Painterland Sisters

Rating
Products	Skyr, Yogurt
Website	https://painterlandsisters.com/
Market Area	National
Total Score	565

Consumers can find Painterland Sisters products in Whole Foods (Mid-Atlantic), Kimberton Whole Foods + GIANT (PA based), Sprouts + Natural Grocers, (nationwide) and many other natural food
stores along with small mom and pop shops located across all 50 states! Please find our list of
stores on our locator using the website link.

Rubric	Points	Comments and Notes
TOTAL (possible score is 1100 (plus extra credit))	565	3-Cow Rating | Very Good
Transparency and Disclosure	80	Answered some percentage of questions and some verified information from investigation
Brands that rate highest have a close relationship to their milk suppliers. Those that buy milk from industrial or unknown organic suppliers rate lowest. Milk Supply and Ownership Structure	50	Closely held ownership, maintains a close relationship with most of their suppliers
Brands that only produce organic products make the biggest investments — in time and money — in the organic systems that benefit us all. Commitment to Organic Label	100	A 100% independent organic dairy brand with dedicated organic sourcing
Pasture management refers to how outdoor areas are managed, with top-rated brands utilizing multiple strategies to maintain high quality pasture, providing environmental and animal welfare benefits. Pasture Management	60	Majority of suppliers pay attention to pasture quality, including speicifc stocking density requirements
The grass-fed percentage category reflects diet, with top-rated brands far exceeding the minimum requirements laid out in the organic pasture rule. Grass Fed Percentage	40	Brand meets minimum organic requirements for pasture standards; most suppliers meeting or exceeding requirements for DMI
This category focuses on the sourcing of feed, supplements, and any added ingredients in the diet. The category also accounts for brands that source organic dairy from other operations. Top-rated brands produce all feed on farm or buy inputs locally. Supplemental Feed and Ingredients	25	Some suppliers dictate feed, but for others feed sourcing is unknown
Industry standard is to immediately remove calves from their mothers and individually house them. High scores in this area show that brand suppliers use group housing or otherwise promote calf socialization. Calves	25	uphold the Organic Certification standards at the minimum, which can include hutches
High scoring brands milk only once or twice per day, allowing maximum time for cows to be outside exhibiting natural behaviors. Times Milked Per Day	75	Likely 2x a day for most suppliers, but unconfirmed
Lower cull and death rates receive more points (with some exceptions), as it is one indicator of high animal welfare. Deaths & Culls	50	Some suppliers unknown, with average deaths & culls for some
Brands that closely monitor environmental factors, including soil and water quality, native species, and wildlife, receive the most points. Brands with specific policies and programs to boost environmental sustainability also receive high points. Environmental Impacts and Stewardship	30	Most suppliers meet some minimum benchmarks above the minimum organic requirements, but some suppliers may only meet minimum organic requirements
Brands with specific policies and practices to support animal welfare score best. Brands may lose points in this category if they have a history of animal welfare concerns. Animal Welfare	30	Most suppliers meet some minimum benchmarks above the minimum organic requirements, but some suppliers may only meet minimum organic requirements
This category is non-scoring and provided for information. Organic Certifier (Informational)		Pennsylvania Certified Organic (PCO)
Third-party labels carried by individual brands or product lines are listed here for more information. These are not scored, but some third-party labels may receive extra credit. Add On Labels (Informational)		Certified Women Owned Business (WBENC) and Certified Kosher
Herd size refers to the number of adult cows in the milking herd. The general denotation for herd size (large, medium, and small) is based on the legal definition of “Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation”. Herd Size(s) (Informational)		Most suppliers are small to mid-sized, but some suppliers herd size is unknown
Brands may receive extra credit for practices and polices not reflected in the scorecard (see notes for details). Extra Credit		None
The adjustment section is where any notes and adjustments to the score are indicated, such as penalties for non-compliances. Adjustments & Notes		Some suppliers did not participate in Cornucopia's investigation, making full details unavailable