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  • From: "Rick Hopkins" <rdhopkins AT americanpasturage.com>
  • To: <market-farming AT lists.ibiblio.org>
  • Subject: RE: [Market-farming] labels
  • Date: Mon, 10 Feb 2003 12:31:13 -0600

Caryl,

There are many consumers groups mobilized to comment on this particular
item. As producers, we must also put forth the effort to send comments.

I would also suggest determining if any of your U.S. legislators are on the
agricultural committee. Their offices also need to hear our concerns.

Rick H.

-----Original Message-----
From: market-farming-admin AT lists.ibiblio.org
[mailto:market-farming-admin AT lists.ibiblio.org]On Behalf Of Caryl
Elzinga
Sent: Monday, February 10, 2003 9:54 AM
To: market-farming AT lists.ibiblio.org
Subject: [Market-farming] labels


I took a look at the USDAs proposed rulings (thanks Rick). If you raise
grass-fed animals, the proposals are concern. Here it is:

Grass fed
Background: This claim refers to the feeding
regimen for livestock raised on grass, green or range pasture, or
forage throughout their life cycle, with only limited supplemental
grain feeding allowed. Since it is necessary to assure the animal's
well being at all times, limited supplementation is allowed during
adverse environmental conditions. Grass feeding usually results in
products containing lower levels of external and internal fat
(including marbling) than grain-fed livestock products.
Claim and Standard:
[sbull] Grass Fed.--Grass, green or range pasture, or forage shall
be 80% or more of the primary energy source throughout the animal's
life cycle.

Since nearly all cattle raised in the U.S. are on pasture for the first
12-18 months of their lives, and only feedlotted for the last few months,
most would meet the definition of grass fed because the definition includes
the animal's entire life.

I really weary of the forces arrayed against bringing edible food to those
who want it....

Caryl


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