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


Technology Helping Drive California’s Planet-Smart Dairy Future
Milk and dairy products play an important role as one of the most cost-effective sources of underconsumed nutrients—including potassium,...
Feb 11, 20214 min read


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....
Dec 30, 20204 min read


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...
Dec 3, 20204 min read


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...
Oct 29, 20204 min read


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 30, 20204 min read


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 17, 20203 min read


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...
Sep 3, 20203 min read


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....
Aug 4, 20203 min read


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...
Jul 2, 20203 min read


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...
May 28, 20203 min read


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 30, 20204 min read


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...
Apr 3, 20203 min read


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...
Mar 6, 20203 min read


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...
Feb 10, 20204 min read


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 30, 20192 min read


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...
Dec 5, 20193 min read


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 10, 20191 min read


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...
Nov 7, 20194 min read


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 31, 20194 min read


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)...
Oct 1, 20193 min read

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