It seems to me maybe a reasonable head per acre needs to be established in organic guidelines. I'm not against larger dairies, I would just like to see a level...
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Chuck Deichmann
cdeichmann@...
Feb 1, 2006 2:38 pm
The number of cows per acre would have to be according to each region in order for it to be a level playing field.....and what about irrigation? ... From:...
Brittle environments are just that. Irrigating large tracts of land is an attempt to create a whole mini ecosystem within the larger brittle environment....
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Loyal Martin
loyalanesha@...
Feb 1, 2006 3:29 pm
I have no objections to irrigation. -Loyal ... From: Chuck Deichmann To: Odairy@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, February 01, 2006 9:38 AM Subject: Re:...
And that would be why? ... From: Loyal Martin To: Odairy@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, February 01, 2006 10:28 AM Subject: Re: [Odairy] CORNUCOPIA: The...
I can't afford irrigation in my fields and I am very concerned about ground water availability. In our area last year we had a 100 year drought. I usually...
Organic milk sales booming in Britain 2/1/2006- Britain needs more organic dairy producers to meet rapidly growing demand for organic milk, says a new report,...
I live in Missouri and raise dairy goats. Does anyone have sources for organic feed or grains in Missouri or Illinois? Lots of people are interested in...
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holmgrendairy
holmgrendairy@...
Feb 2, 2006 2:20 am
Here in sw oregon we must irrigate or the grass will die by july. We get lots of rain in the winter (80+ inches) but zero rain in the summer. In estern...
My brother sent this to me, I have no idea who actually wrote it. Subject: Political Science - what they SHOULD teach in schools ... parts. ... Bring words and...
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Odairy@yahoogroups.com
Feb 2, 2006 3:22 am
Join the Northeast Organic Dairy Producers Alliance to support the work of ODairy and organic family farmers. This list serve, website and newsletter are all...
I am presently in development of a 350 acre grass based seasonal organic dairy in eastern NC. Plans are to begin miking in the spring of '07. I need someone...
Hilarious. But come on, would the Polish Corporation be that bad? We'd get good cheese from the cows and make perogies. Patty ... [Non-text portions of this...
To all, Thank you so much for your responses to my request for your advice and the stories about your individual paths. They helped change a young mans life....
This is an early April Fool's joke, right? ... From: "dbruce_evans" <dbruce_evans@...> To: <Odairy@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Wednesday, February 01, 2006...
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Paulette Bradley
mcdonald@...
Feb 2, 2006 12:09 pm
Thank you for sharing this man's decision with all of us. It appears he will have the best of both worlds, an education and his love a farming. Be sure to...
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Loyal Martin
loyalanesha@...
Feb 2, 2006 2:15 pm
I believe it can be a wise and profitable use of natural resources that benefits us all. -Loyal ... From: Ned MacArthur To: Odairy@yahoogroups.com Sent:...
That would be about 28 cows per acre. Sounds sustainable under the current interpretation of the word. ... From: dbruce_evans To: Odairy@yahoogroups.com Sent:...
For those of you not familiar with MetroFarm, it is interesting. Here is the current topic that may be intriguing. Mary-Howell A FOOD CHAIN RELEASE FROM...
Doesn't the number of acres you need to have for the cattle have some dependence on the amount of rain or other water for growing "grass" for the cattle? I...
For your reading enjoyment! Special Edition Feb. 3, 2006 FYI: "Survey" Ranking Organic Products Will Soon Be Released Organic Trade Association has learned...
Published on Thursday, February 2, 2006 by the Guardian / UK Mineral Levels in Meat and Milk Plummet Over 60 Years · Study blames the decline on intensive...
Ned, There will be 350-400 hd on the first dairy. Our expansion will be on additional acreage. Our intent is to maximize utilization of pasture with minimal...
I know for a fact that retailers in Wisconsin are marking up their organic milk a lot more than conventional and this should be addressed. Theresa erryl...
Try any feed store that carries Land O Lakes. They have an organic line now. You may be able to get your feed store to order it for you. Blessings, Trisha In...
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charles taplin
VTHICK@...
Feb 5, 2006 1:41 am
Celltech, Ltd has had a group of products ( homeopthic combinations ) for over 10 years for the following: 1st symptons ( for just what it says ) udder...
How should this be addressed? It is to bad a farmer might actualy make a living. To produce organic milk in volume for consumers demand costs considerable more...
Hi! Retailers taking advantage of the growing demand for organics has always been a problem. The additional costs of production has already been built into...
Last week I seen Organic Valley milk (whole, 2%, skim) for $4.39 per 1/2 gallon! (I looked twice) Normally I've seen it for around $3.30 +/- in the store. ...
