March 17, 2010 - 5:00pm - 6:15pm
On February 12, 2010, the USDA announced details of the final
> > > regulation regarding access to pasture for organic livestock
> > > operations. This rule amends the National Organic Program (NOP)
> > > regulations to clarify livestock feed and living conditions
> > > provisions and specify the use of pasture in raising organic
> > > ruminants. The final rule is the culmination of a process that was
> > > initiated in 2005 when the National Organic Standards Board
> > > recommended that ruminants obtain a minimum 30 percent dry matter
> > > intake for at least 120 days. The final rule becomes effective on
> > > June 17, 2010 (120 days after its publication).
> > >
> > > In this webinar, Dr. Kerry R. Smith of the USDA AMS National
> > > Organic Program, will give an overview of the main components of
> > > the Pasture Rule. The webinar will end with instructions for
> > > submitting comments viewers may have on the new Rule to the NOP,
> > > as well as taking suggestions for further webinars on this topic.
On February 12, 2010, the USDA announced details of the final regulation regarding access to pasture for organic livestock operations. This rule amends the National Organic Program (NOP) regulations to clarify livestock feed and living conditions provisions and specify the use of pasture in raising organic ruminants. The final rule is the culmination of a process that was initiated in 2005 when the National Organic Standards Board recommended that ruminants obtain a minimum 30 percent dry matter intake for at least 120 days. The final rule becomes effective on June 17, 2010 (120 days after its publication).
In this webinar, Dr. Kerry R. Smith of the USDA AMS National Organic Program, will give an overview of the main components of the Pasture Rule. The webinar will end with instructions for submitting comments viewers may have on the new Rule to the NOP, as well as taking suggestions for further webinars on this topic.
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