About Dairy Cares
ABOUT DAIRY CARES
Sustainability is a way of life on California’s more than 1,100 family owned dairy farms.
Dairy farm families are supported by the dairy cooperatives, processors, trade associations, and other businesses involved in the state’s $20 billion dairy industry. These families are committed to caring for their animals and protecting our land, water, and air resources— all while providing nutritious and affordable dairy foods that support the health of millions of families. In 2001, the California dairy community came together to form a coalition called Dairy Cares, working collaboratively to ensure the long-term sustainability of our dairy farms.
Mission
Dairy Cares strives to ensure the long-term sustainability of California’s farming families through strong environmental stewardship, responsible animal care, and adherence to the core values of honesty, ethics, diligence, and community.
Members
Our members include Bar 20 Dairy Farms, California Dairies Inc., California Dairy Campaign, California Dairy Research Foundation, California Farm Bureau Federation, Clover Sonoma, Dairy Farmers of America, Dairy Institute of California, F & R Ag Services, GHD, Inc., Hilmar Cheese Co., HP Hood, LLC, Joseph Gallo Farms, Land O’Lakes, Inc., Milk Producers Council, Valley Milk, LLC., Yosemite Farm Credit, Zenith Insurance Company, and hundreds of families and businesses across California’s dairy communities.
National Alliance
Dairy Cares is a proud member of the U.S. Dairy Sustainability Alliance and supporter of the U.S. Dairy Stewardship Commitment.
Officers
Charles Ahlem, Chairman
Francis Pacheco, 1st Vice Chairman
Kevin Abernathy, 2nd Vice Chairman
Darrin Monteiro, Treasurer
Joshua Zonneveld, Secretary
Staff
Michael Boccadoro, Executive Director
Jennifer Bingham, Communications Director
J.P. Cativiela, Regulatory Director
Laura Kistner, Office Manager
Dairy Cares
Mailing:
1017 L Street, PMB #2223
Sacramento, CA 95814-3805
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