Finally, the USDA is proposing new grazing standards for certified organic dairy products.
On October 24, the USDA proposed 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."
Throughout the U.S. there are about 1,800 dairies with near 87,000 organic dairy cows.
The change was provoked by accustions of large producers overmilking cows, restalking with non-certified organic cows and limited-use of fresh pastures.
From now until December 23, the USDA will be accepting comments on the proposed standards.
To add your comment, visit: http://www.regulations.gov/fdmspublic/component/main?main=DocumentDetail&o=0900006480776e33
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