Ohio Grass Grazed Symbol Proposed

Supporters of transparency in labeling have proposed a new symbol to aid consumers in their food choices.  Producers who would carry the label would need to have more than half of the feed consumed be grass(for ruminants) and less than half  be grain-based concentrated feed. The proposal encourages or requires producers to commit to continuing education on sustainable methods,  funding new research on healthy food production and community involvement. Initially the symbol would be used for ruminants such as cows and sheep, but would be expanded to other animals in the future.

Read the preliminary_ohiograss.pdf (application/pdf Object).