California’s Planet-Smart Dairies: A Model for National Climate Efforts
2020 has been a historic year, and the only thing for certain in 2021 is more change. President-elect Joe Biden will reenter the U.S....
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The latest news about how California dairy farmers are being being planet smart
- Dec 3, 2020
- 4 min
California Dairy Organizations Host 900+ in Successful Virtual Summit
California’s dairy farmers are leading change and making significant progress in reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and advancing...
- Oct 29, 2020
- 4 min
Hear from 50+ Expert Speakers at the Virtual California Dairy Sustainability Summit
Dairy farmers, state officials, technology providers, researchers, and partners will speak at the virtual California Dairy Sustainability...
- Sep 30, 2020
- 4 min
Dairy electric feed mixers bring a breath of fresh air
Brightly colored stand mixers are increasingly popular kitchen tools. But did you know that stationary, electric mixers are also becoming...
- Sep 17, 2020
- 3 min
California Dairy Sustainability Summit Goes Virtual
Dairy farmers, policymakers, technology providers, and researchers will connect digitally this November 5th and 6th to promote the...
- Sep 3, 2020
- 3 min
Low-Carbon Dairy: Cows present tremendous mitigation opportunity
As Californians continue to endure the COVID-19 outbreak, we need to know we are working toward a better future. The pandemic has further...
- Aug 4, 2020
- 3 min
Dairy Methane Reduction Programs: Providing great bang for the buck
California dairy methane reduction programs are providing a valuable mitigation strategy in the state’s efforts to fight climate change....
- Jul 2, 2020
- 3 min
Dairy’s shrinking water footprint: A key piece of the SGMA puzzle
The implementation of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) and and other anticipated water restrictions pose major...
- May 28, 2020
- 3 min
College students earn scholarships through Dairy’s Future Leaders contest
California’s leading dairy organizations have announced the winners of the Dairy’s Future Leaders college student writing contest. The...
- Apr 30, 2020
- 4 min
In schools, restaurants, or at home—dairy helps sustain us
In the United States and other developed countries, the concept of sustainable food is often viewed through a narrow lens, focused solely...
- Apr 3, 2020
- 3 min
Dairy farms help preserve California's tricolored blackbirds
California’s family dairy farmers are helping save a threatened species—the tricolored blackbird. By allowing the birds to nest in a safe...
- Mar 6, 2020
- 3 min
Join California dairy farmers in their world-leading, planet-smart efforts
A letter from Charles “Chuck” Ahlem, a California dairy farmer On behalf of the California dairy community, we invite you to join us for...
- Feb 10, 2020
- 4 min
Dairy farms fuel a cleaner San Joaquin Valley: Sustaining jobs, fighting climate change, and more
There’s a new wave of renewable fuel, and it’s coming from California’s family dairy farms. As the state works toward ambitious climate...
- Dec 30, 2019
- 2 min
Dairy farmers continue collaborative efforts to address community drinking water
The California dairy community has long been dedicated to improving groundwater protection, and this commitment will only grow in the new...
- Dec 5, 2019
- 3 min
2020 California Dairy Sustainability Summit agenda takes head-on approach to challenges
The California Dairy Sustainability Summit will return to Sacramento on March 25-26, 2020, providing an even more robust and impactful...
- Nov 11, 2019
- 1 min
Dairy's Future Leaders - College Student Writing Contest
Win a $1,000 Scholarship! The grand-prize winner will receive a $1,000 scholarship and will be invited (expenses paid) to share their...
- Nov 8, 2019
- 4 min
Early Bird Registration Announced for California Dairy Sustainability Summit
Organizers of the California Dairy Sustainability Summit have opened registration and announced speakers, sponsors, and event partners...
- Oct 31, 2019
- 4 min
New incentive opportunity helps conserve water and boosts environmental performance
New irrigation and fertilization technology, which conserves water and reduces environmental impacts, could soon spread to many dairies....
- Oct 1, 2019
- 3 min
CA dairy farms reach major milestone in climate goal
Methane reduction efforts on track for positive impacts on climate and more The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA)...
- Sep 4, 2019
- 3 min
Cows and Climate: New Series on YouTube
Curious about the connection between cows and climate? Dairy Cares’ new YouTube series can help satisfy that curiosity. The short videos...
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