"USDA Implements Outdoor Access Rule to Boost Organic Poultry Production"

The USDA has announced the final rule for the Organic Livestock and Poultry Standards (OLPS), which establishes clear and consistent standards for organic livestock and poultry production. The rule aims to level the playing field for organic farmers and promote fairer, more competitive markets for their products, while providing consumers with transparency about their purchases. The new standards cover areas such as outdoor space requirements, living conditions, stocking densities, preventative health care practices, physical alterations, euthanasia, and transport, handling, and slaughter. The implementation of OLPS will support the growth of the organic market and increase consumer trust in the USDA organic seal by aligning the standards with animal welfare preferences.