Organic Conversion is a gradual process. It started for us on 1st June 2006. After that date nothing inorganic was applied to the fields. Over the next two years other elements of conversion would become relevant - including land management, buildings, welfare, veterinary treatment, feed and record keeping. Two years isn't long in farming and it's now only 88 days till we will be selling organic milk (1st June).
But - any calves born after 1st March are classified as organic, and last night our first Strickley Organic Dairy Shorthorn was born. Unfortunately it's a bull, so it was a muted celebration.
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