“let things taste
the way they used to ”
We started organic in 1919.
Now we’re certified.
For several decades we have supplied organic milk; long before herbicides, pesticides and antibiotics - although it was just known as milk in those days. In a sense, we are just going back to what we used to do!
Bruce Symons – a third generation milkman – believes organic farming is the most healthy and sustainable approach. Bruce and his family have been committed organic food consumers for more than a decade. He wants to make organic dairy products more accessible to all and has relaunched the Symons Dairy brand as a range of organic dairy products.
The Symons Dairy brand ceased in the late 1990’s in the push for rationalisation of brands by Big Business. The Symons are committed to organic food because they recognise that the whole system is connected – soil, plants, animals, food, people, and, not least, the environment.
We know that people are drawn to organic food for a variety of reasons, ranging from superior taste through to concerns about contamination and environmental sustainability. All our milk is from farms, processors and products that are Certified Organic. This means they are audited and comply with a set of strict regulations known as standards which define what we can and can’t do.
If you’re interested, you can obtain a copy of the Organic Standards here:
7 Reasons to Choose Organic
Key points that differentiate organic farming from other systems:
It is our aim to assist in the stewardship of our farming land and to support the environment by providing sustainable returns to the producers of real food – our most basic need.
Conventional farming has depleted the soil, polluted waterways, reduced biodiversity and employed massive amounts of non-renewable resources to produce vast yields of cheap, inferior quality milk. Organic farming is proven to increase soil biology and support biodiversity. Choosing certified organic food is one of the simplest, yet most effective ways that we can help the environment.
No Pesticides
No pesticides, chemical fertilizers or genetically modified plants are used. This means that organic cows feed on a diverse mix of herbs and grasses that grow naturally, free from any chemical contamination,
No Antibiotics or Hormones
The milking cows are not treated with antibiotics or hormones. When they do become sick, they are treated with natural medicines.
Environmental Sustainability
Organic systems place strong emphasis on environmental protection and sustainability. Organic farmers are particularly concerned about the long term health of the land rather than short term gain.