National Ag News

Aurora Organic Dairy disputes claims by the Washington Post saying they don’t meet organic standards.

The newspaper reported last week they have observed Aurora Organic Dairy’s High Plains farm near Greeley, Colorado and found most of their 15-thousand dairy cows are in feedlots and barns, and not grazing according to organic standards.  Aurora’s Sonja Tuitele tells Brownfield the reporter drew conclusions based on occasional roadside observations.  “To not set foot on our actual property or see our facilities and to observe from the roadside over a couple of days in that 150 day period, and draw the conclusions that were drawn in that article is not only irresponsible, but it is basically saying that the organic certification system is not adequate, that his observations are what would dictate whether or not a producer is organic.”

Virginia Tech University tested milk from Aurora Organic Dairy for the Washington Post and concluded Aurora’s organic milk had less linoleic acids, and their cows were likely grazed less while fed more stored feed.

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