That is true that USDA organic can be finished on on usda grain, but that is not true for 100% grass fed usda organic.
The main difference between 100% grass fed usda organic and grass fed is that grass fed beef can be injected with growth hormones and antibiotics. 100% usda grass fed organic is not allowed to be labeled organic if it is injected with growth hormones or antibiotics. Our cattle would have to be pulled out of our organic program if they get sick and need antibiotics. Also usda organic cattle can be fed in feed lots with usda approved grains. Our usda organic cattle are third party verified by (GAP) that is the global animal protection agency. This means that a third party comes out to monitor if the cattle are free to roam and graze their entire life. Also they monitor if the cattle are humanely treated. For example our cattle are not allowed to live in a high stress environment on a concrete slab, they are not allowed to ever be shocked with a electric cattle prod, they are not allowed to be crushed with a hydraulic squeeze chute, they are not allowed to be put on over crowed cattle trucks or even transported over 50 miles. So there is a lot that goes into these certifications and everyone in the paleo community should be aware of these certifications before you purchase your grass fed beef.
