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HISTORY: Naturally Iowa (Symbol: NLIA) began with one simple idea: bringing back the goodness of locally produced, natural and organic milk products.

Co-founders William Horner and Steve Williams both grew up on farms in Southwest Iowa, and later returned to farming after completing their education. In 2002, the two partnered to provide an opportunity for family operated dairy farms to make a comeback by adding value to their product. They applied for a VADG grant from USDA, and proceeded to put their plans into action.

Wishing to place their superior dairy products in containers that would not harm the environment, the Naturally Iowa group found a revolutionary type of plastic made from corn that biodegrades in the compost bin or local landfill. Naturally Iowa developed a working partnership with Cargill, Inc. and became the world's first dairy to use PLA bottling. Dozens of public and private companies joined in Naturally Iowa’s vision, and organic milk in PLA bottles landed on grocery store shelves in October, 2005. Ice cream (both organic and all-natural) and drinkable yogurt round out Naturally Iowa’s product line.

Taking our original concept and making several times better, we now take a vintage product and put it in the newest, most innovative packaging available. At Naturally Iowa, "WE MILK THE COWS...AND GROW THE BOTTLES."TM