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Archive for August, 2006

More Omega-3 in Organic Milk, Say Scientists

Tuesday, August 29th, 2006

Scientists have called on Britain’s food safety authorities to recognise the superior health qualities of organic milk, after a new study showed it contained higher levels of omega-3 than conventional milk.

Take Action on Humane and Efficient Treatment of Organic Livestock

Monday, August 28th, 2006

USDA seeks comment by September 15th

The USDA has proposed 13 additions to the list of substances available to organic livestock farmers for treating illness. But their action is also impeding use of the full range of available options.

Let the USDA know that you want organic farmers to have access to additional humane health […]

Free Range Poultry Under Assault

Friday, August 25th, 2006

Friends -

Here’s a heads-up.

The National Institute for Animal Agriculture (Big Ag) is at it again. A key policy resolution that they are pushing for this year calls on the USDA to eliminate access to the outdoors for poultry due to the avian influenza scare. The country’s largest egg production trade […]

Who Owns Organic

Friday, August 25th, 2006

The latest update from Professor Phil Howard. See what companies own what organic brands and how they are interconnected. This is a big file, so it may take a little time to load and display depending on your connection speed. Click here to open Who Owns Organic.