MrBilly
Well-known member
SF's post giving the definition of natural is correct, however I take exception with the no added hormones or added antibiotics terminology. This really pertains to the labeling on the product and is probably more important for large producers than small producers selling directly to the public.
The no added is the correct way to advertise the raising process; and this is the way most of the large companies state it. It is also the way the "Legal Guide to Direct Farm Marketing" addresses the topic. You need to have documentation that what you say is what you do.
From the USDA site on labeling;
http://www.fsis.usda.gov/Frame/FrameRed ... blterm.htm
"NATURAL:
A product containing no artificial ingredient or added color and is only minimally processed (a process which does not fundamentally alter the raw product) may be labeled natural. The label must explain the use of the term natural (such as - no added colorings or artificial ingredients; minimally processed.)
NO HORMONES (pork or poultry):
Hormones are not allowed in raising hogs or poultry. Therefore, the claim "no hormones added" cannot be used on the labels of pork or poultry unless it is followed by a statement that says "Federal regulations prohibit the use of hormones."
NO HORMONES (beef):
The term "no hormones administered" may be approved for use on the label of beef products if sufficient documentation is provided to the Agency by the producer showing no hormones have been used in raising the animals.
NO ANTIBIOTICS (red meat and poultry):
The terms "no antibiotics added" may be used on labels for meat or poultry products if sufficient documentation is provided by the producer to the Agency demonstrating that the animals were raised without antibiotics. "
We DO NOT label our beef that we sell, other than to state that the pack contains a ribeye, or ground beef, etc.
All of our literature and our website clearly states the no added and we go on to explain what that means.
You can have a Natural product and it will have been raised with antibiotics and hormones added; we try NEVER to use the word natural because it is so over used and misunderstood.
I do not think it is possible for us to raise organic beef and be able to label it as such , at least not where we live. I have found no source of organic grain and other supplements, and how do you deal with worms and flys in the humid southeast?
Billy
http://www.sellfarm.com
The no added is the correct way to advertise the raising process; and this is the way most of the large companies state it. It is also the way the "Legal Guide to Direct Farm Marketing" addresses the topic. You need to have documentation that what you say is what you do.
From the USDA site on labeling;
http://www.fsis.usda.gov/Frame/FrameRed ... blterm.htm
"NATURAL:
A product containing no artificial ingredient or added color and is only minimally processed (a process which does not fundamentally alter the raw product) may be labeled natural. The label must explain the use of the term natural (such as - no added colorings or artificial ingredients; minimally processed.)
NO HORMONES (pork or poultry):
Hormones are not allowed in raising hogs or poultry. Therefore, the claim "no hormones added" cannot be used on the labels of pork or poultry unless it is followed by a statement that says "Federal regulations prohibit the use of hormones."
NO HORMONES (beef):
The term "no hormones administered" may be approved for use on the label of beef products if sufficient documentation is provided to the Agency by the producer showing no hormones have been used in raising the animals.
NO ANTIBIOTICS (red meat and poultry):
The terms "no antibiotics added" may be used on labels for meat or poultry products if sufficient documentation is provided by the producer to the Agency demonstrating that the animals were raised without antibiotics. "
We DO NOT label our beef that we sell, other than to state that the pack contains a ribeye, or ground beef, etc.
All of our literature and our website clearly states the no added and we go on to explain what that means.
You can have a Natural product and it will have been raised with antibiotics and hormones added; we try NEVER to use the word natural because it is so over used and misunderstood.
I do not think it is possible for us to raise organic beef and be able to label it as such , at least not where we live. I have found no source of organic grain and other supplements, and how do you deal with worms and flys in the humid southeast?
Billy
http://www.sellfarm.com