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Prior to the rule, each county issued land use permits based on different criteria, creating confusion for farmers, processors, lenders and even regulators.

See how New Zealand dairy producers are adopting sustainable practices.

There are risks associated with being too cautious and not adopting technology.

Nominations must be postmarked by July 11, 2014 for the $10,000 environmental stewardship award.

Energy use is a major cost for farms. Knowing where that money is going can be benefit to dairy producers.

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

Grazing and an on-farm cheese factory positions this California dairy for long-term sustainability.

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.

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.