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


Mar 7, 20194 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...
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Jan 31, 20194 min read
Cows and the Environment: A California Perspective
There has been a recent surge of efforts to drastically change dietary choices in the name of environmental protection. These efforts...
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Dec 10, 20183 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...
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Nov 5, 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...
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Oct 16, 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...
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Oct 5, 20184 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...
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Aug 2, 20183 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...
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Jul 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...
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May 2, 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...
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Apr 2, 20182 min read
Bright ideas decrease reliance on fossil fuels
When it comes to energy use, California dairy farm families are implementing bright ideas to reduce their dependence on fossil fuels....
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Mar 1, 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...
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Feb 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...
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