BOOKS AND AUDIO CDs

Book

Organic Dairy Production by Sarah Flack can be ordered from www.acresusa.com or www.nofa.org/store

“Healthful organic milk comes from healthy cows…which come from good livestock management including access to high-quality stored forages (hay, silage) and pastures. Which in turn come from healthy soils. The quality of these elements all depend on the observation skills and practices of the farmer…”

In chapters on soils, plants and livestock, Flack describes practices developed on farms which are managing successfully under organic principles. There's an overview of the many preventive and treatment health options available, descriptions of how to manage soils, crops & pastures and advice for marketing fluid milk and value-added dairy products. Organic Dairy Production discusses the regulations governing both milk and value-added production, labeling and sales. Profiles of individual farms help shed light on aspects of dairying and value-added production.

The Organic Dairy Handbook, A Comprehensive Guide for the Transition and Beyond

A whole farm management resource for farmers interested in organic production. The handbook is a complete survey of proven options for all aspect of organic dairy management including two major risk sources: the management of herd health and animal nutrition. This handbook outlines the practical knowledge and systematic understanding necessary for conventional farmers to make a successful transition to organic production, for new farmers to develop a successful organic dairy business and for newly transitioned organic dairy farmers to strengthen their overall farm management. Each chapter features cases studies of successful organic dairy farmers, which demonstrate the many models of successful organic dairies. Tables, charts, and graphs throughout the handbook provide quick reference to important information. Extensive resource lists are also included. Its farmer friendly construction with durable cover and pages combined with a coil binding allows farmers to take it from the kitchen to the barn to the field.

NOFA-NY, 2009. 304pp.   Available at the NOFA bookstore »

Transitioning to Organic Dairy, Self-Assessment Workbook

New Guide for Organic Dairy Farmers uses a whole farm approach to the transition process and is based on the experiences of successful organic dairy farmers. The Northeast is an excellent region for pasture-based organic dairy farming; however, the transition period can pose risks to farmers such as the potential for increased cull rates, sharply increased feed costs, decreased milk production, and increased labor requirements. This publication is an interactive resource that gives farmers tools to identify the risks they may face on their own farm throughout the transition to organic production. It also helps farmers develop plans to mitigate those risks. This resource will be useful for conventional dairy farmers interested in learning more about organic production, farmers who have recently transitioned to organic dairy and agricultural professionals assisting farmers in the transition to organic management.

NOFA-NY, 2009. 88pp.

Audio CDs

Audio CD's of some of Sarah’s workshops can be ordered from PASA and ACRES USA

ACRES USA audio CD’s from www.acresusa.com/tapes include:

To order audio tape and CDs from PASA conferences contact:

Cocalico Cassettes
187 E. Church St.
Stevens, PA 17578.
Phone: 717-336-4179.

Call for the order forms.

workshops CDs available include: