@article{Taylor:232238,
      recid = {232238},
      author = {Taylor, Donald C. and Feuz, Dillon M. and Guan, Ming},
      title = {Organic Versus Sustainable Fed Cattle Production: A South  Dakota Case Study},
      address = {1995-05},
      number = {1360-2016-107576},
      series = {95-2},
      pages = {26},
      year = {1995},
      abstract = {This is an exploratory study of "organic" versus  "sustainable" agriculture applied to fed
cattle production.  Two interrelated premises underlie the study. The paramount  factors
considered in current certification standards for  organic beef production, in our judgment, are
(1)  protection of animal health and welfare and (2) production  of a differentiated product
intended to be conducive to  consumer health and which, therefore, will command a  price
premium in the market. Second, we believe the concept  of sustainability embraces concerns
extending beyond those  currently embodied in organic production standards. ·
The  theme of organic versus sustainable fed cattle production  is examined through
development and verification of two  production indices: a Producer Organic Index (POI) and  a
Producer Sustainability Index (PSI). The POI reflects  current production standards for
organically certified  beef. The PSI reflects a broader range of concerns,  including long-term
natural resource conservation and  economic staying-power of cattle producers.
Results of the  study show there may be only a loose connection between  current
certification standards for organic beef production  and conditions for sustainable beef production.
Factors  conducive to production of organic and sustainable beef  production are identified. The
methodology embodied in  development of the producer indices can be used to provide  insights
to beef cattle extension specialists and  individual cattle producers on strengths and weaknesses
in  current feedlot management practices.},
      url = {http://ageconsearch.umn.edu/record/232238},
      doi = {https://doi.org/10.22004/ag.econ.232238},
}