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George Siemon Steps Down as CEO of Organic Valley
USAgNet - 03/19/2019

The founder and CEO of Organic Valley Family of Farms has resigned. George Siemon, who was instrumental in taking the nation's first organic foods company to over $1 billion in annual revenue, stepped down from the cooperative last week after 30 years at the helm.

The Wisconsin-based Organic Valley was formed in 1988 in response to low farm prices. At the time, those involved with the organic movement wanted to find a way to bring their farms back to profitability by offering a more-natural product to the consumers. Siemon became the face of the company and was often depicted with his hair long and walking barefoot.

Currently, the co-op has more than 2,000 farmer-owners in 32 states and Canada. The company produces milk and other dairy foods, meat, eggs and vegetables.

Organic Valley Board Chair Arnie Trussoni said Siemon created a culture of employees who work for the mission and are as dedicated as he was to the success of farmers, the environment and the consumers.

Bob Kirchoff, who has been chief business officer at Organic Valley since 2016, will lead the company on an interim basis until a new CEO is named.


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