Agriculture Reference
In-Depth Information
formation about housing and equipment covered by Fanatico's publication, I will only cover
the basic options here and what might be specific issues for organic growers.
Given the present provisions of the National Organic Program (NOP) rules, the following ex-
amples of production methods can currently be considered when designing organic poultry fa-
cilities:
• Aviary-style barn with outdoor access “porch” or straw-bedded yard.
• Deep-bedded hoop house with rotational access to bedded yards.
• Permaculture-style house with rotating access to four yards.
