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The latest news about how California dairy farmers are being being planet smart


CA’s dairy farmers on their way toward planet-smart goals
California’s dairy families are world leaders in planet-smart farming. As Time magazine put it, “California already has a Green New...
Jun 3, 20194 min read


Recommendations for advancing water quality protection
On April 2, Central Valley dairies reached an important milestone in their efforts to protect groundwater. After several years of...
May 1, 20194 min read


Save the Date: California Dairy Sustainability Summit Announces 2020 Dates
Dairy industry stakeholders, dairy operators, and policymakers will return to Sacramento March 25-26, 2020, to showcase California’s...
Apr 17, 20192 min read


Dairies dig into expanding manure’s role in healthy soils
During his first few days in office, California Governor Gavin Newsom noted that healthy soils are important and an “interesting passion”...
Mar 27, 20193 min read


Cow Pies in the Sky: The Reality on Cows and Climate Goals
It’s time to address the “cow” in the room. By that, we mean any potentially cow-centric misconceptions or ideas about fighting climate...
Mar 6, 20194 min read


Dairy farmers and regulators “mixing” their way toward cleaner air in the San Joaquin Valley
Dairy farmers in the San Joaquin Valley have a long history of working with the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District...
Jan 7, 20193 min read


First-ever California Dairy Sustainability Summit builds momentum for continued collaboration
The California Dairy Sustainability Summit took place November 27 -28 in Sacramento and was a first-of-its kind success for the state’s...
Dec 10, 20183 min read


Innovative research to be discussed at inaugural California Dairy Sustainability Summit
California dairy farmers have a long history of working with researchers to advance their farming practices. Farmers support cutting-edge...
Nov 5, 20183 min read


Press Release: Changing Manure Management Would Significantly Reduce Dairy Methane Emissions
Study is the most detailed “whole dairy” methane analysis ever conducted in California (SACRAMENTO, CA – Oct. 16, 2018) New research...
Oct 16, 20183 min read


California Dairy Sustainability Summit: Further improving economic and environmental sustainability
Leading dairy organizations have united to host the inaugural California Dairy Sustainability Summit on November 27-28, 2018 at the...
Oct 5, 20184 min read


Water-Smart Dairy: Farmers conserve and protect water using precision technologies
More than 20 dairy farmers across California have been pioneering the use of subsurface drip irrigation to grow feed crops, including...
Sep 10, 20184 min read


California doubles down on climate-smart dairy
On July 6th, the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) announced grant awards for 40 additional dairy digester projects...
Aug 2, 20183 min read


A lesson in planet-smart dairy
When it comes to being environmental stewards, California dairy farmers have a lot to be proud of. Through increasing efficiency and...
Jul 2, 20183 min read


Robots help carry on dairy family traditions
For dairy farmers, sustainability means making decisions today by considering how those choices will serve the animals, the environment,...
Jun 5, 20183 min read


California dairy farms provide valuable careers
California dairy farms play a key role in the state’s economy and food system. About 190,000 in-state jobs depend on dairy farming and...
May 2, 20183 min read


A legacy lights the way
Dr. Gonca Pasin’s passion was bright and fueled with endless energy. As the executive director of the California Dairy Research...
Mar 21, 20182 min read


Dairy families and CDFA partner on new ways to reduce methane
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) awarded $9.64 million in grant funding to 17 dairy farms for their proposed...
Mar 1, 20182 min read


Spread the butter and the word: California dairies showcase their role in a sustainable food system
Originally Published in January 2018, Updated in 2022 The beginning of the year is a time for reflection and resolutions, and dairy is in...
Feb 1, 20182 min read


E-News Archive
We've reorganized our e-news. To read articles published prior to January 2018, please access the archive.
Jan 24, 20181 min read

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