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


Shining Light on California Dairy’s Environmental Leadership and the Urgent Need to Address Water Scarcity
California agriculture is a world leader in promoting resiliency and climate preparedness. However, there is a critical need to address water scarcity challenges.
Dec 184 min read


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 Sustainability Summit Returns to Visalia in March 2026
Last year’s California Dairy Sustainability Summit received more than 475 participants, including more than 100 dairy farmers. The Summit...
Sep 164 min read


Recognizing Water Quality Progress
California dairy farmers are helping ensure clean drinking water in rural communities, while working to better protect groundwater...
Jul 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


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 and Almond Groups Partner on Healthy Soils Research
UC Davis evaluates use of compost pellets made from dairy manure and almond twigs. Building healthy soils has tremendous benefits....
Aug 31, 20214 min read

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