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peer-reviewed research article

Survey quantifies cost of organic milk production in California

authors

Leslie J. Butler, Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics, UC Davis

publication information

California Agriculture 56(5):157-162. DOI: 10.3733/ca.v056n05p157. September-October 2002.

Summary

While total costs of production are higher for organic dairies, higher prices paid for organic milk may more than offset the costs.

author affiliations

L.J. Butler is Marketing Economist, Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics, UC Davis.