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Horizon Organic butter starts with fresh, sweet, organic cream that is separated from un-homogenized milk. Try our Salted or Unsalted versions, or for an extra creamy treat, try our European style.
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At Horizon Organic, we are proud to work with more than 580 family farms across the country. This month we would like to introduce you to the Primus Farm.
Paul Primus took over his Melrose, Minnesota farm from his father 14 years ago. Today, he shares the work with his wife Amy and children Isaiah, 6, Tessa, 3, Dominic, 2, and baby Tia. Although Amy insists that the kids are too young for regular chores, even little Dominic is already skilled at gathering eggs from the chickens and feeding the cows. "It's a great environment for the kids," says Amy. "They love the farm and everything that goes with it -- the space and the fresh air and the wildlife and the sunsets -- it's a wonderful place to grow up."
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At Horizon Organic®, we have always believed if more people drank organic milk, it would make a healthy difference in the world. And, as it turns out, it has. Since 1991, we have helped convert more than 250,000 acres of farmland to organic production - an average of two acres every hour. Here are some additional facts about Horizon Organic you may not know:
Support for the Family Farm:
 80 percent of our milk is supplied by 353 certified organic family farmers from 16 states across the country. The balance of our milk comes from our two certified organic dairies in Idaho and Maryland. We're proud of every one of our organic farms, small, medium or large.
230 additional family farmers are in the process of converting to organic through our Horizon Organic Producer Education (HOPE) support program. Learn more about HOPE
Working Toward a Cleaner Planet:
We have partnered with land management expert and author Allan Savory and his renowned Holistic Management International (HMI). As part of our Land Stewardship Initiative, HMI advises and works directly with our farmers for achieving the most ecological, sociological and holistic approach to organic farming in arid regions. Learn more about HMI
Stuffed Acorn Squash
Packed with nuts and cheese, these squash make a perfect holiday side dish or meat-free entrée.
Yield: 4 servings
Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Baking Time: 1 hour
Level of Difficulty: Moderate
Ingredients:
- 2 medium acorn squash
- 3 tablespoons Horizon Organic butter
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans
- 1 stalk celery, chopped
- 3/4 cup chopped mushrooms
- 1 cup cubed whole wheat bread (1/2" cubes)
- 1/2 teaspoon sage
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 cup sunflower seeds
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- salt and freshly ground pepper
- 3/4 cup grated Horizon Organic cheddar cheese
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cut squash in half lengthwise and remove seeds and fibers from cavities. Season with salt and pepper and place each half facedown on an oiled baking sheet and bake for 30 minutes until tender. Meanwhile, melt the butter in a skillet over low heat and cook the onion, garlic, pecans, celery and mushrooms until onion is translucent and pecans are toasted, about 10 minutes. Add bread cubes, sage, thyme, sunflower seeds, lemon juice, salt and pepper and cook an additional 6-7 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and toss with grated cheese.
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Remove squash from oven, turn right side up and divide stuffing equally between each cavity. Return to the baking sheet stuffing side up, cover with foil and bake an additional 25 minutes.
Nutrition Information per serving: Calories 392; Total Fat 25g; Saturated Fat 11g; Cholesterol 45mg; Sodium 282mg; Total Carbohydrate 34g; Dietary Fiber 6g; Sugars 29g; Protein 12g; Vitamin A 27% DV; Vitamin C 47% DV; Calcium 26% DV; Iron 16% DV.
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