A Co-op Victory - USDA Releases Updated Organic Livestock/Pasture Rules - Crackdown on Factory Farm Abuses
February 15, 2010 9:32 am
The following is a message from Mark Kastel regarding the new USDA regulations that establish distinct benchmarks requiring the grazing and pasturing of dairy cows and other livestock:
"On behalf of the organic family farmers in this country I want to thank and recognize the co-op community. I can't think of a more important ally in this 10-year struggle that has resulted in the Obama administration setting up to crack down on the abuse from factory farms in organic dairy.
This is a big victory and I hope that you and your members will take pride in your important contributions,
Mark Kastel
Co-director
The Cornucopia Institute"
That's one down. Next up, eggs!
Link to entire release:
http://www.cornucopia.org/2010/02/new-usda-rules-establish-strong-organic-standards-for-pasture-and-livestock/
