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What Kind Of Milk Is Really 'Organic'
The Associated Press
Organic milk gets sold in Minnesota.
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Published: November 18, 2008
MINNEAPOLIS - A long struggle over what kind of milk counts as organic is coming to a head.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture recently issued draft rules that would require that the cows be on pasture at least half the year and get plenty of fresh grass.
The proposals are meant to close a loophole that allows some huge feedlots to sell their milk as organic, even though their cows rarely if ever get to graze on fresh grass.
Advocates for family farms and consumers say that's not what shoppers think they're buying when they pay a premium for organic milk.
The public comment period on the draft rules runs through Dec. 23.
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