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<blockquote data-quote="Servy316" data-source="post: 1160838" data-attributes="member: 22772"><p>I don't know of any farms for you to buy but I can tell you some about organic valley co-op and going organic. Out in Wisconsin (I'm from the La Farge area) not many people are having luck with grass fed, cows are getting skinny and weak and have evolved to rely on corn in their diet I do not suggest you do grass fed because it is a risk not worth taking. I will tell you this though Organic is a good choice and good investment our farm has been organic for 7 years and we have never been doing better, you will of course get a higher price for your milk but know a few of these thongs before going into it.</p><p></p><p>1) cows must graze 180 days a year</p><p></p><p>2) no hormones or pesticides or nothing,</p><p></p><p>3) you have cultivate your corn more and can't spray it, there is a fee for that</p><p></p><p>4) calves will not grow as fast as conventional calves because they will not be given all the extra nutrients that are in starter and replacer.</p><p></p><p>Overall it is a great business that is getting bigger all the time, Organic Valley is a great Co-op to be part of. One final piece of advice, if you do decide to go organic for any co-op you choose, I suggest choosing to buy a farm that is already organic so that you don't have to what a few years for the coverting time.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Servy316, post: 1160838, member: 22772"] I don't know of any farms for you to buy but I can tell you some about organic valley co-op and going organic. Out in Wisconsin (I'm from the La Farge area) not many people are having luck with grass fed, cows are getting skinny and weak and have evolved to rely on corn in their diet I do not suggest you do grass fed because it is a risk not worth taking. I will tell you this though Organic is a good choice and good investment our farm has been organic for 7 years and we have never been doing better, you will of course get a higher price for your milk but know a few of these thongs before going into it. 1) cows must graze 180 days a year 2) no hormones or pesticides or nothing, 3) you have cultivate your corn more and can't spray it, there is a fee for that 4) calves will not grow as fast as conventional calves because they will not be given all the extra nutrients that are in starter and replacer. Overall it is a great business that is getting bigger all the time, Organic Valley is a great Co-op to be part of. One final piece of advice, if you do decide to go organic for any co-op you choose, I suggest choosing to buy a farm that is already organic so that you don't have to what a few years for the coverting time. [/QUOTE]
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