Naturally Iowa 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 southwestern 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 Value-Added Agricultural Product Market Development grant from the USDA, and proceeded to put their plans into action in 2004.rnThe 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 NatureWorks, a subsidiary of Cargill Inc., and became the world's first dairy to use bottles made from polylactic acid (PLA), a substance derived from corn.
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