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This group discusses organic farming, sustainable agriculture and vegeterianism. Topics tend to orientate mainly around the feeding and health of dairy cows. Some Topics include Dairy Management and Nutrition,Genetics,Late breaking News to Dairy Farmers, US Dairy Policy, Farms for Sale, Dispersals, Feed For Sale, Rip Offs, and more. E-dairy also has a web page . This newsgroup is based in New Zealand and has a definite international feel to it.