In Wisconsin, the Krusenbaums have been working to make low-input dairy farming a viable, profitable alternative to conventional dairying. Published as CIAS Research Brief #16

The amount of labor and the labor distribution associated with producing organic pork in a seasonal or continuous production system is an important issue. This research from Iowa State University evaluates pig flow and labor needs for two organic pork production systems.

The objective of this report is to evaluate alternative premium payments and structures for organic pork production by examining the increase of costs involved in expanding a seasonal (summer only farrowing) organic pork production system to continuous production of organic hogs. Iowa State University, ASL-R1784C.

In 1998, the WVU College's Division of Plant and Soil Sciences decided to convert its Horticulture Farm from a unit where traditional practices were used to one where organic production practices will be exclusively used and to engage in research to address questions and concerns of organic growers.

This publication reviews nutrition and management practices that allow producers to raise pigs under natural conditions or in a manner that allows for organic certification. An extensive list of requirements for organic production of pork has been established and is discussed. From University of Minnesota Extension Service.