Hooray! Someone has said it! One only has to read Graze magazine http://www.grazeonline.com/ to learn that grazing is where it's at for lowering production...
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Brian and Liz Bawden
bawden@...
Feb 1, 2005 2:42 pm
Hi all, The no-grain idea has always been tossed around, but has anyone out there been able to make it work without going seasonal? Although we feed very...
... Outside of milking my cow's, there is nothing I like more than, is to see and hear them graze. I'm not one who thinks feeding the cows a little grain with...
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Odairy@yahoogroups.com
Feb 1, 2005 4:48 pm
‘Guidelines’ for Organic Dairy discussion list (ODAIRY) This is sent to each new member upon joining the group, and sent to the group itself once a month...
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Vicki
ladybug@...
Feb 1, 2005 5:02 pm
... I agree with this. ... I have little doubt that most organic farmers are producing good milk, especially if the animals are grazing, but it's hard to say...
Herdsman with experience looking for work on organic dairy farm. Must be able to board horses. Call Roger Foster (207) 462-1504 ... Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo!...
Hi Kathy - Thanks for attending that meeting. I would be happy to talk with you about transition rules, since I probably deal with them more than anybody! I'm...
LIVESTOCK PRODUCTS MARKETING CLASSES TO BE OFFERED Due to high interest in these classes, we've moved to a larger room so we can accept more registrations for...
Nat, I'm not that familiar myself about the politics in DC but I think this 80/20 thing isn't just politics, the Harvey case appears to have made it a matter...
... If opened up, there is always the chance for anything and everything in the law to be at risk of change such as eliminating the access to pasture ...
This thing with Arthur Harvey could definately be the end. It will stop almost all farmers from transitioning to organics. Does arthur know how much work is...
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Paulette Bradley
mcdonald@...
Feb 2, 2005 11:44 am
Wisconsin Organic Marketing Alliance Cooperative formed in September 2004 is beginning to work with grain producers to produce grain in local area cells for...
Hello All, Listen on-line at www.beyondorganic.com. It will also be archived if you can't listen at 1PM. Gina Robinson from Rose Hill Dairy will be speaking...
Oops, I ended up mistakenly sending that last one before I got a message written. Yes, I agree George, that there is alot of work ahead on this issue. We will...
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Martha Goodsell
falowhol@...
Feb 2, 2005 6:47 pm
NY Farms! Suggests. Go Gourmet for Valentine's Day with Farm Raised Venison! A special day deserves a special meal, so why not use venison? Only 1 in 1000 has...
Does anyone know a source for reasonably priced organic apple cider vinegar for use with dry cows? Thanks, David Griffiths [Non-text portions of this message...
Hi David, I think it depends on how long you plan to use it. One certifier recently said that they allow non-organic ACV. But is that just for dry cows near...
Hi List, I believe Kathie Arnold mentioned she will go to Washington for the NOSB meeting if pasture will be discussed. Well, pack your bags Kathie as it will...
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A. Fay Benson
afb3@...
Feb 2, 2005 10:48 pm
FIRST OF TWO ORGANIC CROP MEETINGS THIS WINTER BRINGING CERTIFIABLE LAND INTO ORGANIC CROP PRODUCTION SATURDAY FEB. 12TH 2005 10AM to 3PM Dryden Fire Hall,...
Hi List, I got the OK to send this along since we voted on sending this for public comment. Enjoy :-) Hue NOSB Livestock Committee Recommendation Pasture...
Thank you Hue for posting this. I agree that the Livestock Committee has come out with a positive statement and I applaud the work of all involved! When I...
George, I share your concern about the implications of the Harvey case. I hate to admit that he is from ME but that is the case. You have to understand that ...
An interesting read on couple of big players in organics. Lyle Edwards ___________________ After a judge ruled against his lawsuit, Mr. Demos prepared to leave...
HI FOLKS, Does anyone have a good natural remedy for lice on organic milking cows. We see mangy looking tailheads and some of the cows rub their necks on the...
Hi Rodney, In the old days they would use LimeSulphur dip, applied topically and then repeated in about 8 days to get any nits that weren't hatched during the...
Ivermectin is only allowed (according to the NOP Final Rule) in emergency treatment for dairy and breeder stock when organic system plan-approved preventive...
Hi Kathie, Actually, some forms of ivermectin are not even allowed for conventional lactating cattle. As far as the "emergency" part, is that how it is...
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Rob Wallbridge
wallbridge@...
Feb 4, 2005 3:53 pm
I know of a few farmers who have mixed diatomaceous earth and sulphur 50/50 and dusted this over the cows to control external parasites. It seems to work. I...
