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Organic Production

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Breeding and husbandry of organic cattle, swine, poultry and other livestock must meet National Organic Program Standards for livestock origin, feed, health and living conditions.
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Organic Livestock
National Center for Appropriate Technology. ATTRA - National Sustainable Agricultural Information Service.
Full-text publications cover organic livestock production practices and list subject experts, publications and Web sites. Includes highlights of the USDA National Organic Program Regulations and a workbook to help producers understand allowed practices and materials.
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NCAT's Organic Livestock Workbook. A Guide to Sustainable and Allowed Practices
National Center for Appropriate Technology. ATTRA - National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service.
Serves as a guide for farmers and growers who are transitioning to organic farming. Promotes sustainable practices and production strategies. See publication Summary.
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Organic Livestock: What You Need To Know  (PPT|217 KB)
National Center for Appropriate Technology. ATTRA - National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service.
Summarizes organic livestock production requirements and cites relevant sections of the National Organic Program Standards.
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Organic Livestock Feed Suppliers
National Center for Appropriate Technology. ATTRA - National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service.
"This searchable online database provides information on suppliers who offer certified organic feed for livestock. It is searchable by region and by type of livestock feed offered. Lists of distributors for some organic feeds are also included."
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Cyber-Help for Organic Farmers
Canadian Organic Growers; Certified Organic Assocations of British Columbia.
Works to facilitate organic food production in Canada and increase farmer access to electronic information. A "Learning" component, Organic Livestock - Dairy, Meat and Poultry Production links to U.S. and Canadian publications and fact sheets.
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Animal Health and Welfare in Organic Farming
University of Reading (Canada). Department of Agriculture. Organic Livestock Research Group.
Compendium of resource material and training tool for "farmers, advisors, inspectors, veterinarians, organic sector bodies and policy makers on issues related to general and specific animal health and welfare aspects of organic livestock production."
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Last Modified: Feb 7, 2012  
Organic Production
  Organic Culture: Crops and Gardening
  Organic Livestock
  Standards and Certification
  USDA Programs
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