Traders Point Creamery
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| Products | 100% Grassfed, Fluid Milk, Cheese, Ice Cream, Eggnog |
| Website | https://www.traderspointcreamery.com/ |
| Total Score | 1065 |
Traders Point Creamery products can be found at their farm store (and restaurant) in Zionsville, Indiana. Among their offerings are their organic, 100% grassfed dairy Products including Milk, cheese, ice cream, cottage cheese, aged cheese, fresh cheese, and butter.
They Say: “Traders Point Creamery started bottling certified organic milk, and selling direct to customers in the central Indiana region in the summer of 2003. As the first USDA certified organic farm in Indiana, we are committed to never using synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides, antibiotics, or hormones. Our milk is certified organic by an independent certification authority, Indiana Certified Organic, who verifies USDA standards. Our herd of Brown Swiss and Jersey cows are 100% grassfed – no grain ever – and free to roam in our pastures of fertile soil and well-cultivated grass blends.
We produce artisan dairy products, which means they have been made in small batches using traditional methods. Like our farming practices, our production is designed with health and sustainability as the goals. We use minimally invasive methods to retain as much of the milk’s natural flavor, character, and health benefits as possible.”
| Rubric | Points | Comments and Notes |
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| TOTAL (possible score is 1100 (plus extra credit)) | 1065 | 5-Cow Rating | Top-Rated |
| Transparency and Disclosure | 100 | Full and open disclosure with a history of reliability. |
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 | 100 | Farmstead with daily, hands-on interaction with dairy cattle and farm business. Extra milk ingredients sourced from known co-op |
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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 farmstead dairy brand with dedicated organic sourcing |
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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 | 100 | Superb pasture management, exceeding minimum organic requirements. |
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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 | 90 | Long grazing season meeting minimum requirements, 100% grassfed |
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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 | 100 | Majority of feed produced on-site |
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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 | 75 | One day with mother, individual housing and group housing based on group and age |
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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 | 100 | 2x a day |
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Lower cull and death rates receive more points (with some exceptions), as it is one indicator of high animal welfare. Deaths & Culls | 100 | Very low deaths and culls |
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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 | 100 | Superb environmental stewardship with soil and water testing, water reclamation, manure management, supporting wildlife, etc. |
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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 | 100 | Superb attention to animal welfare with a closed herd and most cows die of old age |
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This category is non-scoring and provided for information. Organic Certifier (Informational) | EcoCert, 22 years as of 2025 | |
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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) | None | |
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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) | Small | |
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Brands may receive extra credit for practices and polices not reflected in the scorecard (see notes for details). Extra Credit | None | |
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The adjustment section is where any notes and adjustments to the score are indicated, such as penalties for non-compliances. Adjustments & Notes | None |
