The Path to Lactose Free

From a small farm in Sebastopol to a pioneering lactose free dairy brand, discover how we grew into the nation's widest collection of lactose-free products — bringing real dairy back to those who thought they had to give it up.

Our story

It all began in 1968 when a young Jennifer Bice moved with her family from L.A. to Sebastopol, California. The oldest of ten siblings, she found a new passion when she joined the local 4H program: A love for goats. Over the next half-century, Jennifer Bice built on her affection for these endearing animals with her pioneering farm—which became the first Certified Humane® goat dairy in the United States.

In 2010, Redwood Hill Farm set out on a mission: to create a dairy that everyone could eat. Over the years we received request after request to create delicious dairy products that those with lactose sensitivities could eat too. After 40 years of perfecting goat dairy, the perfect cow dairy was a natural (and delicious!) evolution. The Green Valley brand was born.

Sonoma County

Sebastopol sits in the heart of Sonoma County, just an hour north of San Francisco. While the region is best known for its world-class wine and cuisine, it’s also home to a thriving dairy industry, nourished by rolling green hills, fertile soil, and fresh ocean air.

This rich agricultural landscape became the perfect backdrop for Green Valley.

Our Commitment

Green Valley Lactose Free is committed to crafting high-quality, lactose free products that support health and shared moments. We kept the rich, real dairy flavor, and simply cut out the lactose.

We believe in dairy in its purest form, but nixed the bloat. And we lost no time extending our product lines. Yogurt, kefir, and sour cream paved the way for our tasty cream cheese, butter, and cheese.

Available Nationwide

Today, we offer the largest selection of lactose-free real dairy products in the United States, including cream cheese, sour cream, yogurt, cheese, and more. Every product is made with care, so you can enjoy the richness of real dairy—without compromise.

All of our products are sold in retailers nationwide, and the large majority of our products continue to be produced at our Creamery located in Sebastopol, California.

Our creamery is powered by 92% renewable energy from solar, wind, and geothermal sources. We also operate an extensive water-saving program that uses grey water to irrigate neighboring fields.