Join us for a one-day event that will:
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Showcase world-leading achievements and ongoing progress in planet-smart dairy farm practices
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Explore how policies, programs, research, and technological advancements can align to improve the sustainability and resiliency of family farms, while also better supporting the health well-being of vulnerable communities
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Demonstrate how dairy farmers are reducing climate emissions, improving protection of water and air, and helping fuel a clean energy future
Hosted by CA's Dairy Farmer Organizations:
The Summit is hosted by Dairy Cares, California Dairy Research Foundation, California Milk Advisory Board, California Dairy Quality Assurance Program, and the Dairy Council of California.
Official Event Partners:
We are proud to have the support of the industry’s leading organizations, including the California Dairy Campaign, California Dairies, Inc., California Farm Bureau Federation, Clover Sonoma, Dairy Farmers of America, Dairy Institute of California, Hilmar Cheese Company, Land O’Lakes, Inc., Milk Producers Council, Producer’s Dairy, Joseph Gallo Farms, Valley Milk, LLC, and Western United Dairies Foundation.
Frank Mitloehner
Professor & Air Quality Specialist
University of California, Davis
Jeff Simmons
President and CEO
Elanco Animal Health
Mary Ledman
Global Strategist – Dairy
Rabobank
Patrick Pulupa
Executive Officer
Central Valley Water Board
Angela Anderson
Director of Sustainable Dairy
Starbucks
Morning Sessions (8:30 am - 12:00 pm PT):
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California Planet-Smart Dairy: Our Commitment Continues
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Opportunities Abound
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Dairy’s Role in Global Food Systems, Healthy Diets, & Sustainable Lives
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A Comprehensive Toolkit Approach to Methane Reduction – Panel Discussion
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Dairy’s Role in Nourishing Future Generations
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Supply Chain Partnerships Advancing Sustainability – Panel Discussion
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From Climate Culprit to Climate Solution: The Cow Can Be the How
Afternoon Sessions (1:10 - 5:00 pm PT):
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The New Frontier: Tackling Enteric Emissions – Panel Discussion
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What Consumers Are Thinking & Saying About Sustainability
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Research Poster Session/ Networking Break
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Protecting Water Quality
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Water Quality Solutions – Panel Discussion
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Planet-Smart Dairy: Exploring New Horizons – Panel
The event will conclude with a visit from the Mobile Dairy Classroom and a reception from 5:30 - 7:00 pm PT at the Hyatt Place UC Davis.
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Thank You, Sponsors!
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The California Dairy Sustainability Summit is dedicated to supporting family dairy farms and promoting the widespread investment and adoption of technologies and practices that address environmental, financial, and energy challenges, along with cow health and comfort.
Contact Jennifer at jbingham@westcoastadvisors.com with any questions.