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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.

A farm tractor in a field. Is dairy sustainable?

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.)

A cow in a field. Cow farts effect on the environment.

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.

A water nozzle outdoors. Do dairy farms waste water?

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.

Cows eating together. Dairy effects on the planet.

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!

A person feeding a calf a bottle of milk. Negative impacts of dairy.

THE POWER OF SOLAR POWER

California dairy farms are generating enough solar energy each year to power 30,000 homes. All that solar power makes for a bright future.

Solar panels in a sunny field. Is dairy bad for the planet?

The power

OF COWS

Watch how farmers are gearing up to reach carbon neutrality by 2050. By converting methane gas from cows into usable energy, they’re well on their way.