It's been some time since I've posted here, as my schedule now makes it hard for me to find time to write. I hope to fix that soon and get back to regular posting. In the meantime, here is a guest blog I wrote for the amazing people at CreatureKind. Many thanks for the opportunity! http://www.becreaturekind.org/blog-posts/2018/4/5/new-animal-welfare-standards-for-organic-meat-and-dairy-products-are-withdrawn-now-what New Animal Welfare Standards for Organic Meat and Dairy Products Are Withdrawn. Now What? April 5, 2018 by Lois Godfrey Wye On January 19, 2017, the U.S Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued a final rule imposing new requirements on suppliers of organic meats and dairy products. The new rule set certain standards for animal care, to “create[] greater consistency in organic livestock and poultry practice standards” and “to assure consumers th...
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