Organic dairy program doubles herd

The University of Minnesota organic dairy program is taking big steps to help farmers turn over their herds to organic dairy farms. The West Central Research and Outreach Center is converting half its dairy herd to organic production. By carefully recording the process, it can help Minnesota farmers move more easily into this growing and profitable practice.

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[grunder20]

too bad, i'm lactose intolerant.

[talatqureshi1]

This is very interesting rearing animals by natrual way. we need to introduce at house hold level organic farming in rural area. Training of farmers helpful to sustain organic farming.

Regards,

Dr.Talat Qureshi

Regional extension officer

Pakistan Dairy Development Company

[NicolaRedwooddforest]

The most critical issue in farming is that the animals are happy. The mother cows must never be separated from their calves and the milk for the calves belongs to the calves. Only the rest of the milk can be used for our consumption or sale. We have to make sure that the calves get all the milk they need to be happy, healthy and to grow strong. This is our responsibility.