This is the love
that comes from the farms and is shared by the people who do the right things, from big to little.
All of the ways we do our part to ensure a better world for generations to come.
This CA dairy family has some unlikely neighbors! When the imperiled tricolored blackbirds began nesting at Diamond J Dairy, the Jonkmans delayed harvest to protect these birds. Get a birds-eye view of this family's success story and their commitment to farming sustainably.
CA dairy farmer Philip Verwey is determined to help improve air quality. And it’s working. By converting from diesel to electric, he’s managed to cut his dairy’s tractor-related emissions substantially. As a result of this game-changing idea, he’s been given the Innovation Center for US Dairy’s “Outstanding Dairy Farm Sustainability” award.
California dairy families continue to partner with local utilities to conserve energy and ensure a greener future. In fact, they have already saved over 55 million kilowatt-hours of energy, enough to supply electricity to more than 5,000 homes for a year.
More than 100 California dairy farms have installed solar energy systems, including Joseph Gallo Farms, which has the largest privately-owned system on a California dairy. "Sustainable farming has been a core value in our family starting with my grandfather," says third generation dairy farmer Peter Gallo.
California dairy families are turning to conservation and clean-energy to help reduce dependency on fossil fuels — and improving quality of life for all of us.
Cow power? It’s a thing. California dairy farms are reimagining renewable energy for a cleaner, more sustainable future.
California leads the world in reducing dairy methane emissions. The state will soon have a total of 80 digesters, which will reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 13 million tons in just their first 10 years of operation.
On California's dairy farms, every drop of water is used to its maximum benefit. Clean water cools milk and washes cows before being collected to flush manure from barn floors. And that’s not all! The water is then used to irrigate feed crops like corn and alfalfa. Nothing goes to waste.
The young women holding court in the Golden State.
Each year, California’s dairy districts select a special group of young women to represent the California dairy industry and champion the great dairy families from their communities.
2018 Princesses
Madeline H.
District 1 Dairy Princess
Austynn G.
District 1 First Alternate
Annabelle R.
District 1 Second Alternate
Jeanette F.
District 3 Dairy Princess
Megan B.
District 3 First Alternate
Sarah K.
District 3 Second Alternate
Grazia M.
District 4 Dairy Princess
Hannah G.
District 4 First Alternate
Tessa F.
District 4 Second Alternate
Emily B.
District 5 Dairy Princess
Sophia D.
District 6 Dairy Princess
Caroline L.
District 6 First Alternate
Jolene S.
District 7 Dairy Princess
Kiera S.
District 7 First Alternate
Monserrat V.
District 8 Dairy Princess
Elizabeth M.
District 8 First Alternate
Kaylee F.
District 9 Dairy Princess
Lindsay M.
District 9 First Alternate
Jenna K.
District 9 Second Alternate
The programs and initiatives nearest and dearest to our hearts.
Fuel up to play 60
What if you had the power to help make your school even better than it already is? Well, you do.
Welcome to Fuel Up to Play 60. It’s a fun program sponsored by dairy farmers throughout the U.S. and the National Football League that helps you make your school an even better place. And the best part? You get to put your ideas and plans into action to help everyone eat healthy and get active. Take fun challenges with your classmates along the way to have the chance to earn prizes and recognition!
The Great American Milk Drive
Milk is desperately needed in America’s Feeding Programs because it’s seldom donated. It’s one of the top five foods most desired. Families at food banks are missing out on milk in a big way. 37,000,000 food bank clients get less than 1 gallon per person per year.
Look for the Seal
