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...
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The latest news about how California dairy farmers are being being planet smart
May 28, 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...
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Apr 30, 20204 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...
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Apr 3, 20203 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...
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Mar 6, 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...
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Feb 10, 20204 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...
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Dec 30, 20192 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...
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Dec 5, 20193 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...
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Nov 11, 20191 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...
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Nov 8, 20194 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...
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Oct 31, 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....
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Oct 1, 20193 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)...
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Sep 4, 20193 min read
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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Aug 1, 20194 min read
Feed is key to sustainability, and California leads the world
The diet of today’s California dairy cow is truly remarkable—a result of smart resource management and teamwork. There are a lot of...
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Jul 1, 20194 min read
California dairy farmers change up their soil strategy
Farmers are known to carry on the traditions of their ancestors. In fact, Legacy Ranches, in Pixley, California gets its name from how it...
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Jun 3, 20194 min read
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...
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May 1, 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...
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Apr 17, 20192 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...
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Mar 27, 20193 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”...
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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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