The 2013 U.S. Dairy Sustainability Awards recognized eight dairy operations from across the dairy supply chain. These leaders in sustainability were honored in April 2013 for the model programs and processes that contribute to healthy products, healthy communities and a healthy planet for future generations. Click the links below to learn more about the winners and their outstanding stewardship practices.

(Winners of the 2013 U.S. Dairy Sustainability Awards [from left to right]: Dan Rice, Prairieland Dairy; Steve Ballard, Ballard Family Dairy & Cheese; Renee Jacobs, Green Valley Dairy; Kam Fierstine, Unilever; Mark Petersen, Petersen Dairy Farm; Dan DeGroot, Skyridge  Farms​)

Outstanding Dairy Farm Sustainability

• Petersen Dairy Farm of Appleton, Wis.
• Prairieland Dairy of Firth, Neb.
• Skyridge Farms of Sunnyside, Wash.

• Honorable Mention: McCarty Family Farms of Rexford, Kan.

Outstanding Dairy Processing & Manufacturing

• Unilever of Henderson, Nev.

Outstanding Achievement in Energy Efficiency

• Ballard Family Dairy & Cheese of Gooding, Idaho

Outstanding Achievement in Renewable Energy 

• Green Valley Dairy of Karkow, Wis.

• Honorable Mention: Fulper Family Farmstead of Lambertville, N.J.