May 24, 2006
The price premium paid to dairy producers of organic milk is more than double that for conventional milk, and has been holding steady for the past five years. As conventional prices now descend again on the rollercoaster ride of national milk pricing, producers are taking a very serious look at transitioning their operations to organic. The Marin and Sonoma dairy industry, with it's fine pastures and mid-sized herds, is well positioned to take advantage of the increased customer demand for fresh organic milk.
To help answer questions on organic certification and production, Cooperative Extension, the Marin Agricultural Commissioner's office and the Marin Agricultural Land Trust offered a half-day workshop on "Certifying Your Dairy Organic" on Wednesday, May 24, 2006, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Tomales History Center in Tomales.
SPEAKERS:
Anita Sauber - Marin Organic Certified Agriculture, Agricultural Commissioner's Office
Jeffrey Stiles - Marin Organic Certified Agriculture, Agricultural Commissioner's Office
Ray Green - California Department of Food & Agriculture/State Organic Program
Albert Straus - Straus Family Creamery
Dan Giacomini - Pacific Nutrition Consulting
Elizabeth Whitlow - California Certified Organic Farmers
Resources available from this workshop:
An Overview of Organic Feeds and Feeding
Organic Dairy Certification Requirements Overview
California Certified Organic Farmers website
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