1. CROPP Cooperative Innovative Incentives and Benefits to Attract and Retain Employees Eric Hartwig Workplace Services Manager

2. 1988

3. Our Mission

5. Every day of the year, CROPP Co-op delivers 3.5 million pounds of milk from our farms to America’s table Organic Valley’s Cooperative Muscle

6. Organic Valley Headquarters: La Farge, WI

7. Concern for Community “People are our greatest asset.” – CEO George Siemon Super Storm Sandy disaster relief, 2012

8. PRACTICE environmental awareness and cooperative principles

9. PROMOTE respect for all life

10. Farmers Own and Govern the Co-op

11. 27 Years of Sustainable Farmer Pay Midwest Mailbox Dairy Pay Price CONVENTIONAL DAIRY PAY PRICE

12. “Keeping farmers on the land revitalizes America’s rural landscape. We are proud to be part of a new agricultural renaissance.” George Siemon, CEO Cooperative Identity

13. Profit is not the only goal People Profit Planet

14. 691,305 November 16, 2015 The 100 Best Places to Work in 2015 “LaFarge, Wisconsin–based Organic Valley is essentially a giant co-op that creates certified organic products sourced directly from its 1,800 farmer-owners across the country. The company features regular company dinners, an on-site gym, an employee garden, a mile-loop walking path, and bikes to check out and ride at lunch.”

15. Benefits and Perks Total Benefits Plan Perk List It continues to evolve as the company continues to grow and demographics change.

16. Childcare Needs Assessment & Feasibility Report Overview 304 employees took the survey 34 employees participated in 4 focus group sessions 12 interviews with CROPP leadership (M-Team or Director) 8 interviews w/ national, regional & local service providers 5 interviews w/ like companies that currently offer childcare 4 meetings with childcare consultants

18. Childcare Needs Assessment & Feasibility Report The researchers heard a consistent need for: accessible, convenient, affordable, high-quality, mission-aligned and flexible childcare that offers organic foods.

19. Thank you for your time. If interested in the full childcare report, please contact: Eric Hartwig Workplace Services Manager Eric.Hartwig@OrganicValley.coop 608-625-3282