Sustainable Dairy Farming
No one knows better than you that the future of your dairy farm depends on balancing practices and profits that sustain your land, resources and family. The stakes are evolving based on weather patterns, technology, market demand and more. What actions are you taking to remain resilient?
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Manure used to be viewed as a nuisance that had to be dealt with. Now, as fertilizer prices head north, it’s viewed as a regenerative way to cut costs while replenishing needed nutrients.
Secretary of Agriculture, Tom Vilsack, joined the stage at the 2023 International Dairy Federation World Dairy Summit in Chicago. Vilsack said that climate-smart agriculture creates an enormous opportunity for dairy.
It’s a “farm-to-flask” concept that promotes both upcycling and food waste reduction, starting from a base of dairy goodness.
John Deere and DeLaval have joined efforts to create the Milk Sustainability Center (MSC), a digital ecosystem to help dairy farmers improve the efficiency and sustainability of their operations.
The EPA and Hershey announced that $2 million will go towards supporting local dairy farmers. The Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay, in collaboration with Land O’Lakes will use funds to promote environmental goals.
What’s your 1-, 5- and 10-year plan? Sustainable personal growth comes from an intentional growth plan, yet few farmers have one for themselves.
There is a reason why dairy farmer Kip Siegler’s YouTube channel is growing. His upbeat personality and his ability to show viewers firsthand what it is like to farm in fast-paced videos resonates well with his audience.
When it comes to sustainability, longevity is certainly part of the equation at Redhead Creamery. This farm proves is investing on both sides of their businesses to drive their dairy forward.
Sustainability is crop farming at the next level. It is not a call to go hug a tree. Instead, sustainability is about turning dirt into soil.