North America Vs. Global Supply
Some American beef producers are expanding into the organic beef niche by exporting boxed beef from South America. While this is in technical accordance with the rules of the National Organic Program, it does not follow the spiritual status quo of the American organic movement. To make way for more pasture to raise cattle, great swaths of South American rainforest have been clear-cut, which puts South American beef at a disadvantage because most consumers don't want to be indirectly responsible for deforestation. Additionally, the ecological advantage of raising cattle on clean land without added chemical inputs in their feed is greatly diminished when the beef is shipped within the range of approximately 5,000 to 10,000 miles (8,000 to 16,000 km) to reach American markets.
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