Dear Odairy farmers: Below is some information about the latest dairy-related meeting of the USDA and asking you if you would like to sign on to a group...
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Odairy@yahoogroups.com
Apr 2, 2006 6:29 am
File : NODPA check off form 1.9.06.doc Description : NODPA Check off form...
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Odairy@yahoogroups.com
Apr 2, 2006 6:29 am
File : NODPA Dairy Replacements member survey 2.15.06.doc Description : NODPA Replacement for organic dairy survey...
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Odairy@yahoogroups.com
Apr 2, 2006 6:29 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...
TaipeiTimes http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/feat/archives/2006/03/28/2003299747 Genetically altered pigs may provide health-giving bacon By Gina Kolata NEW...
Dear Katherine Benham: Please accept the following comments from dairy producers who are concerned about the need for clarity, fairness and ethical organic ...
Omega 3 transgenic pigs. There's a line in Jurassic Park "Just because we can, should we?" Couldn't you just graze the pigs and get a similarly enriched end...
Can anyone tell me who does on-farm semen collecting in the Northeast? I already know anout Depend-a-bull, are there any others? Thank you....
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Odairy@yahoogroups.com
Apr 4, 2006 12:04 am
Hello, This email message is a notification to let you know that a file has been uploaded to the Files area of the Odairy group. File : /Comments for...
Just in case you haven't been able to access these before, here they are as attachments Ed Ed Maltby 30 Keets Rd Deerfield, MA 01342 Tel 413-772-0444 Fax...
" c) Organic dairy livestock over 6 months of age must graze on pasture during the months of the year when pasture can provide edible forage. The grazed feed...
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Mark A. Kastel - The ...
kastel@...
Apr 5, 2006 2:51 am
Dear Bob, If you consult the organic regulations (please see link below) you will note that under § 205.239 Livestock Living Conditions describes four...
Bob, The rule of 120 days grazing with only 30% of the dry matter intake coming from pasture seems pretty minimal to me. That's only 4 months of required ...
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Dave Johnson
provident@...
Apr 5, 2006 2:29 pm
Bob, watch the wording of exceptions. "extreme weather conditions" could be construed as arid climates. A marginal place to pasture cattle. The 120 days 30...
ODairy readers may find this interesting. A FOOD CHAIN RELEASE FROM METROFARM.COM The culture of American agriculture, is one of grain. This leads us to ask,...
http://www.sun-sentinel.com/features/food/sfl-marionmar30,0,1089001.story ?coll=sfla-features-food The food industry's gadfly The big food companies would love...
Click on the link to the story to see a revealing aerial photo of the massive Aurora organic factory dairy. This is how your competitor manages their organic...
Hello all, In preparation for the pasture symposium next week in Pennsylvania, the USDA's National Organic Program has officially posted their Advance Notice...
A transitioning farmer asked me today if I knew where he could find certified organic hay - he didn't specify the quality or type needed. If anyone out there...
We have over 100 round silage bails for sale. $25.00 each. ... From: Mary-Howell and Klaas Martens To: Odairy@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, April 10, 2006...
Hi List, I got a copy of Sam Fromartz's book called Organic, Inc last week. It is excellent! It reads well and is not just a factual chronology of the organic...
Hue, Thanks for the kind words. I will find out about bulk orders and email you. Also doing an hour-long interview today on organics on the Kojo Nmandi show...
Hi All, I am new to this business and would like to learn more about on farm research, farm energy use, and research into sustainable/organic agriculture. Can...
Folks, There were A LOT of calls into the hour-long WAMU show on organics. Several of the questions involved "Can I trust it?" A few mentioned the pasture...
Calf Manager Training Workshops Ten percent of dairy heifer calves nationwide die before weaning. Good managers keep death losses below 5%, but what...
Anyone have an idea of a fair daily rate for pasturing 1yr-14mos heifers april-nov? The pasture owner is responsible for providing kelp and salt. -- David...
DAVID - this is an excellent question as a couple others have asked me the same question recently. I think that the daily rate depends somewhat on the quality...
4/12/06 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Will Fantle, 715-839-7731 Gary Cox, 614-233-4850 Organic Watchdog Sues USDA Cornucopia Institute Seeks Records on Lack...
