The agency explained that the Organic Livestock and Poultry Standards rule would promote a fairer and more competitive market for organic livestock producers by making consistent standards for organic livestock and poultry production.

 The US Department of Agriculture is investing $300 million in the Organic Transition Initiative, the Department announced Aug. 22. 

With the $2 million allocated by the Oregon Legislature, the Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) chose six meat processors who will receive the Oregon Meat Processing Infrastructure and Capacity Building Grant to expand meat processing capacity of Oregon-raised livestock statewide.