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Archive Home > 2007 > December > 25 > Right kind of hay is key to organic dairy farming

Right kind of hay is key to organic dairy farming

And they’re trying to make a go of it in Jefferson County

By Lauren Dake / The Bulletin
December 25, 2007

MADRAS — Jos Poland is trying to go organic on his 275-acre dairy farm outside of Madras.

The problem is that organic hay for his 200 cows is a bit tough to come by these days.

“The production of hay and seed for organic livestock, especially dairy, hasn’t kept up....

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