Greene is offering the following
seven reasons why families who drink milk should choose organic:

1. Excellent source of calcium. "Most of America's school children are
failing to get the calcium they need each day for their growing bodies . Alan Greene, a practicing pediatrician, father of four, and
spokesperson for Organic Valley Family of Farms, has devoted himself to freely
giving real answers to parents' real questions. He is a senior fellow at the University of
California San Francisco's Center for the Health Profession and is a board
member of the Organic Center for Education and Promotion.

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Leading U.S. Pediatrician Offers Top Seven Reasons Why Organic Milk Is Best Choice for Kids Families

"CLAs are important 'good
fats' that have been linked to decreased heart disease and diabetes.organicvalley.

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Produced without antibiotics. High in Conjugated Linoleic Acids (CLAs).com , was selected in July 2004 by the Wall Street Journal
as one of the best health sites.

Organic Valley: Independent and Farmer-Owned
Organic Valley is one of America's leading national organic brands and is
the largest independent and farmer-owned organic dairy cooperative in the
United States.

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Andre, California Milk Advisory Board CEO. In Recognition of June Dairy Month

LA FARGE, Wis. Even trace
amounts can cause dramatic changes in living beings.
Kids 4-8 years old need 800 mg per day. Kids 9-18 need 1,300 mg of
calcium per day. Organized in 1988, the cooperative represents nearly 700
farmers in 20 states.

A solid or semi-solid food made from the pressed curd of milk, sometimes aged and/or seasoned.

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Reported growth in 2004 - 163 million pounds - was
the single largest annual production increase in the state's history. Organic milk contains about 300 mg per eight -ounce
glass and is one great way to help kids get the calcium they need.
Organically flavored milks, such as chocolate and strawberry, are
popular options for kids, too"

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4 billion pounds, a 2.
California currently is the country's second largest cheese
producer and industry experts project that the state will pass
Wisconsin in total cheese production within a few years. California
also produces the most butter, ice cream, yogurt, cottage cheese and
nonfat dry milk.3 billion and directly or indirectly provides 257,800 full-time
jobs for Californians.org . for moms and dads to-be, which is sponsored by
Organic Valley.

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California is one of the country 's leading producers of specialty,
artisan and farmstead cheeses. In
fact, in the May 9 issue of the Archives of Internal Medicine,
researchers from Massachusetts General Hospital and the Harvard School
of Public Health reported low-fat dairy products, including milk, might
lower the risk of type 2 diabetes in men. Greene teaches at the Stanford University
School of Medicine, and is an attending pediatrician at Stanford's Lucile
Packard Children's Hospital.

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Under the dairy
umbrella, the CMAB executes generic advertising, retail and food
service promotions and research programs on behalf of California dairy
products, including Real California Cheese. This
kind of farming is kind to animals, supportive of wildlife, healthy for
rural communities, respectful of our air, water and soil, and healthy
for children. He is also the Pediatric Expert for Yahoo!
and for ParentsAction.com .coop .

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According to preliminary estimates from the California Department
of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), California's production of natural
cow's milk cheese reached a record 1. Real California Cheese is now available at
retail in most states through many of the country's leading
supermarket and grocery chains.
Organic agriculture reduces pesticide exposure because it comes from
organic cows that are fed food grown without chemical pesticides.

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Agriculture Writers/Business Editors/Consumer Products
Writers /Food/Beverage Editors

MODESTO, Calif."
Today, California has four of the world's 10 largest cheese
plants, including the world's largest single-site plant.drgreene. Look for their
organic milk, soy, cheese, butter, spreads, creams, eggs, produce, juice and
meats in food cooperatives, natural foods stores and supermarkets throughout
the country.

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California Cheese Production Posts Dramatic Growth in 2004; Cheese Production Nears 2 Billion Lbs; Milk Production Also Sets Record

"Unlike factory cows, organic cows must
have access to open air. "This is especially true when
it comes to eating higher on the food chain where pesticides and other toxins
are stored in fatty tissue .
On June 18, 2005 Greene will hold "The First Kicks Celebration," a one-day
event in Woodside , Calif.

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California is the nation's leading milk producer
and nearly half of California's milk supply goes to cheese production. California
produces one out of every five pounds of cheese made in the U. For more
information on California cheeses, visit www. Alan Greene, one of the nation's leading
pediatricians.

"Milk made from cows who pasture has higher CLA content.

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9 percent increase over 2003,
according to CDFA.RealCaliforniaCheese. One of the main places where antibiotics are used today
is in agriculture. Organic cows from some dairy farms are
allowed to graze freely in organic pasture when it is in season. By choosing organic milk, butter , and cheese,
however, families can avoid this exposure. To
register, email FirstKicksCelebration@DrGreene . For further information, contact Organic Valley at 1-888-444-MILK
or visit http://www.

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Sought after for the wealth of information he gives parents at
DrGreene. Since many
organic farmers rely upon pasturing and give their cows fresh green
grass whenever weather permits, organic milk often has a high CLA
content. "Organic milk is a natural, whole food
beverage - unlike most beverages promoted for kids that are packed
full of artificial chemical ingredients . Many of them contain high
fructose corn syrup, aspartame and/or artificial chemical dyes .D.
Dr. Greene's Web site,
http://www.

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9 percent increase over 2003.
The CMAB is actively expanding its promotion of California cheese
outside of the state and last year launched a national television
advertising campaign.com, Greene is a pediatrician at Lucile Packard Children's Hospital ,
Stanford University clinical assistant professor of pediatrics, father of four
and author of McGraw-Hill's "From First Kicks to First Steps. "Antibiotic overuse is a major public
health problem. Produced without harmful pesticides. His answers combine cutting
edge science and practical wisdom with warm empathy and a deep respect for
parents, children and the environment. For more information , visit http://www.

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Organic milk is wholesome.DrGreene.
As stewards of the earth who use nature as their teacher, Organic Valley
farmers produce more than 130 delicious organic products.

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An economic impact study conducted by the CMAB in 2003 reported
that the dairy industry had an overall economic impact nationally of
$47."
In recognition of June Dairy Month, Dr."

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California milk production also reached a record high in 2004,
totaling 36.)
"California has the country's most dynamic dairy industry and
continues to set milk and cheese production records each year," said
Stan G. "A study last year
showed that 40 percent of California's milk is now going out-of-state,
mainly in the form of cheese and butter . Since 2001, California's cow's milk
cheesemakers have won more awards than any other state at the
prestigious annual American Cheese Society judging., Organic milk, produced without
synthetic chemicals, hormones or antibiotics, is the best choice for kids and
families, according to Dr. They can even be measured in raindrops falling from the
sky, fog rolling over the hills, 'fresh ' snow, and in water we drink."

"Parents need to practice the precautionary principle when it comes to the
foods they feed their families," advised Greene. Dr. It owes its success to staying independent and true to
its mission: keeping small and mid-sized farmers farming.

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About Alan Greene, M.com or call (925) 964-1793.

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Most California cow 's milk cheeses now carry the seal.

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----California's
cheese production, which doubled over the past decade, hit a new
record in 2004 as the state's production closed in on the two
billion -pound mark.

Established in 1969, the CMAB is headquartered in Modesto,
California and is one of the largest marketing boards in the United
States, serving more than 2,100 dairy families.

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994 billion pounds in 2004, an
8.
(It takes 10 pounds of milk to make one pound of cheese.
The Real California Cheese seal was developed by the CMAB as a way
for consumers to recognize cheese made in California with California
cow's milk. "Agricultural pesticides are now
widespread . Dr.

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In addition, California has
supplied almost half of the increase in cheese consumption in this
country over the past decade. Organic milk comes from organic cows that have not
been treated with antibiotics, so it doesn't contribute to the growing
problem of bacterial resistance . Produced without synthetic hormones. When you choose
organic milk, you know that added synthetic hormones are not
stimulating the cows' milk production."

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