February 26, 2015 – Organic Valley, the nation’s largest cooperative of organic farmers and a leading organic brand, has been named an official sponsor of the American Ski Marathon Series and the AXCS National Masters Championships.

Organic Valley will be visiting a variety of ASM Series events nationwide during the 2015 ski season providing complimentary product samples and interacting with cross-country ski event participants.

A company spokeperson said that Organic Valley is delighted to sponsor this year’s American Ski Marathon Series and the AXCS National Masters Championships. At Organic Valley, we’re committed to producing the most delicious and nutritious food Mother Nature can provide.  Our farmer-owners know that fitness, along with organic food is a key part of health and nutrition. We raise a milk glass to all those winter warriors who get out and get active this season.”

AXCS National Director and ASM Executive Director J.D. Downing is similarly upbeat about the new partnership. “The addition of Organic Valley as an official sponsor with the ASM Series and AXCS National Masters continues a long tradition of quality national brand products wanting to be involved with the healthy, sport-for-life characteristics of our major cross-country ski events across the United States every year. We are very excited to begin this new partnership!”

For more information about coming American Ski Marathon Series events as well as future AXCS national and international masters events, please visit xcskiworld.com here.

Organic Valley: Independent and Farmer-Owned Organic Valley is America’s largest cooperative of organic farmers and one of the nation’s leading organic brands. Organized in 1988, it represents approximately 1,800 farmers in 36 states. Focused on its founding mission of saving family farms through organic farming, Organic Valley produces a  variety of organic foods, including organic milk, soy, cheese, butter, spreads, creams, eggs, and produce, which are sold in supermarkets, natural foods stores and food cooperatives nationwide. With its regional  model, milk is produced, bottled and distributed right in the region where it is farmed to ensure fewer miles from farm to table and to support our local economies. For further information visit here.