Our Philosophy
When Harold Hartzler made the decision in 1964, over 
thirty years ago, to stop using chemical pesticides, herbicides, and artificial growth hormones on the familyfarm it was not a marketing decision. He did it because he had witnessed the harmful effect of chemical run-off on a neighboring farm after a storm. If the chemicals used in farming were this harmful to the fields, and those chemicals infiltrated the food chain, then they must also be harmful to humans, he reasoned. It was then that Harold Hartzler set down a basic philosophy that to this day guides the family business. He decided to farm in the most natural way possible, depending on earthworms, air, water and sunshine to nourish the soil. His philosophy is summed up in three simple words:
“As Nature Intended.”
Dad Hartzler’s philosophy continues to guide the family business. Hartzler milk is processed in the most minimal way possible that is allowable. And, as it turns out, advances in medical technology demonstrate that food in its natural state is far healthier than highly processed foods, including milk.
The entire Hartzler family promises to remain true to Dad Hartzler’s philosophy. And we promise to continue to bring you the healthiest, most natural, and tastiest milk possible!
Did You Know?
Flemish chemist by the name of Jan Baptista van Helmont performed an important agricultural experiment in 1635. He planted a small tree in 200 pounds of oven-dried soil. After growing five years, protected from dust and given only rainwater, the tree was removed. It had gained 165 pounds. The soil was again oven-dried and weighed. Soil loss was only two ounces! Mr. van Helmont concluded that most of the weight gain came from the water. However, today we know that although, the two ounces were indeed critically important to the tree’s growth and health, the bulk of the 165 pounds gained was carbon, oxygen and hydrogen, mostly from air.
News
Press Release: Hartzler Dairy Support of Local Farm
Hartzler’s Dairy Support of Local Farm The Hartzler Family is proud to announce the addition of another local, sustainable dairy farm to their milk supply. “Hartzler Dairy is experiencing continued growth which requires us to reach beyond the family and find others whose farming foundations are like the Hartzler's. For ...
How to Drink Hartzler Milk
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"..The Cream Rises to the top" |
Whether you drink it straight from the bottle (we won't tell your mom), or from a favorite glass, there's one thing you need to do first: SHAKE BEFORE DRINKING! That's because our milk is all natural and the cream rises to the top -- that's what makes our milk healthier and tastier than most!
