Aurora Organic Dairy
Emily Velazquez started their work experience in 2008 as a Certification Project Manager at Quality Assurance International, Inc. (QAI) where they worked until 2013. In 2013, they joined Aurora Organic Dairy as a Senior Compliance Specialist and worked until 2016 when they became the Organic Compliance Manager. Emily recently transitioned to the role of Director of Organic Compliance in January 2021 at Aurora Organic Dairy.
Emily Velazquez obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Art and Communications from Gonzaga University, where they studied from 2003 to 2007. In addition to their formal education, they have also obtained several certifications in organic inspection training. Emily completed the AGA Grassfed Dairy Inspection Training from the International Organic Inspectors Association in October 2018. Prior to that, Emily completed the IOIA Organic Livestock Inspection Training in May 2014 and the IOIA Organic Crop Inspection Training in September 2013.
Aurora Organic Dairy
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Aurora Organic Dairy is the leading producer of private-brand organic milk and butter for U.S. retailers. Based in Boulder, Colorado, we operate a calf ranch and organic dairy farms in Colorado and Texas, as well as two organic dairy processing plants, producing fresh and aseptic products, in Platteville, Colorado and Columbia, Missouri. Organic agriculture, the humane treatment of animals and sustainable production are the cornerstones of our business. Our processing facility and each of our farms are certified organic by USDA National Organic Program accredited certifiers and certified by Validus, a leading independent animal welfare auditor. At Aurora Organic Dairy, we oversee the quality standards for milk production from cow to carton. We closely monitor the practices and protocols from our farms to our processing facility, focusing on organic quality every step of the way.