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Chief says Feb. 7 deadline makes it possible for more producers to apply.

Bob Giacomini and his four daughters are recognized for their commitment to conservation at their Northern California dairy and cheese-making operation.

Documentary shows how sustainable energy program is saving Vermont’s farms and environment.

This dairy farmers’ group and DFA have invested in a $12 million plant with high hopes for setting a new course in the marketing of more local, sustainable, traceable dairy products.

The driving force behind Farm Smart is to develop an easy-to-use tool that gives an accurate estimate of a farm’s carbon footprint.

Dan DeGroot’s guiding principles are his cows, employees and sustainability of the family farm business.

Green Valley Dairy is known for its green practices of recycling water, repurposing manure nutrients, conserving energy and producing electricity with its three anaerobic digesters.

Four multi-generational families run three separate enterprises – a 1,600-cow dairy, a bottling plant and composting business.

Animal agriculture critics say dairy cows eat feed that could be fed to starving people. This CAST study debunks these myths.

The net return from an integrated energy approach could be $50 to $200 per cow per year.