Blogs about: Organic Livestock
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Organic concepts for animal health and welfare
from: orgprints.com “Organic livestock farming involves a strong principle of high food quality and good animal health and welfare. The emphasis of animal health promotion, disease prevention an… more →
Organic and Alternative Livestock Production
Organic concepts for animal health and welfare
purdueorganicandalternative wrote 2 months ago: from: orgprints.com “Organic livestock farming involves a strong principle of high food qualit … more →
MSU research turns manure into money
purdueorganicandalternative wrote 2 months ago: from: montanasnewsstation.com “Cute pigs. Cute goats. Eating their food and making big cute pi … more →
Catnip shows promise as fly repellent for cattle
purdueorganicandalternative wrote 3 months ago: from: farmandranchguide.com “Biting and sucking flies and insects cause significant economic l … more →
2009 Guelph Organic Conference
purdueorganicandalternative wrote 4 months ago: “Celebrating its 29th year, the 4-day event includes international speakers, seminars & in … more →
Organic Field Day to be Held August 26 in Arlington
purdueorganicandalternative wrote 4 months ago: from: wisconsinagconnection.com “Both crop and livestock research will be on the program at th … more →
US to Appoint New Organic Standards Board Members
purdueorganicandalternative wrote 5 months ago: from: thedairysite.com “This year, Secretary Vilsack will make the Obama Administration’ … more →
Local farms take mystery out of buying meat
purdueorganicandalternative wrote 5 months ago: from: democratandchronicle.com “It’s a huge emerging market. There are so many little ba … more →
University of Wisconsin Organic Farming Field Day
purdueorganicandalternative wrote 5 months ago: from: cias.wisc.edu “August 26, 2009 9:30 am to 3:00 pm This event will be held at the Arlingt … more →
Seminar: Veterinarians’ perceptions of organic livestock agriculture
purdueorganicandalternative wrote 5 months ago: from: cias.wisc.edu “Transitioning to organic dairy production has, by definition, altered the … more →
Meet sustainable yak farmer John Hooper
purdueorganicandalternative wrote 6 months ago: from: examiner.com “Without a doubt, buying meat, veggies, fruit, and dairy from a certified o … more →
Loans from Whole Foods Help Small Producers Expand Business
purdueorganicandalternative wrote 6 months ago: from: reuters.com “The credit crunch may affect banks’ ability to loan money, and the gl … more →
Beef and Pork Whole Animal Buying Guide
purdueorganicandalternative wrote 6 months ago: from: extension.iastate.edu “This consumer-oriented guide explains buying pork and beef as who … more →
Over 125 Organic Livestock Factsheets
purdueorganicandalternative wrote 7 months ago: From the International Centre for Research on Organic Food Systems. Some are not in English, but mos … more →
Got a production question???
purdueorganicandalternative wrote 7 months ago: Visit extension.org and ask any question that you might have regarding organic/alternative livestock … more →
More on the USDA Organic Production Survey
purdueorganicandalternative wrote 7 months ago: The U.S. government will make its first in-depth survey of organic farming this spring, an eight-pag … more →
USDA Organic Production Numbers
purdueorganicandalternative wrote 8 months ago: USDA lifted restrictions on organic meat labeling in the late 1990s, and the organic poultry and bee … more →
Wisconsin's Heartland CO-OP Debuts Organic Feeds
purdueorganicandalternative wrote 8 months ago: Starting with the debut of organic chick starter, poultry grower rations and laying feed for adult h … more →
Organic Livestock and Grazing Resources
purdueorganicandalternative wrote 8 months ago: Excellent compilation of available resources for organic/alternative livestock producers put out by … more →
Purdue web site helps farmers transition to organic livestock
purdueorganicandalternative wrote 8 months ago: We are famous!! Please visit the site. We have a good video featuring the Royers of Royer Farm Fresh … more →
