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[quote=Anonymous]South Mountain has not gone through the formal organic certification, but we decided we'd rather get from a small local farm that, as far as we can tell, treats their animals and the environment sensibly, than from a factory farm that was certified organic. Here is their Q&A on the subject-- 2.) Are you Organic? No, we follow traditional farming methods which are often similar to that of organic farmers. For example, we do not give our animals growth hormones or unnecessary antibiotics. We do not use pesticides on our fields. We give our cows free choice feeding. This means they have a feed bunk in the barn that has a mixture of corn, hays, soybeans, and minerals that they can eat from. They also have access to pastures where they can graze at will. What the cows are fed here, was grown here! We also work closely with local soil conversation groups to preserve the soil and prevent soil erosion. We have many projects that we are working on regarding green energy such as a methane digester (converting cow manure to electricity) and bio-diesel (converting soybeans to fuel)! 3.) Do you use Growth Hormones or Antibiotics? Our cows receive antibiotics only when they are sick and in need of the antibiotic. In these instances, their milk is taken off the line and NOT used until they are deemed healthy again. We never give our cows antibiotics as a preventative method nor do they ever receive hormones of any kind! http://www.southmountaincreamery.com/pages.php?pageid=9#are_organic[/quote]
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