Organic Pasturing Rules Are Being Changed.
Posted by Brian Gould Tue, 04 Nov 2008 18:54:00 GMT
USDA’s Oct. 24th proposal specifies that organic livestock, those raised free of hormones, antibiotics or pesticide-treated grain, must be allowed to graze in a pasture at least 120 days a year. Thirty percent of the cows’ feed must be from such grazing, rather than being fed organically produced food in a feedlot or an indoor facility.
