Day: February 16, 2010

USDA program issues new pasture rule for organic farms

USDA’s National Organic Program has issued a new rule that farm animals must spend a minimum of 120 days per year on pasture to be considered organic. “It’s been a very divisive issue within the organic community, and we’re happy to put clarity around this issue,” said the program’s Miles McEvoy. The Seattle Times

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USDA seeks to address shortage of vets in rural areas

The USDA is planning to reimburse the student loans of qualified veterinarians who agree to work in those parts of the country that are suffering from a veterinary shortage. “This program will help reduce veterinary shortages, especially in the area of food animal medicine,” said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. KWCH-TV (Wichita, Kan.)

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