Resources Category: Organic Livestock Production

Gain insights into organic livestock production practices. Learn about animal welfare standards, organic feeding protocols, and pasture management to raise healthy, certified organic animals.

Organic Transition Journey: Hoffner Organic Dairy

In this video, Chris Hoffner of Hoffner Organic Dairy in Mount Olive, North Carolina, shares his multigenerational family farm’s journey toward organic certification. Established in 1956, Hoffner Organic Dairy transitioned to organic production in 2007. Chris reflects on the challenges and rewards of organic dairy farming and discusses the importance of community learning and the… Continue reading Organic Transition Journey: Hoffner Organic Dairy

Growing Organically: Organic Opportunities and Requirements for Meat and Poultry Processors

Demand for organic meat and poultry is growing, with sales up more than 14% last year alone. Organic certification opens the doors to access this growing market and to connect with ranchers producing certified organic livestock. Moderated by former NOSB-chair Dave Carter, Flower Hill Institute’s USDA Meat and Poultry Processing team, the roundtable brought together a… Continue reading Growing Organically: Organic Opportunities and Requirements for Meat and Poultry Processors

Organic Resource Database

The UC OAI Organic Resource Database is a tool for you to connect with organizations or individuals in your region and across the state that offer a range of activities – from technical, financial and other forms of assistance to applied research for organic agriculture.

Engaging with Organic Dairy Buyers Resource Guide

This guide provides insights from multiple buyers across the U.S. on their sourcing needs, key factors that influence buyer decisions, and tips on how to build strong, collaborative relationships with buyers. It is based on a webinar series hosted in April 2025.

Calculating Dry Matter Intake from Pasture

This training guides producers through the National Organic Program definitions and regulations surrounding ruminant grazing on pasture. This training also explains how to calculate dry matter intake from pasture to ensure compliance with regulations.