Facts Proudly Organic and Farmer-Owned Since 1988 Dairy has been one of the fastest growing segments of the organic foods industry. According to the Organic Trade Association, sales of organic milk in 2007 were over $1.3 billion but only accounted for 2.7 percent of the nation's total milk sales, up from 1.7 percent the previous year. Organic milk can cost considerably more than standard milk; the national price premium for organic milk averages $1.99. However, consumer demand continues to grow at an annual rate approaching 20 percent. Organic milk is now available in nearly all retail food stores.
The expected salary in organic can vary depending on how much you sell. And depending on what you sell Sales were at $432.5 Million It is $27.50 per/ cwt example for around here Some sample beef prices are USDA choice/ $2.20lb Some pork prices are $1.25 Carcass
Description: The Dairy Program Associate will be responsible for production- related duties primarily in the dairy production areas. Duties: Perform order entry within the ERP system as needed. Issue purchase orders and transfers. Communicate with plants on production needs and issues. Utilize production planning, dairy forecasting, and sales projections worksheets. Maintain inventories at a just in time basis to meet ingredient and private label customer orders.