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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
5 days ago5 min read
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Worms Now Contributing to California’s Planet-Smart Dairy Efforts
Dairies deploy vermifiltration systems to reduce methane and improve water and nutrient management. Â California dairy farmers are...
Sep 254 min read
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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