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Summary
Organic processing and handling regulations for livestock products are identical to those governing non-livestock organic products. In most cases, how you set up your on-farm processing facilities will depend more on local, state and federal food-safety and other regulations than on organic requirements. Organic products must be kept separate from non-organic products and protected from contact with prohibited materials. Cleaning products, additives and all ingredients must be use in accordance with the NOP Standards.
If your livestock products are to be sold as certified organic, any off-farm processing must likewise conform to organic standards for processing, handling and labeling. Small and medium-size livestock processors are sometimes able to accommodate organic producers by running the organic animals first thing in the morning, on a clean line, to prevent contamination or commingling with non-organic product.
Standards for organic recordkeeping, facility pest management and processing are covered in more detail in the Certification module. Take a moment now to complete more of your Organic Livestock Plan. Coming up next is a special section covering more specifics about organic management of dairy cows, beef cattle, sheep and goats, hogs, poultry and honeybees.
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