Organic Trader October 2012 A

the
Organic Trader
October A
Volume 16, Issue 19
Connecting Buyers & Sellers
Midwest - livestock
For Sale: Seven short bred crossbred heifers. Eight 4-5 month old
crossbred heifers. Moses Stoltzfus,
11600 Hale Lane, Darlington, WI
53530 10B
For Sale: Yearling Guernsey bull,
from very good cow. Tom Goebel,
Gilman, WI (715) 447-5790 10B
For Sale: 30 Jersey cross Milking Shorthorn milking cows, all
fresh since mid June. 15 springing
cows and heifers, 15 ready to breed
in November and 10 heifer calves.
Rotational grazing. Wish to sell cows
as group, others negotiable. Antigo,
WI (715) 623-6171 10B
For Sale: Cattle from three
months to freshening, dry cows
and milk cows. Rollingstone, MN
(507) 796-0199 10B
For Sale: 700 Tetra Brown pullets ready Oct. 20 at 16 weeks.
MOSA certified. LeRoy Yoder, 24872
Harvest Rd., Edgewood, IA 52042
10B
For Sale: 12 certified organic
Holstein and Holstein/Normande
cross cows. AI breeding, fall calving.
Zweber Farms, Elko, MN (952) 2107354 10B
For Sale: Seven Holstein springing heifers, fall freshening. Closed
herd, Johne’s free. David Hemstead,
La Farge, WI (608) 625-2638 or
dlhemstead@hotmail.com 11A
For Sale: Five Friesian/Jersey
heifer calves, born May 2012. Fed
milk for three months. Joel Winnes
(507) 226-3405
11A
For Sale: Three fourths Normande bull, nine months old, out
of Justin. Certified Organic Tilth.
(608) 348-4105 11B
For Sale: Registered Milking Shorthorn bred cows, MOSA
certified, due Dec.-Mar. Adam P
Logic, Snoopy, Brett, Stetson, Ted,
Moonshine and Percussion genetics. Marianne, Freedom Dairy (715)
533-4413 11B
For sale: Yet to be determined
number of open heifers (pending
pregnancy check in Oct.) Jersey,
Milking Shorthorn and New Zealand
Friesian crossbreds. Please call if
interested. Jahnke Family Farm,
Lancaster, WI (608) 723-7863 11B
For Sale: 40 nice Red Holsteins,
overcrowded, MOSA certified, pick
from 75. $1,200 to $1,900, year
round freshening. Also short-bred
heifers, $1,400. All available around
Nov. 1. Richard Campbell, Rewey,
WI (608) 943-8521 11B
In this issue:
Feed, Grain & Forage..........2
Midwest Miscellaneous........4
Business Classifieds..............4
Northeast & New England...5
Mideast, West & South.........6
Feed Department...............8-11
For Sale: 15 Holstein milk cows,
pick 15 out of 33. Parlor/free stall
trained, low SCC, AI bred and sired.
OTCO certified, $1,700 each. Also,
five bred heifers. Bruce McNamara,
Goodhue, MN (651) 258-4506 12A
For Sale: 40-50 OCIA certified
organic angus calves. Pharo grass
fed genetics, available Oct.-Dec.
Would like to sell before Jan 1. North
Central SD (605) 649 7224 12A
For Sale: Polled Jersey bull, 18
months old. We have a seasonal
dairy herd and are done using him
for breeding for the year. Tested
eligible cows for Johne’s disease for
14+ years, always negative. Very
healthy and active, vaccinated and
boosted with 9-way vaccine. Photos
and other info available on request.
$850. Mark Kopecky, Catawba, WI
(715)820-2857 11B
For Sale: Eight Holstein and Holstein/Milking Shorthorn cross cows.
Certified by NICS, SCC 150. Also,
five heifers, various ages. David
Wayne Miller, 17334 Cty Hwy D, La
Farge, WI 54639 12A
Wanted: Up to 15 heifers or
young cows. Prefer Jersey, but
will consider cross breeds or other
colored breeds. Fall calving is preferred. Jim, McIntosh, MN (218)
280-1129 11B
For Sale: Three Angus Cross
Heifers due to freshen in Nov.-Dec.
Robert DePauw, Port Bryon, IL
(309) 523-3921 12A
For Sale: Three Holstein heifers,
breeding age, overstocked. $750
each. Sidney Nolt, Greenwood, WI
(715) 267-6320 11B
For Sale: One Holstein cow, born
Sept. ‘06, due with fourth calf in
Dec. Low SCC, $1,000 OBO. Greenwood, WI (715) 267-6732 11B
For Sale: 12 open Holstein heifers. MOSA certified, from closed
herd, asking $1/lb. Mike, Westby, WI
(608) 634-3940 12A
For Sale: 40 organic Jersey milking cows and eight Jersey heifers,
bred four-five months. Southwest
WI (608) 393-0793 12A
For Sale: One second-calf Holstein cow, due to freshen in Oct.
Andy Helmuth, Fairbank, IA (319)
635-2730 12A
Wanted: A2A2 Friesian breeding
bull for 2013 breeding season. Andy
Helmuth, Fairbank, IA (319) 6352730 12A
Midwest - Feed, Grain & Forage
For Sale: Dry cow hay, round
bales. Looking for assistance
harvesting, will reduce price if an
option. Jerome Simon, Manchester,
IA (563) 542-2899 10B
For Sale: 1,000 bushels of high
moisture corn in harvester and
3,000 bushels of spelt. MOSA certified. Rich Holman, Baldwin, WI
(715) 684-2488 10B
For Sale: Three semi-loads of
organic straw. Large squares.
Steve Berg, West Central WI (715)
658-1358 10B
For Sale: 4,000-5,000 small
square bales, 2011/2012 season.
And 125 round bales, first cutting,
2011/2012 season. Dale, Rockland, WI (608) 498-6656 10B
For Sale: 73 small square bales
of hay. Bruce, Waupun, WI (920)
324-3288 10B
For Sale: 139 5x5 round bales
of barley straw, net wrapped.
(507) 458-8145 10B
For Sale: 2012 MOSA certified
organic corn. Mark Moelter, River
Falls, WI (715) 821-1975 10B
For Sale: 130 wheat straw
bales 4x5.5 rounds. Dave
Schiebout, Brainerd, MN
(612) 805-0111 10B
For Sale: Dry cow and beef alfalfa, RFV 103-128. Stored inside,
large round bales. Can ship to 48
states. East central MN (320) 2724060 11A
For Sale: 2012 crop of MOSA
certified oats, 1,500 bushels.
Mark Wickenhauser, Cologne, MN
(952) 442-2803 11A
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For Sale: 160 large round
bales of grass/legume organic
certified hay, $300/ton. No quality test currently available but can
be obtained. 155 first cutting, 15
second cutting, net wrapped with
trucking available to your location
from SW Iowa. (913) 575-8322
11A
For Sale: Organic hay in 1,000
lb. large round bales. $95 each.
Second, third and fourth crop.
(608) 393-2495 or (920) 362-4618
11B
For Sale: 1,600 small square
bales organic grass/legume hay
currently housed in two enclosed
semi trailers ready for delivery to
your location from SW Iowa, $350/
ton. No quality test currently available but can be obtained. (913)
575-8322 11A
For Sale: 30 acres of corn,
looking for a market for high
moisture corn. Emanuel, Humbird,
WI (715) 429-1000 11B
For Sale: 2012 ear or shell corn
off the field. Melrose, MN (320)
987-3365 11A
For Sale: Certified organic 2012
rye seed. 88% germination. Hillsboro, WI (608) 479-1222 11B
For Sale: 2 semi-loads of certified organic first cutting hay with
no rain. Baled with preservative.
$200/ton, you furnish transportation. Aaron Miller, 18667 Hwy 149,
Sigourney, IA 52591 or call David
TerSehn (641) 295-0412 11B
For Sale: 31 large round bales,
4x5.5. Mature hay, suitable for
bedding. Mark Eslinger, Stanley, WI
(715) 644-5368 11B
For Sale: Organic rye seed,
$20/lb. bulk and $22/lb. bagged.
Robert Scharlau, Arcadia, WI (608)
323-7297 12A
For Sale: Organic hairy vetch
and organic rye. Also organic
Vinton soybean seed. Curtis Speck,
Good Thunder, MN (507) 278-3760
11B
For Sale: 4x5 round bales, 2012
first crop hay, $45/bale. And 4x4
round bales, first crop, $38/bale.
Dale Peacock, WI (715) 318-1156
12A
For Sale: Two semi-loads of
very clean rye straw, 3x3x8 bales.
Bloomer, WI (715) 579-9956 11B
For Sale: 700 bushel of barley,
$10/bushel. Eric Buntz, West
central WI (715) 456-6413 12A
For Sale: Certified organic rye
seed, clean and bagged. $13/
bushel. Ezra Burkholder, Greenwood, WI (715) 267-7885 11B
For Sale: 1,000-1,200 bushels of shell corn off in field. Ken
Blatz, Mount Calvery, WI (920)
921-5876 12A
For Sale: Hay, large round
bales, 1,000 lbs/bale. Jeff, Coon
Valley, WI (608) 452-3092 11B
For Sale: Four lots of alfalfa
baleage, round bales, ranging
in quality from 142 to 213 RFQ.
200+ bales Also have round bales
of organic barley straw. Jon Luhman, Goodhue, MN (651) 9234604 12A
For Sale: Corn shreds available this fall, taking orders now
for large round and square bales.
MOSA certified. (608) 498-2882
11B
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Organic Prairie Cull Cow
August/September Market Report
Harvest
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9/10
$1.70
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$1.69
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Cull Cow Program has been
launched in the Northeast!
A slaughter plant in Westminster Station, VT
has begun slaughtering Organic Prairie cull
cows. We are still looking for cows and are
picking up on a weekly basis.
Questions?? Contact
Sherri Schrofer: 888-444-6455, ext. 3291
sherri.schrofer@organicvalley.coop
or
Jeremy Matthes: 888-444-6455, ext. 3515
jeremy.matthes@organicvalley.coop
or
Evan Peters: 888-444-6455, ext. 3329
evan.peters@organicvalley.coop
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Wanted: Certified Cull Cows
Organic Prairie is in need of additional organic cull
cows. We have weekly collection routes covering the
majority of the Midwest as well as monthly routes in
Indiana/Ohio.
The increasing sales of Organic Prairie’s trim-based
products have created a strong demand for these lean
animals, generating an opportunity for dairy producers to become a major part of the beef pool.
Organic Prairie is currently paying 10 cents over the
conventional market for cull cows.
If interested, please call Jeremy Matthes,
ext. 3515 or Sherri Schrofer, ext. 3291,
at 888-444-6455.
Organic Prairie’s Pork Program is
seeking organic hogs in the
Upper Midwest.
We are paying a $1.25/lb.
carcass base price with targeted
premiums.
Contact Jeremy Matthes (888-4446455, ext. 3515 or jeremy.matthes@
organicvalley.coop) or
Sherri Schrofer (ext. 3291)
to learn more.
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Midwest - Miscellaneous
Wanted: Extra pasture ground
for 2013, 60 plus acres GOA certified. Southwest of Ripon about 20
miles or 40 miles north of Madison. Gary Swanke (920) 394-3197
10B
Employment: Farm Manager
on organic crop and beef farm.
Duties: field work, management of
beef herd, basic carpentry, record
keeping and other miscellaneous
farm related work. Requirements:
familiar with sustainable and
organic agriculture, at ease with
handling beef cattle, have previous experience with farm equipment, current driver’s license.
For more information or to apply
contact Jackie Januschka, 16545
Haven Rd., Little Falls, MN 56345
or jackiejanuschka@hotmail.com
10B
For Sale: Two Lilliston sixrow, 30-inch rolling cultivators,
$3,500 for one with row units
and $3,000 for the other without
row units. Both have new spiders.
Also, Kovar 30-ft. hydraulic fold
tine weeder with new two-footlong teeth, $4,500. Gehl 800
recutter blower, $850. Home built
12-row rotary hoe that rows twice
in one pass, very heavy, $3,000.
Husky 5,000-gal. Liquid manure
tank, $7,500. Rich Holman, Baldwin, WI (715) 684-2488 10B
For Sale: Certified organic seed
garlic, six varieties. Call Blue
Moon Organics for pricing and
availability. (608) 625-6358 11A
For Sale: 10 horsepower electric motor, four years old. 28-ft.
belt conveyor, like new, with motor. (608) 348-4105 11B
For Sale: Two cattle waterers,
like new, $200 each. Richard
Campbell, Rewey, WI (608) 9438521 11B
For Sale: MOSA certified German Red organic garlic. Two to
three inches in diameter, high
quality hard-neck. Order now for
fall planting, $10/lb plus shipping.
Pat Slattery, Rockland, WI (608)
486-2605 11A
For Sale: 40-acre Organic
Valley produce farm with well
maintained five bedroom home in
Willard, WI. 8.45 acres are certified organic through MOSA, 4.85
acres of that amount is fenced in.
Also a fenced in .58 acre family
garden that is not certified organic, but grown organically. For
more information contact Judy
Wampole, www.sellwiserealty.com
or 715-559-3921 11B
For Sale: Lilliston four-row
38-inch, six-row 30-inch and
eight-row 30-inch three-point
cultivators. Very good to excellent condition, stored inside. Also,
John Deere 55 combine, cab and
two-row corn head. Always stored
inside. (641) 751-8382 11B
For Sale: White 8700 combine,
2,594 hours, AC, pump and enjector work. 15-ft. bean head and
11-ft. pickup head. Also, New Holland 851 round baler. Also, Dokken forage box. Wells, MN (507)
553-3008 12A
For Sale: 22-ft. field cultivator,
new shovels, good condition. 14
ft. Badger 4H box with eight ton
gear. 28-ft. conveyor with motor. 10 horsepower electric motor.
(608) 778-9155 12A
For Sale: Beautiful MOSA certified vacant land, 90 acres, 70
tillable. Close to Reedsburg, WI on
a quiet side road. Asking $3,750/
acre. For more information,
please see at www.gavinbros.com
MLS #1648766. Jim Gavin (608)
963-8807 12A
For Sale: 2006 Tubline model
8500 bale wrapper. Lynn Brakke,
Moorhead, MN (701) 729-1220
12A
For Rent: State-of-the-art
certified organic dairy barn, land
and farm. Fully remodeled dairy
barn, pipeline, new floors, new
stanchions, new white wash and
ample pasture. John Riegleman,
N7424 Madison Rd, Mayville, WI
53050 (920) 387-2876 12A
Business Classifieds
Wanted: Quality Hay
CROPP Cooperative’s Feed
Program is looking for high
quality hay. Please contact the
Feed Program at
(888) 809-9297 for details.
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For Sale: Midwest Organic Farmers Cooperative locally sourced and
produced certified organic feed. “Dr.
Dave’s” feed is formulated by a veterinarian and livestock specialist. For more
information call (618) 783-4601 or Paul
(417) 848-4005 11B
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Northeast & new England
FEED, GRAIN & FORAGE
For Sale: Certified organic wheat
straw, small squares and 4x4.5
round. All stored inside. Also oat
balage (protein 18.1%) and wheat
balage (protein 8.9%). NOFA-NY
certified. Jeff, Avoca NY (607) 5668477 or mitchellorganics@hotmail.
com 11A
For Sale: VOF certified mid Junefirst week of July first cutting dry
hay. 4x4 net wrapped bales, $35/
bale. Engelbert Farms, Nichols, NY
(607) 725-7913 11A
For Sale: 300 round bales of
early June first cutting, $40/bale.
Westfield, VT (802) 744-8266 11A
For Sale: 300 bales of first
cut balage. 700 bales of second
and third cutting. 4x4 individually
wrapped bales. Also have dry hay.
John, Hamilton, NY (315) 825-1266
11A
For Sale: First cut square and
4x5 round bales. Farm pick up,
$3 for square and $25 for round.
Square bales are stored indoors
and round ones are under plastic
outside. Grass silage also for sale.
Second crop available upon request.
Delivery is available. Haskell Farm
LLC, Palermo, ME, JesseHaskell33@
gmail.com or (207) 592-0069 11A
For Sale: Organic dairy hay,
small square bales. Southeast PA
(717) 687-6565 12A
For Sale: Six acres of organic
high moisture corn in field, ready
to husk or sell in Oct. Aaron Esh,
383 Cooper Dr., Kirkwood, PA 17536
(717) 529-2273 11B
For Sale: 25-30 Holstein and
Holstein/Jersey cross cows this fall.
Too many animals to fit in barn this
winter. Gerald Synder (607) 5879282 11A
For Sale: Wrapped round bales.
130 bales of second cut, 14% protein, some third cut (not tested yet).
Bales weigh about 1,000lbs, $50/
bale. 200 tons first cut grass silage
chopped the first week of June, $50/
ton. Richard Morin, W. Charleston,
VT (802)895-4039 12A
For Sale: 20 mixed breed organic cows. $1,200 each. Call for
information. Lancaster County (717)
687-6565 11B
For Sale: Small square bales of
first cutting hay, 45 lbs. $200/ton.
Also, 4x5 round bales of first cutting
hay. (315) 527-4903 12A
For Sale: Garlic certified with
NOFA- NY. Excellent flavor, stores
well. Seed stock or table ready, limited supply. Susan Hardy, Mohawk,
NY (315) 823-1189 12A
For Sale: Balage and dry hay,
large round bales. Ted Cunningham, Durham, NY (518) 965-3936
12A
For Sale: 50 acres of corn silage.
Stevie Kinsinger, Fort Plain, NY
(717) 768-0137 12A
LIVESTOCK
For Sale: Several newborn Jersey heifer calves. Sayre, PA (570)
423-5247 10B
For Sale: Sept. and Oct. newborn
calves, Holsteins and crosses. We
have our quota for 2012. The Corse
Farm Dairy, Whitingham, VT (802)
368-7192 or llcorse6@gmail.com
11B
For Sale: 50 certified organic
Holstein and Holstein/Jersey crosses. AI bred herd, low 120,000 SCC,
good feet, legs and body condition, GOA certified. Photos at www.
grazelanddairy.blogspot.com. Philip
Witmer, Dayton, VA (540) 820-9228
11B
For Sale: Bred heifers and cows.
Call for pricing. (315) 527-4903
12A
For Sale: Jersey herd, approx.
35 Jersey cows and approx. same
number of young stock. Ted Cunningham, Durham, NY (518) 9653936 12A
CROPP’s New Feed Credit Policy
The Board of Directors recently adopted a new credit policy for feed purchased through the Feed Program.
This policy allows members several new options for payment terms while still protecting the cooperative from
unsecured credit.
Four Options for Payment
1. Prepayment by cash, check, credit card, money order or John Deere Credit.
2. Invoice with 30 days to pay backed by a 60-day milk assignment.
3. Payment directly by a 60-day milk assignment.
4. Extended terms. The Feed Program has been authorized to offer extended terms up to 6 months to support
winter feed purchases. Extended terms require a credit check, a down payment and a milk assignment.
For more information, please contact the Farmer Hotline (888) 809-9297.
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Mideast, west & south
FEED, GRAIN & FORAGE
For Sale: 200 bushels of barley. Abe Raber, Fredericksburg,
OH (330) 695-6793 10B
Wanted: Untreated organic
alfalfa seed from farmer. (419)
896-3241 11A
For Sale: 150 acres of 2012
organic corn crop (GOA) forage. Could bale after harvest as
cornstalks or chop now. Chopping
needs to be arranged by buyer.
Baling stalks can be done if a
deposit is paid on bales prior to
start. Lake Orion, MI (913) 5758322 11A
LIVESTOCK
For Sale: Six month old certified organic heifer calves. John
V Yoder, Lagrange, IN (260) 4994694 ext. 1 10B
For Sale: Polled Holstein
bulls, some from A2A2 sires,
several 13-month-olds, from production tested herd. Maria Stein,
OH (419) 305-7765 or (419)
628-2507 11B
For Sale: 17 cross-bred dairy
cows, various stages of lactation. 10 breeding age heifers and
10 weaned calves, six weeks and
older. Ben Troyer, Dorset, OH
(440) 293-4494 12A
For Sale: Herd of 25+ certified organic Holstein, Friesian,
Jersey and Dutch Belt cross
cows, after Nov.1. Also, three
shortbreads and seven heifers.
Lagrange, IN (260) 499-4567
ext. 4 12A
For Sale: Two Holstein heifers, four months bred, certified
organic by GOA. David N. Miller,
5020 TR 353, Millersburg, OH
44654 (330) 674-2915 12A
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For Sale: Certified organic
100% grass-fed from birth,
Registered American Shorthorn cattle. Two bulls,14 and 11
months old. Three heifers, one
is 24 months, ready to breed.
Others are 16 and 11 months
old. $5,800.00 for all. Dominic
Marchese, Farmdale, OH (330)
719-3492 mannafarms.com 12A
For Sale: 30’ 3-pt. Kovar tine
weeder with straight tines in
nice shape, $4,500. 30’ CaseIH
rotary hoe, $4,200. 12 row, 30”
H&S row cultivator with hydraulic
assist lift wheels in great condition including shields and mounding wheels attachment, $4,500.
Lake Orion, MI (913) 575-8322
11A
For Sale: Organic dairy herd,
25 milking cows, 22 are first
lactation. Parlor trained, $1,750
each. 17 short bred heifers,
$1,600 each. Jerseys crossed
with red breeds. Bred for spring/
summer calving. Healthy young
grass-based herd without feeding
corn, small amount of extender
pellets are fed. Fredericktown,
OH (740) 326-2600 12A
For Sale: 80KW LP gas generator set, ideal for farm use. Ford
460 quiet running engine with
Koehler generator, 600 Amp automatic switch included in price.
Perfect condition, less than 100
hours of use, $9,000. Will deliver
free of charge anywhere within
Midwest. David Randle, Lebanon
IN (765) 894-6675 or
milpas0714@yahoo.com 11B
For Sale: Six nice crossbred
heifers. Three-fourths Jersey/
Holstein/Friesian cross. Fed milk
until five months old, bred to Jerseys, due in April. Overstocked,
must sell. Daniel Mast, Fredricksburg, OH (330) 674-5432 12A
For Sale: 300+ acre organic
dairy farm located in Willamette
Valley, OR. 100% grass-fed dairy,
54 pastures with alleyways, full
water rights with irrigation in
place, pond with bass. Efficient
milking parlor, two holding tanks.
Income generating equestrian
facility with 2,600 sq. ft. clubhouse has 204x100 clear span
covered arena. Income from
lease on 190x280 building for
hay storage, other outbuildings,
house plus second home site. For
more information contact Molly
Beecroft mollyb@cboregon.com
or (503) 999-4096 11A
Wanted: Will raise baby
chicks to pullets at 16 weeks.
Certified organic, have room
for 14,000 birds. Merle Yoder,
Holmes County, OH (330) 8520722 12A
MISCELLANEOUS
For Sale: 1,000-gallon High
Performance Mueller bulk tank,
$4,000. Also have room to feed
heifers next winter. 9290 W US
20, Shipshewana, IN 46565
(260) 768-7438 10B
For Sale: Five 65-pound bucket milkers with OTA pulsators
and one extra 85-pound bucket.
9290 W US 20, Shipshewana, IN
46565 (260) 768-7438 10B
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(age 35+) who have demonstrated a commitment to sustainable agriculture via innovative
production practices, conservation of natural resources, on-farm energy production and a
decreased dependence on off-farm inputs including feed, energy and fuel. We want to recognize and celebrate those farmers whose innovative sustainability practices steward the land,
knowledge and resources for the next generation today.
Winners will receive a check for $1,000 to apply toward education, leadership development
or on-farm projects and an all-expenses paid trip for the winner and a guest to the Annual
Meeting in La Crosse, Wis., to accept the award. The 2012 Leadership in Sustainability Award
application form can be found on www.farmers.coop or you may email generationorganic@
organicvalley.coop for more information.
Deadline: All applications and nominations for the
Leadership in Sustainability Award must be completed by Nov. 30, 2012.
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Spot Market Inventory & Offers
Offers of Organic Feed: CROPP Cooperative purchases and solicits offers of organic feeds, feed crops and by-products on the spot markets. They are
available to both members and non-members. Offers should be directed to the Feed Department at 888-809-9297 or feed@organicvalley.coop
This issue’s featured product: Flax-based Extender Pellets
Extender pellets can be used to extend your corn or barley supply. The pellets are made up of flaxseed screenings, spelt hulls,
spelt screenings and wheat screenings. The pellets are certified organic and have a typical protein of 14-15%, NEL of around 76.
Some farmers feed them alone and others mix with their starch/energy grains. The extender pellets do not contain any minerals and are not a complete feed. Pellets are available in railcar quantities only, but we can ship to your local mill or elevator for
further distribution if you cannot take a full railcar (90-100 tons). The Feed Program can land a railcar just about anywhere in
America for approximately $400 per ton.
All Regions
Barley
Multiple truckloads
Call for price
Wisconsin
Reference: BRLWI
Extender Pellets
Multiple truckloads
Call for price
Wisconsin
Reference: EXTWI
Navy Beans
2 truckloads
Call for price
Northeast
Reference: NVBNE
Extender Pellets
Multiple truckloads
Call for price
Iowa
Reference: EXTIA
Hominy
Multiple truckloads
Call for price
Indiana
Reference: HMYIN
Oats
4 truckloads
Call for price
Wisconsin
Reference: OATWI
Wheat
4 truckloads
Call for price
Wisconsin
Reference: WHTWI
Organic Grain Wanted
Feed Program Looking to Lease
Existing Grain Bins
CROPP Cooperative’s Organic Feed Program
is looking to buy and future contract organic grains. Truckload and railcar quantities
desired.
The Feed Program needs access to a number
of grain bins in the Midwest and the Eastern
United States for storing Grower Pool and spot
market grain purchases when a buyer is not
yet identified or ready to take delivery. Ideally,
the bins would be located on a member’s farm
or a commercial site where someone can be
on hand to help load and unload for us. A fair
lease and load-in/load-out fee will be paid.
If you are an organic grower looking to
market your corn, soybeans, barley, oats,
triticale, spelt, flax or hay, please contact
the Farmer Hotline at (888) 809-9297.
Spot market and one-year contracts are
available now.
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For more information, please contact the Feed
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Feed program
CROPP Inventory at Cooperating Mills
*Most prices listed below do NOT include milling fees or delivery fees. Please contact the cooperating mill for a delivered price.*
Due to shortages, please contact the mills directly to inquire about products.
Maine Organic Milling
Maine
Products typically offered: Dairy Rations –
10%,12%, 14%, 16%, Corn, Barley, Alfalfa Pellets, Extender Pellets, Oats, Okara, Peas, Roasted
Soybeans, Soybean Meal, Kelp, Molasses, Redmond
Kentucky Organic Farm and Feed, Inc. (KOFFI) Salt, Redmond Conditioner, and Bagged Feed –
Calf Starter/Grower, Poultry (Layer & Broiler),
Kentucky
Swine, Goat and Sheep
Products typically offered: Corn, Oats, Peas,
Phone: (207) 346-6371
Roasted Soybeans, Soybean Meal, Custom Complete Dairy and Poultry rations, and Bagged Feed –
Reedy Fork Farm
Dairy, Poultry and Swine
North Carolina
Phone: (270) 265-5004
Products typically offered: Corn, Barley, Oats, Milo,
Yellow Peas, Roasted Soybeans, Wheat, Custom
Organic Unlimited
Complete Dairy and Poultry Rations, and Bagged
Pennsylvania
Feed – Dairy, Poultry and Swine
Products typically offered: Custom Dairy and
Phone: (336) 449-4888
Poultry Complete Rations and Corn
Phone: (610) 593-2995
Honeyville Feed and Farm Supply
Indiana
Products typically offered: Extender Pellets and
Corn
Phone: (260) 593-9943
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Business advertisements
A S K
T H E
E X P E R T S
C A L L
Do you have questions about Preparing Facilities & Herd for Winter?
If so, join us for November’s “Ask the Experts” Conference Call on preparing facilities &
herd for winter, frostbite on teats, winter housing, pipeline cleaning and more.
Teleconference Information
Title: Preparing Facilities & Herd for Winter
Date: Thursday, November 1, 2012
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. CST
NEW Toll Free Conference Number: 1-866-206-0240
NEW PIN: 45502782#
Missed A Call?
Listen to the call via phone anytime. Call 1-866-206-0173 and enter your playback reference when prompted followed by the # sign, 275201#. After entering your playback number, a list of available calls will be announced by
date.
OR
Listen to the call on www.farmers.coop. Find a recording of the call, notes and supporting documents online. Ask
the Experts calls are located in the Library. There is a link on the right sidebar when you log into the Members
Only side of farmers.coop.
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Business advertisements
The Certification Department at CROPP
Cooperative would like to remind all
producers to please send in a copy of
your Organic Certificate every year
when you receive it from your certifier.
Up-to-date certificates should be mailed to
headquarters:
Certified Organic Farm Seed
Viking Corn & Soybeans • Small Grains
Alfalfa • Hay & Pasture Grass • Cover Crops
Red & White Clover • Annual Forages
Organic Valley/CROPP
One Organic Way
La Farge, WI 54639
Attn: Certification Department
Fax: 608-625-3092
Thank you for your cooperation.
800-352-5247 • www.alseed.com
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Business advertisements
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Organic Valley is seeking candidates for the following
positions:
Pennsylvania & Maryland Region Pool Coordinator:
Includes recruitment & producer support of dairy
producers and members in PA and MD. Work with
other regional support & procurement team members in the region. Dairy/livestock experience required. Knowledge of Organic standards preferred.
Feed Program Sales Representative:
Take incoming calls about feed needs, answer questions, and secure purchase commitments. Coordinate
orders from feed mill customers. Knowledge of organic farming/feed practices preferred. Associate’s
Degree in Ag related field preferred.
For a full description and instructions on how to
apply, please visit our web site at
http://www.organicvalley.coop or call (608) 625-3314.
160 Feeder Hogs For Sale
Every Other Month
Fifty percent Berkshire crosses.
Finished hogs must be shipped through
CROPP Cooperative’s Pork Pool.
Pork Pool membership limited to
Iowa, Wisconsin, Illinois and Minnesota.
Contact Gary Welsh
Lansing, IA
(563) 535-7318
wfof@acegroup.cc
For Pork Pool questions, please contact
Jeremy Matthes (888-444-6455, ext. 3515
or jeremy.matthes@organicvalley.coop).
Rodale Institute CDS™
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Rodale Institute CDS™ is extremely effective against harmful germs and bacteria while being safe for your
animals and facility. The system will make your farm a healthier place overall.
Features:
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I also trade in, buy, service and sell used BCS tractors.
2013 Gen-O Award
The Gen-O Award recognize young CROPP Cooperative
farmers (age 16-35) who have demonstrated their
commitment to organic farming, preserving family farms
and rural communities through leadership, stewardship and innovation. As we look to the future of
farming, it is important to acknowledge the farmers of tomorrow who will ensure delicious, local and
sustainable organic food choices exist for generations to come. The award is given to three recipients
(farmer or farm couple) who are CROPP members themselves or are children of CROPP members.
Winners will receive a check for $1,000 to use toward education, leadership development or on-farm
projects along with an all-expenses paid trip for the winner and a guest to the Annual Meeting in La
Crosse, Wis., to accept the award. The 2013 Gen-O Award application form can be found at
www.farmers.coop or you may email generationorganic@organicvalley.coop for more information.
Deadline: All applications and nominations for awards must be completed by Nov. 30, 2012.
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One Organic Way
La Farge, WI 54639
www.farmers.coop
CROPP (Cooperative Regions of Organic Producer Pools)
markets under the Organic Valley and Organic Prairie
labels. Organized in 1988, the cooperative represents
more than 1,600 farmer-owners in 34 states and three
Canadian provinces. The cooperative produces more
than 130 organic products, including organic milk, soy,
cheese, butter, spreads, creams, eggs, produce, juice
and meats.
Call CROPP today to discuss your organic opportunity:
1-888-809-9297
Organic Trader Editor: Colleen Tierney
(888) 444-6455 ext. 3638 or (608) 625-3638
fax: (608) 625-3019
e-mail: colleen.tierney@organicvalley.coop
Farmer ads run four (4) issues. Please let us know if
your product/item has been sold before your ad term
is up. The number system at the end of each classified
indicates when your ad will expire in the Trader. Please
contact Colleen Tierney to extend your ad.
Rates and Deadlines
Deadline for ad placement is the 5th and the 20th
of every month.
Business Card Advertisement…………..$432 per year
Business Classified (Word Ad)………….$240 per year
1/4 Page Business Advertisement…..$816 per year
1/2 Page Business Advertisement…$1,584 per year
Full Page Business Advertisement.$3,120 per year
Business Classifieds are limited to 30 words per ad.
A one year subscription for the Trader is $50.
ALL FARMER CLASSIFIEDS ARE FREE AND
MUST BE CERTIFIED ORGANIC
Always request an organic certificate to verify feed and
animal status. CROPP is not responsible for
misrepresented items.
All guarantees and agreements are between the buyer
and seller.
Rodale Institute CDS™
Cleans, Disinfects, Sanitizes
Rodale Institute CDS™ can be used for a wide variety of disinfecting needs. Rodale Institute CDS is extremely effective
against harmful germs and bacteria while being safe for your animals and facility. Rodale Institute CDS is completely
environmentally friendly and will make your farm a healthier place overall. Here are just a few examples of where
Rodale Institute CDS will change how you care for your animals today:
Uses:
• Disinfection of all hard floor, wall surfaces, and countertops
• Disinfection of all dairy parlor equipment
• Enhanced disinfection of milk piping
• Brushes and components of automated milking systems
• Pre-milking teat dip replacement
Success Story
“As a new organic dairy farmer, I was looking for
ways to improve my operation. I have found that
the Rodale Institute CDS is very effective and
has allowed me to ensure that my farm is cleaned
efficiently and effectively, keeping it safe and
healthy for my cows and my family.”
James Burkholder
Organic Valley Co-op Member
Organic Dairy Farmer
Microbial Data:
Tests at two independent laboratories* have proven that Rodale Institute CDS™ is effective to achieve significant log reductions of the
following microorganisms in the specified times. One independent lab concluded that Rodale Institute CDS at 50 parts per million is
significantly more effective than chlorine bleach at 200 parts per million.
*Test Results Furnished and Certified By MicroTest, Agawam, Massachusetts and
Toxicon Labs, Bedford, Massachusetts.
Endorsements:
“Hypochlorous acid disinfect/sterilant system did an outstanding job of
reducing bacterial and fungal contamination in pipelines and milking
equipment. Maintenance of the clean condition was excellent as well.”
Dr. Elaine Ingham
Chief Scientist of Rodale Institute
“This system has revolutionized our neighboring organic dairy farm. Not
only is it a completely safe product to have around his dairy herd and his
family, each month this farmer saves hundreds of dollars since he no
longer needs toxic cleaning chemicals.”
Mark ‘Coach’ Smallwood
Executive Director of Rodale Institute
Types of Bacteria or Virus
Clostridium Difficile
Enterovirus
Escherichia Coli
Haemophilus Influenza
Kiebsiella Pneumonia
Proteus Mirabilis
Pseudomonas Aeruginosa
Pseudomonas Cepacia
Salmonella Typhi
Staphyloccus Aureus
Staphyloccus Epidermidis
Streptococcus Pneumoniae
Streptococcus Pyogenes
E.Coli O-157
Listeria Monocitogenes
Candida Albicans
Bacillus Cereus
Time To Eliminate
30 seconds
5 seconds
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10 seconds
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5 minutes
For pricing and more information, please contact Rod Kincaid and Ken Campbell.
Rod Kincaid
Sr. Account Executive
Corporate Accounts
Rod@aircycle.com
P: 703-967-2240
Distributed by:
Ken Campbell
Director
Corporate Accounts
Ken@aircycle.com
P: 708-223-1030