Working Together for a Healthy Planet 

For generations, the people who have brought fresh, delicious milk and other wholesome dairy foods to America’s tables have also cared for the land and contributed to strong local communities and family businesses.

 

That same legacy is the foundation for what we are calling the U.S. Dairy Sustainability Commitment. All those involved in U.S. dairy — from local farmer to neighborhood grocer — are uniting to foster environmental sustainability while continuing to provide nutritious dairy products, support our communities, and strengthen our economic viability. We're joined by leading environmental, academic and scientific organizations from across the country and around the world.

 

Our first goal: Reduce greenhouse gas emissions for fluid milk by 25 percent by the year 2020.

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Sustainability in Practice Storybook

Many dairy businesses have already implemented sustainable practices in order to reduce environmental impact and lower operating costs. Read how these dairy businesses are making a difference, and see if any of their ideas can work for you.


What's New?

We’ve completed the industrywide study measuring the greenhouse gas emissions of fluid milk from farm to table.

  • Learn about the methodology used.
  • Check out some FAQ's about the study.
  • Take a look at some projects currently under way that will help us reduce our carbon footprint.

Upcoming Events

The Innovation Center will present, "Fluid Milk: Reducing Carbon Footprint and Generating Business Value" at the 2010 IDFA International Dairy Show, held September 13- 15 in Dallas.