Dairy Cares

02/19/2026

Planning for the future can be challenging, especially for dairy farmers. That's why collaboration is critical. Join us at the Summit on March 24, as we work together to help CA's world-leading dairy farms continue to thrive today and well into the future. Register today at https://www.cadairysummit.com/

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The California Dairy Sustainability Summit recognizes world-leading achievements, while promoting the ongoing advancement of farming practices. California’s dairy farm families lead the way in implementing planet-smart technologies and strategies.

02/19/2026

Planning for the future can be challenging, especially for dairy farmers. That's why collaboration is critical. Join us at the Summit on March 24, as we work together to help CA's world-leading dairy farms continue to thrive today and well into the future.

01/27/2026

As the water scarcity challenge has evolved, California’s dairy farmers have continued to adapt, ensuring the most efficient use of each drop of water. In partnership with California Cattle Council, Dairy Cares recently released a new video about Water-Smart Dairy.
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In a world of increasing water scarcity, California dairy farmers are making every drop count. Responsible water use is central to how dairy farms operate an...

10/31/2025

Over the past eight years, California’s dairy farms have collectively achieved an annual reduction of 5 million metric tons of methane (CO2e) and counting. This is important, as scientists agree that reductions in methane emissions are critical to slowing global warming. The world-leading effort has drawn some well-deserved attention. Unfortunately, there are several common myths and misconceptions about California dairy’s methane reduction programs.
Read our latest article to explore the misnomers and learn the facts.

Over the past eight years, California’s dairy farms have collectively achieved an annual reduction of 5 million metric tons of methane (CO2e) and counting. This is important, as scientists agree that reductions in methane emissions are critical to slowing global warming. The world-leading effort h...

09/25/2025

Did you know...? Worm beds are wriggling their way onto a growing number of California dairy farms. It's called vermifiltration, and it's one of several key strategies farms are using to reduce methane and improve water and nutrient management. Click to read!

Dairies deploy vermifiltration systems to reduce methane and improve water and nutrient management. Worm beds are wiggling their way onto a growing number of California dairy farms. Millions of worms are being deployed to help break down and improve the recycling of manure via these vermifiltration....

02/27/2025

California dairy farmers put a lot of their own time, effort, and money into making their farms more sustainable. Perhaps one of the most outstanding examples is Jack de Jong, Co-founder, CEO, and Chair of Forever Feed Technologies. He’s also a third-generation California dairy farmer. Inspired by the idea of growing high-quality feed with less water on his farm, Jack partnered to create the world’s largest automated sprouted grain grow system —just the start of the Forever Feed vision that’s now coming to life.

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Hear from Jack and other farmers at the California Dairy Sustainability Summit on March 25.
https://www.dairycares.com/post/dairy-farmer-s-startup-is-sprouting-up-and-sparking-interest

02/06/2025

For the past several years, the California Dairy Sustainability Summit has helped bring attention to dairy farmers’ leadership and the need for practical, workable approaches to continue advancing sustainable farming practices. Find out what "sustainability" really means to a Tulare County dairy farmer and why he'll be speaking up at this year's event.

Why I’m Speaking at the California Dairy Sustainability Summit Written by Jared Fernandes, Tulare County Dairy FarmerI was recently asked to speak at the California Dairy Sustainability Summit, on a panel about who’s driving sustainability. My initial response was that I’m not sure I’m your ...

01/21/2025

Registration is now open for the 2025 California Dairy Sustainability Summit! Join us in Visalia on March 25 as we promote innovative and practical approaches to keep California's dairies on the leading edge. Registration includes full access to sessions, breakouts, the Expo Hall, and all meals: breakfast, lunch, and closing reception. Enjoy a full day of learning and networking together as we continue to lead the way in nourishing lives through sustainable dairy farming.

Sign up today at https://myaglife.com/events-cdss/

This Summit is cohosted by Dairy Cares, REAL CALIFORNIA MILK, California Dairy Research Foundation, California Dairy Quality Assurance Program, and Dairy Council of California.

10/22/2024

Save the date! California dairy farmers are on the leading edge of sustainability. This leadership comes with both challenges and opportunities.

The 2025 California Dairy Sustainability Summit aims to help dairy families as they continue to look forward and plan for the future of their operations.

10/18/2024

This week, the California Cattle Council released a critical report conducted by ERA Economics, “Economic Analysis of California Dairy Consolidation, Attrition, and Policy Leakage.” The data driven analysis examined industry trends and the potential impacts of direct regulation of dairy methane emissions. Key findings include:

▪️ Statistical tests found NO evidence that adoption of dairy digesters is causing consolidation to larger dairies. Consolidation is driven by other factors.
▪️ Eliminating Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) credits and directly regulating methane emissions would cause:
❌ $675 million in direct annual net losses to California dairies, not including impacts to local communities or other businesses,
❌ Significant emissions leakage of 1.43 MMTCO2e as milk production shifts to other states,
❌ Abandoned digester projects, resulting in loss of an additional 2.44 to 3.51 MMTCO2e.
▪️ Small farms would be negatively impacted disproportionately by the increased regulation.

Find the Executive Summary and Media Release here:

RESEARCH ECONOMIC ANALYSIS The California Cattle Council released a new report, “Economic Analysis of California Dairy Consolidation, Attrition, and Policy Leakage.” The data driven economic analysis, conducted by ERA

03/01/2024

There's an important connection between the health of people & our planet. 🫂⚕️🌎Watch registered dietitian Ashley Rosales explain why milk & dairy foods are good for both! 🥛🧀🐄


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Find out from Registered Dietitian Ashley Rosales how California dairy farmers’ efforts to advance sustainable farming practices are important for promoting ...