Our last newsletter, Pioneering change through global leadership, was an update on California’s efforts to reduce dairy’s carbon “hoofprint” and fight climate change. Since then, Governor Brown and the state legislature approved another $99 million to support dairy methane reduction … Continue reading
Highlights: What You Need to Know About Preparing for Flooding & Evacuation An initial estimate of a dairy’s risk of flooding can be made by reviewing the property’s history and using FEMA’s flood mapping program. Even a short one-page, all-hazards … Continue reading
California, a longtime pioneer in fighting climate change, recently doubled down on its efforts by extending climate policies to 2030 and beyond. The state’s more than 1,300 dairy farm families are now partnering with Governor Brown to do their part … Continue reading
For more than two centuries, families in California have sustained their dairy farming legacy by passing down core values and refining the science of caring for the cows and the land. As they strive for continuous improvement, they are updating … Continue reading
June is dairy month—a time to celebrate nutrient rich, locally-produced dairy foods people love. It’s also a time for dairy farm families to reflect on their long history and many achievements. In the Golden State, we recognize the milestones our … Continue reading
California’s outdated system for protecting water quality is undergoing an overhaul. For Central Valley water users, this regulatory reform is long overdue. And while the changes that come with it won’t be easy, they provide farmers in the nation’s top … Continue reading
When legislators approved Senate Bill 1383 (Lara) last September, California became the first state to initiate plans for reducing dairy methane emissions. The law gives broad authority to the California Air Resources Board (ARB) to set aggressive goals for reducing … Continue reading
Doing more with less is part of the daily routine at California dairy farms. Running a dairy is increasingly challenging. What’s amazing is how California dairy families have managed these challenges, while making continuous improvements to efficiency and productivity. Ninety-nine … Continue reading
For more than a decade, California dairy organizations have worked shoulder to shoulder with conservationists to preserve and increase the state’s threatened tricolored blackbird population. Partners in this effort include Audubon California, California Farm Bureau Federation, Dairy Cares, Sustainable Conservation, … Continue reading
Despite a welcome wet start to California’s rainy season, long-term prospects for having enough water for agriculture in parts of the San Joaquin Valley are jeopardized by more than just drought. A new proposal by the State Water Resources Control … Continue reading