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Northeast Organic Dairy Producers Alliance

NODPA is the largest grassroots organization of organic dairy producers and has remained true to its original goal of advocating on behalf of producers, regardless of who they sell their milk to, for a sustainable pay price, plus protect the integrity of the USDA Organic Regulations.

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Nature and Nurturing: Organic, grass-fed dairy is a calling for the Strickers of Spring Creek Farms, Wernersville, PA

Nature and Nurturing: Organic, grass-fed dairy is a calling for the Strickers of Spring Creek Farms, Wernersville, PA

By Amy Anselm, NODPA Contributing Writer, Tioga Family Farm, Truxton, NY.

Spring Creek Farms in Wernersville, Pennsylvania has been certified organic since 1999, and the family-run dairy has managed multiple evolutions and additions to its operations since. Greg Stricker now manages the majority of the farm’s day-to-day operations, in continued partnership with his father, Forrest, as well as his wife, Stacy, his mother, Barb, and children Rachel, Jonathon and Joel. The dairy includes an annual average of 130 mature cows—including their milking herd and dry cows—and uses a once-a-day milking regime for optimum labor efficiency. They manage a total of 600 acres, and the Strickers maintain a 100% grass-fed diet for their cows, moving portions of the herd multiple times a day to ensure fresh and nutrient-rich pasture.

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posted to Featured Farms on Tue, Mar 03, 2026

SAVE THE DATE for the 26th Annual NODPA Field Days, September 24 & 25, 2026

SAVE THE DATE for the 26th Annual NODPA Field Days, September 24 & 25, 2026

26th Annual NODPA Field Days, Berks County Agricultural Center, Leesport, PA

Mark your calendars for the 26th Annual NODPA Field Days. With a lot happening in the Organic Dairy industry, the NODPA Board is working to create a cutting edge education program that focuses on strategies to prepare your farm for the impacts of unpredictable climate changes, such as those we experienced in 2025. Pasture management, silvopasture, renewable energy, soil health to grow the best forage, and animal nutrition are the themes that have been identified.

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posted to Field Days on Tue, Mar 03, 2026

The Importance of a Planned Grazing Season

The Importance of a Planned Grazing Season

By Klaas Martens, Klaas and Mary-Howell Martens Farm, Penn Yan, NY.

With variable weather patterns across the country, it is essential to adapt grazing management practices to accommodate such fluctuations. Last year exemplified this challenge, beginning with excessive rainfall and ending with severe drought in many parts of the northeast. These conditions illustrated the adverse effects of both extremes: initially, saturated pastures resulted in hoof damage, root disruption, and soil compaction; subsequently, dry soils hindered grass recovery and regrowth. Ideally, surplus water stored in the plants root system and excess forage could have been preserved for later use.

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posted to Organic Production on Tue, Mar 03, 2026

In the Wake of Drought: Pasture Assessment and Recovery Planning

In the Wake of Drought: Pasture Assessment and Recovery Planning

By Sara Ziegler, Research Specialist, University of Vermont Extension, Heather Darby, Professor of Agronomy, University of Vermont Extension, and Elizabeth Seyler, Outreach Specialist, University of Vermont Extension

If you’re a farmer in the Northeast, you’re probably sick of historic weather events that dominate your daily life, year after year. Unfortunately, last year there was no exception: Devastating drought conditions swept the region (Image 1). Though we’d like to think these conditions will settle out into something normal sooner or later, their aftermath can impact us for a long time.

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posted to Organic Production on Tue, Mar 03, 2026

Renovating Drought Damaged Pastures

Renovating Drought Damaged Pastures

By Sara Ziegler, Research Specialist, University of Vermont Extension, Heather Darby, Professor of Agronomy, University of Vermont Extension, and Elizabeth Seyler, Outreach Specialist, University of Vermont Extension

Last year’s drought created one of the toughest seasons in Vermont’s recent history. The breadth and severity of damage will continue to impact us as we struggle to fill forage inventories and grapple with the economic repercussions. The best we can do now is prepare for the coming season focused on recovery. In another article, we shared strategies for identifying pastures that require additional seeding to recover their production potential and management strategies to avoid further damage. In this article, we focus on the specifics of how to successfully seed damaged areas.

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posted to Organic Production on Tue, Mar 03, 2026

New World Screwworm: What Organic Farmers need to know and what their treatment options are

New World Screwworm: What Organic Farmers need to know and what their treatment options are

By Lia Sieler, Executive Director, Western Organic Dairy Producers Alliance (WODPA), Chico, CA

New World Screwworm (NWS, Cochliomyia hominivorax) is recognized as a highly destructive pest. NWS fly larvae, also known as maggots, invade the tissue of living animals, resulting in severe and often fatal injuries. This species can infest warm-blooded hosts, including livestock, pets, wildlife, humans, and even birds.

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posted to Organic Production on Tue, Mar 03, 2026

Organic Dairy News, March 2026

Organic Dairy News, March 2026

By Ed Maltby, NODPA Executive Director

Good news, Horizon has made an intelligent decision that will benefit producers and the Maple Hill brand. Because of a shortage of supply, they will not penalize Maple Hill producers for increased volumes of milk during the spring flush and summer grazing season. Christina Reginelli (Director of Producer Relations) and Troy Thomas, (Head of Milk sourcing, Horizon) informed Maple Hill producers on 2/2/2026, that “Horizon is increasing the 'Over' price to match the base price of $45.36/cwt March through August 2026. In practical terms, this means:

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posted to Industry News on Tue, Mar 03, 2026

Ask the Vet: How do I treat hoof rot organically?

Ask the Vet: How do I treat hoof rot organically?

By Dayna Locitzer, DVM

In my last article I wrote about good practice when it comes to hoof health and preventing the common issues. This article will tackle treating those lesions when your prevention efforts were not successful. Approaching hoof health is multi-pronged with treatment as only a small, but important part. Treatment can be difficult due to the time and management needed to be successful as well as the expense of bringing in a hoof trimmer. It can also be costly if antibiotics are needed, as that will make the cow lose her organic status.

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posted to Organic Production on Tue, Mar 03, 2026

Pay and Feed Prices March, 2026

By Ed Maltby, NODPA Executive Director

Year-end total sales of organic packaged fluid milk show a decline of 1.19% over 2024 sales. The USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) Market Information Branch published estimated national organic fluid milk product sales for November, December and year-end 2025, compiled with data from the Federal Milk Marketing Order. Total US sales of packaged organic fluid milk products were estimated at 234 million pounds in November 2025, with organic Whole Milk sales at 128 million pounds, and sales of organic Fat Reduced Milk at 104 million pounds. In December 2025, total sales of organic packaged milk were 263 million pounds, with sales of organic packaged Whole Milk at 146 million pounds, and sales of organic Fat Reduced Milk at 115 million pounds.

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posted to Organic Pay, Feed & Grain Prices on Tue, Mar 03, 2026

H.R.7050 –A Bill to protect the future of Homeopathy for everyone

H.R.7050 –A Bill to protect the future of Homeopathy for everyone

By Susan Beal, DVM

This is a historical time for homeopathy. After nearly ten years of work led by Paola Brown, President, and the crew at Americans for Homeopathy Choice Action (AHCA), the non-partisan bill (H.R.7050 - Homeopathic Drug Product Safety, Quality, and Transparency Act) was introduced in to the House on January 14, 2026. U.S. Rep. Pete Sessions (R-TX) introduced the bill that will at long last clarify the role of homeopathic medicine in American health care. Paola Brown explains, “The bill is the best solution for long-term protection of access to the full range of homeopathic medicines and for addressing the unique nature of homeopathic medicines and the specific conditions and requirements related to their manufacture, labeling, promotion, distribution, and use.”

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posted to Industry News on Tue, Mar 03, 2026

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Upcoming Events

Name Date and Time Location
Murraydale Farm – Launching and scaling a regenerative pasture-based dairy operation 2026-05-06 11:00 Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 11:00 AM Webinar: Improving Efficiency & Profitability for Organic Dairy Grazing:
OFA Dairy Workgroup Community Call 2026-05-06 11:00 Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 11:00 AM Online
2026 Temperate Silvopasture Symposium 2026-05-27 09:00 Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 9:00 AM Rodale Institute, Kutztown, PA.
Next-Level Crop & Nutrient Management with Track Tracker Pro's Tracking & Automation 2026-05-27 11:30 Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 11:30 AM Webinar: Tri-State Dairy Exchange: Advancing Dairy Systems Through Technology
MOFGA presents: Pocket-Sized Pasture Management 2026-05-27 17:00 Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 5:00 PM Maine, on-farm, TBA
2026 Temperate Silvopasture Symposium 2026-05-28 09:00 Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 9:00 AM Rodale Institute, Kutztown, PA.
2026 Temperate Silvopasture Symposium 2026-05-29 09:00 Friday, May 29, 2026 at 9:00 AM Rodale Institute, Kutztown, PA.
Livestock Handling and Animal Health 2026-06-11 17:00 Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 5:00 PM Misty Brook Farm, 156 Bog Rd, Albion, ME 04910
Livestock Handling and Animal Health 2026-06-11 17:00 Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 5:00 PM Misty Brook Farm, 156 Bog Rd, Albion, ME 04910
Precision Agriculture Technology in Dairy Production 2026-06-24 11:30 Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at 11:30 AM Webinar
2026 Annual Crops and Soils Field Day 2026-07-23 10:00 Thursday, July 23, 2026 at 10:00 AM Borderview Farm, 487 Line Road, Alburgh VT 05440?

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