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Thanks for the link to the video, Sam.  

I live about ten miles from some of the Vander Eyk pasture land and I didn't even realize it until a few months ago.  Actually, the dairy doesn't get a lot of local press.  I don't think the decertification got any local TV coverage.  An article came out of the Fresno Bee, but that's all I've seen.  

There are no details on specific violations because I don't think the certifier has given it up.  It's pretty clear that the pasture requirement isn't being met.  Satellite images show a regular dairy.  The dust in my video gives another clue.  There is much more info on my blog linked in the article for anyone interested in the pasture issue.

Apparently another problem may be their proof that their organic herd is actually getting different feed and treatment than the rest of the herd.  In a drive by of the dairy, you can't tell that there is a split system.  Someone who has toured their operation may have better insight into how they keep them separated.

I too am very interested in the story of how this news came out.  It will be interesting to see where this all leads.

Amanda

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