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Here in the Golden State, we’re at the forefront of the effort to create a cleaner, greener future for the generations that follow. Our farm families are world leaders in sustainable farming practices and producing nutritious, planet-smart dairy products that consumers love. California dairy farms have made tremendous progress in reducing their environmental footprint, and we’re committed to our mission to lead the world in sustainable farming.

Dairy farmers support the U.S. Dairy Stewardship Commitment, affirming the pledge to responsible dairy production as we nourish the communities we serve. For more information about the U.S. Dairy Stewardship Commitment, go to: http://commitment.usdairy.com/.

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California dairy farm families are focused on a cleaner, more sustainable future.

MOO-OVE OVER DIESEL

More than 99 California dairy farms are working to replace heavy-duty truck diesel with carbon-negative transportation fuel. That’s one “negative” that’s all positive.

REDUCING EMISSIONS IS OUR MISSION

Here in California, we’re on our way to reducing methane emissions by more than 50 MILLION METRIC TONS over the next 20 years. (We thought that deserved capital letters.)

WASTE NOT WANT NOT

On California 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. Virtually nothing goes to waste.

NO WASTE WASTED

More than 40% of feed ingredients used on California dairies are agricultural by-products, such as almond hulls, tomato pulp, and brewer's grain. That saves a ton of by-products from the landfill. Well, approximately 10,275 tons.

WORKING TO CREATE MORE WORK

The California dairy sector is responsible for approximately 180,000 jobs in the California economy. Simply stated, that’s a lot of jobs for the state!