Tag Archives: Sustainability

Dairy PLUS: Advancing Sustainable Practices to Reduce Nutrient Surpluses and Greenhouse Gas Emissions

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) and the California Dairy Research Foundation (CDRF) are now accepting grant applications through the Dairy PLUS program from dairies for the installation of equipment and the implementation of practices that result in long-term methane emissions reductions and nutrient surplus reductions. At Sustainable Conservation, we are committed to…

2023 California Leopold Conservation Award Finalist Profile: Bowles Farming Company Inc.

Sustainable Conservation is proud to help coordinate the California Leopold Conservation Award (LCA,) now in its 18th year! Given in honor of renowned conservationist Aldo Leopold, the award recognizes landowners who inspire others with their exemplary dedication to land, water, and wildlife habitat management on private, working lands. Since 2006, the award has recognized California…

Building a Sustainable Economy: Meet Adán Ortega

Behind every environmental win in California are the people who work to make collaboration and progress possible. We couldn’t do what we do every day without folks who are willing to think differently, see possibilities, and make change together. We sat down with Adán Ortega, long-time Board member and supporter, to learn about why he…

Dairy Summit Showcases Environmental Progress, Challenges

A Path Forward, Together Farmers, trade groups, state agencies, academics and Sustainable Conservation staff filled the sold-out, inaugural California Dairy Sustainability Summit in Sacramento last week to showcase how the Golden State’s dairy industry is moving the needle on sustainability. Critical issues like conserving water, protecting air quality and water, boosting renewable energy and reducing…