. If a cow is born with a minor defect or is not the greatest producer, they keep her anyway. This is unheard of in the "industry", where animals are expendable, replaceable machines. Noris Cows have a great health measured in their extreme curiosity towards visitors and their "running" fitness. Angela and Franz believe that their cows give the best milk available in exchange for the best care. It is a time tested relationship. Noris Dairy, located between Salem and Eugene, pasteurize and bottle on the farm and deliver directly to the store, guaranteeing maximum freshness. The farm offers whole milk with cream on top, 2%, 1% and nonfat milk. Both in returnable glass bottles. They also make very fine cheeses, butter and ice cream in their facility, each made from Noris fresh, whole organic milk.