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


Fact vs. Fiction: Correcting Myths About California Dairy Methane Reduction Efforts
Over the past eight years, California’s dairy farms have collectively achieved an annual reduction of 5 million metric tons of methane (CO2e) and counting. This is important, as scientists agree that reductions in methane emissions are critical to slowing global warming. The world-leading effort has drawn some well-deserved attention. Unfortunately, there are several common myths and misconceptions about California dairy’s methane reduction programs. Let’s explore the misnome
Oct 315 min read


Worms Now Contributing to California’s Planet-Smart Dairy Efforts
Dairies deploy vermifiltration systems to reduce methane and improve water and nutrient management. California dairy farmers are...
Sep 254 min read


California Dairy’s Successful Methane Reduction Efforts Await Continued Funding
Earlier this year, Dairy Cares announced a major milestone in planet-smart dairy farming. California’s dairy farms have reduced annual...
Aug 294 min read


Sustainability. It’s Our Future.
Why I’m Speaking at the California Dairy Sustainability Summit Written by Jared Fernandes, Tulare County Dairy Farmer I was recently...
Jan 295 min read


Voters and Data Support Continuation of Dairy Climate-Smart Efforts
Public polling and policymakers have demonstrated approval of dairy methane reduction programs that are benefiting both local communities...
Oct 1, 20244 min read


Dairy Farmers Innovating for a Cooler Climate, Cleaner Air, and Overall Sustainability
Continuous innovation is allowing California’s dairy farmers to make a big difference for the planet. Climate scientists and leaders...
Nov 15, 20233 min read


Climate-Smart Cows: California Boosts Efforts to Reduce Methane with $25 Million Investment
California’s dairy sector is on a path to achieving climate neutrality by as early as 2027. Progress has been made through decades of...
Jul 28, 20234 min read


California’s Water-Smart Dairy Farmers Double Down on Resiliency
Dairy farmers are addressing water challenges to protect the well-being of their communities. Water scarcity is one of the greatest...
Mar 8, 20234 min read


California’s ‘Planet-Smart Dairy’ Picks Up Momentum
More investments in research and incentives are coming soon to further advance the development of planet-smart dairy farm practices....
Dec 19, 20223 min read


California Dairy Processors Innovate to Cut Emissions and Close Loops
While California dairy farmers have been busy adopting more planet-smart practices, so have the people who process and deliver milk. In...
Aug 11, 20223 min read


Dairy Delivers Methane Reduction
More incentives are needed to maintain progress and reach target by 2030 California’s climate policies are ambitious. More than $13.8...
Jul 9, 20213 min read

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