Is Organic Kosher?

Dear Rabbi:
I'm making the transition into observant Judaism. I've already incorporated many different aspects of Jewish life and practice in my own. The one thing that is most difficult for me is finding kosher meats in my area, specially lamb and red meat, which are meats I love to eat from time to time. Can I purchase organic meats instead, which are more accessible in my area and in this way observe Kashrut? Thanks!

Response:
The answer would depend upon what observant means to you. There are companies that ship kosher meat and organic kosher meat to your home. Some considerations for your process of deliberation:
    Meats that are simply organic but not slaughtered by a shochet (trained professional) with the appropriate health check, method, blessing and heksher (certification) are not considered kosher in accord with the real meaning of the word inside of traditional Judaism. And, those who keep kosher inside and outside their homes will not be able to eat in your home should you elect this approach. Community is a very important component of a meaningful Jewish life, where our practices come most fully alive. What are the community norms where you live and among those with whom will you pray and socialize? These are important considerations at this point in your journey.
    Meats that are kosher but not organic, do not have supervision of the animal's quality of life, or safe food intake (such as concerns about agrochemicals, antibiotics, etc).
    A third level of concern is are the laborers are paid appropriately and on-time (a separate mitzvah in Judaism from kosher). Recent events show that some kosher businesses also require ethical supervision, along with the technical certification given by a mashgiach (kosher supervisor).
   Can the packaging be recycled? (yet a different mitzvah, care for the environment).
   Does the company have an honorable business record?
   Does the company practice inclusive ahavas yisroel / ahavat yisrael? From my perspective as a woman rabbi, a final concern is whether charity given by the firm's earnings reflect inclusive support for all Jewish people and care for those of other nations, or will donations and vendors only be given to those who support and are involved in only a small segment's views and practices and voting patterns -- including discrimination against people like myself who are barred from holding inclusive prayer services in our own normal ways at the Kotel, with a Torah, while wearing our taleisim (prayer shawls)  and serving equally as rabbis and Jews in Israel and world-wide.