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“By working together, we can ensure that our actions are truly sustainable—economically, socially and environmentally—so we can continue our important work of providing nutritious, enjoyable, and affordable dairy foods.”
- Josh Zonneveld, 3rd Generation CA Dairy Farmer

California dairy farmers are leading the way with planet-smart practices.

'Planet-Smart Dairy' means producing more nutrient-rich milk with less water, less energy, and fewer fossil fuels. It's about dairy farmers being 'smart' with how they conserve and protect our shared resources.
California dairy farmers are reducing greenhouse gas emissions, generating renewable energy, and producing carbon-negative transportation fuel.


California dairy farmers use water-smart management practices to conserve and protect this precious and increasingly scarce resource.

California dairy farmers are world leaders in energy-smart practices. They are reducing usage and generating clean, renewable energy.

California dairy farmers are resource-smart, continually improving how they manage and protect our shared water, land, and air.

California dairy farmers are making significant efforts to help clean the San Joaquin Valley air.
Ninety-nine percent of California dairy farms are owned and operated by families, who serve as dedicated stewards of the land, environment, and animal well-being. They are partnering with the state and others to invest in innovative practices that will allow them to continue providing nutrient-rich, affordable foods, while working to protect the planet—helping meet the health needs of people and creating a more secure and resilient food system.


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