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Farm Sustainability

As caretakers of animals and the land, sustainability isn't just an initiative for our farmers – it's a way of life and a responsibility to future generations. At Dairy Farmers of America, we are constantly focused on finding new, innovative ways to conserve resources, reduce waste and work efficiently — on farms, in plants and on the road. We are committed to developing solutions and sharing them with others in order to give farm families the opportunity to work the same land for years to come.
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Farm Sustainability

As caretakers of animals and the land, sustainability isn't just an initiative for our farmers – it's a way of life and a responsibility to future generations. At Dairy Farmers of America, we are constantly focused on finding new, innovative ways to conserve resources, reduce waste and work efficiently — on farms, in plants and on the road. We are committed to developing solutions and sharing them with others in order to give farm families the opportunity to work the same land for years to come.

Achieving a sustainable future

Taking care of our planet isn't just an initiative — it's a responsibility that's taken to heart. As leaders in sustainability, we're working toward a net zero or net negative carbon footprint for our Cooperative and U.S. dairy. Here’s how we are achieving our commitment to a sustainable future:

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Click here to see DFA's social responsibility report
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Our sustainability pillars

Our people

We put our people first, on and off the farm. We want all of our employees and farmers to thrive, which is why we provide a safe place to work and support positive workplace culture.

Our planet

The success of our business – today and for future generations – relies on the health and well-being of our farmers' cows and the environment.

Our communities

We enrich our communities with the nutritional goodness of sustainable dairy, by providing a direct connection to where their food comes from and through ongoing community service efforts.

Sustainability in action

SERIOUS ABOUT SUSTAINABILITY

DFA farmer-owners are true sustainability doers. For generations, they’ve been dedicated to making sustainability an integral part of the dairy they produce. Thousands of dairy farmers across the country are recycling water up to 4x to reduce resource waste, creating energy using solar and wind, and even turning cow manure into power. Now that’s a serious commitment.
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LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR SUSTAINABILITY EFFORTS

Our affiliations

As leaders in the dairy industry, we're proud to advance sustainability initiatives in collaboration with the following organizations: 
  • Global Dairy Platform, committed to responsible and sustainable food production
  • International Dairy Federation, supporting dairy nutrition and sustainability research
  • Dairy Sustainability Framework, which developed a sustainability framework and criteria for the global dairy industry
  • Global Dairy Agenda for Action, demonstrating the dairy industry's support, work and alignment with the UN's Sustainability Development Goals

DFA's adoption of the U.S. Dairy Stewardship Commitment affirms our pledge to responsible dairy production as we nourish the communities we serve. For more information about social and environmental sustainability, visit U.S. DAIRY STEWARDSHIP COMMITMENT.

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