Organic Dairy
Organic dairy is produced by cows that are raised on an organic farm, have access to pasture and that are not feed antibiotics, growth hormones or Genetically-Modified Food.
Fast Facts
- Organic dairy can be produced on small, local farms or on corporate factory farms
- Certified Organic is a USDA label, but is regulated by state rules and certification agencies
- The term organic does not necessarily mean Certified Organic
- In 2007, 2.7% of all milk sales in the U.S. was organic
- Organic dairy costs more to produce and is therefore usually priced higher
Benefits of Organic Dairy
Consumers that buy organic dairy do it for a variety of reasons. Some say drinking milk from cows given antibiotics, growth hormones or Genetically-Modified Food are damaging to health. Others do it because they say animals from organic farms are treated more humane, or that organic farms are better for the environment. Another reason to buy organic is to support small, local farmers, although organic farms can also be large factory farms.
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