We adhere to the USDA’s national organic standards. These standards mandate that cattle must be raised using organic management practices and that organically raised livestock must be separated from non-organically raised animals. No growth enhancing hormones or sub-therapeutic antibiotics are allowed. The cattle must also be fed 100% organically produced feed that is free of animal by-products, have access to the outdoors, shade, exercise areas, fresh air, and direct sunlight. They must also have access to pasture.