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.

Recordkeeping Case Study: Documenting Ruminant Livestock Feed

With support from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Marketing Service, National Organic Program, Oregon Tilth developed a series of farmer-to-farmer case studies on best practices in recordkeeping. The records of a certified organic farm’s operations and activities demonstrate where promise and practice meet for an inspector and certifier. An annual mandatory inspection examines the… Continue reading Recordkeeping Case Study: Documenting Ruminant Livestock Feed

Organic and Grass-Finished Beef Cattle Production

Market demand is rapidly increasing for sustainably raised and organic beef products. Pasture- or grass-based livestock production relies on biodiversity and ecological complexity to maintain production with the use of less costly inputs. Cattle producers recognize that grazing and pasture access can lower production costs, reduce animal stress, and boost the animal’s immune system. This… Continue reading Organic and Grass-Finished Beef Cattle Production

Decoding Organic Feed and Supplement Requirements for Livestock

This webinar focuses on the livestock feed requirements of the National Organic Standards in more detail. The presenters break down livestock feed standards and how they apply to specific systems; give an overview of feed supplements, including how they are classified and regulations for use; and explain guidelines for ensuring that your animals’ nutritional needs… Continue reading Decoding Organic Feed and Supplement Requirements for Livestock

Quick Start Guide: Organic Livestock Feed and Nutrition

Need a quick reference guide for how to get started with understanding organic rules for livestock feed, supplements and nutrition? Oregon Tilth’s condensed Quick Start Guide series is designed to answer your big questions quickly, give examples and point to helpful tools to get started

Demystifying Pasture, Feed, and Dry Matter Intake Records

This webinar focused on the recordkeeping requirements for dry matter intake (DMI) during the grazing season, pasture access, and feed records needed for the on-site inspection and certification. The presenters demonstrated examples of recordkeeping for organic ruminant operations and discussed how to avoid common recordkeeping pitfalls that can impact compliance. Using examples from both small… Continue reading Demystifying Pasture, Feed, and Dry Matter Intake Records