The diet of today’s California dairy cow is truly remarkable—a result of smart resource management and teamwork. There are a lot of people involved in feeding cows—all working together, communicating regularly, and using science and research to continually improve. To … Continue reading
Vigilance in Your Hiring Process Tips to Protect Your Farm from Undercover Activists By Allyson Jones-Brimmer, Director of Industry Relations, Animal Agriculture Alliance The non-profit, multi-species Animal Agriculture Alliance works to protect food security and is an important partner in … Continue reading
Farmers are known to carry on the traditions of their ancestors. In fact, Legacy Ranches, in Pixley, California gets its name from how it began—a herd of 15 pasture-raised cows in the 1930s that were hand-milked on the side of … Continue reading
California’s dairy families are world leaders in planet-smart farming. As Time magazine put it, “California already has a Green New Deal,” and it includes the state’s family dairy farms. Through a collaborative effort, the state is working to demonstrate … Continue reading
During his first few days in office, California Governor Gavin Newsom noted that healthy soils are important and an “interesting passion” of his. His words confirm that the state will continue to support farmers and ranchers in nurturing the soil … Continue reading
It’s time to address the “cow” in the room. By that, we mean any potentially cow-centric misconceptions or ideas about fighting climate change. California has made great progress as a long-time leader in the effort to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) … Continue reading
“Dairy Ingredients for Tomorrow’s Marketplace” Early bird discount and ADPI Member rate ends on February 4, 2019. For more Information and Registration details, click HERE. Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort (formally the Fess Parker Resort) in Santa Barbara, CA Come and … Continue reading
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CDQAP Recognized at California Dairy Sustainability Summit By Denise Mullinax, Assistant Director, CDQAP The 20th anniversary of the California Dairy Quality Assurance Program (CDQAP) was marked with a milk toast at the inaugural California Dairy Sustainability Summit this past November … Continue reading
Dairy farmers in the San Joaquin Valley have a long history of working with the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District (SJVAPCD) to improve air quality. Through this partnership, regulatory officials and dairy farmers have created innovative pathways to … Continue reading