On July 6th, the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) announced grant awards for 40 additional dairy digester projects under its Dairy Digester Research and Development Program (DDRDP). With 40 projects already in operation or in various stages of … Continue reading
When it comes to being environmental stewards, California dairy farmers have a lot to be proud of. Through increasing efficiency and advancing cow health and nutrition, farms in the Golden State have been reducing their carbon “hoofprint” for decades. Taking … Continue reading
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For dairy farmers, sustainability means making decisions today by considering how those choices will serve the animals, the environment, and their family and community well into the future. California dairy farmers have been advancing their use of technology for more … Continue reading
Dairy Cares, March 2018 When it comes to energy use, California dairy farm families are implementing bright ideas to reduce their dependence on fossil fuels. Dairies are increasingly turning to energy-use-efficiency, conservation, and clean-energy technologies. Dairy farmers are partnering with … Continue reading
CDQAP February 2018 eNewsletter Share this Page
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) awarded $9.64 million in grant funding to 17 dairy farms for their proposed projects to improve manure management. The inaugural recipients of the Alternative Manure Management Program (AMMP) represent a wide range … Continue reading
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2018-CDQAP-January-Newsletter Share this Page
The beginning of the year is a time for reflection and resolutions, and dairy is in the buzz. Whether it’s in social circles or social media, there seems to be a lot of discussion about dairy’s role in a sustainable … Continue reading