Sustainability has become a prominent social topic in the 21st century. People are caring more about the environment than ever before, and the impact of human activities on the planet has grown to become a central issue as we look to the future. NMPF recognizes the importance of addressing the "carbon footprint" of our industry, while promoting programs that help make dairy farms as environmentally-conscious as possible. We also believe it’s important to educate consumers about the benefits that dairy farms bring to the environment, as they produce a highly-nutritious food using animals that help recycle forage and grains.
Dairy Industry Commits to Reducing Greenhouse Gases, Increasing Business Opportunities Across Value Chain - June 25, 2008
The outcome of the dairy industry's first Sustainability Summit presented an action plan to help measure and reduce dairy's carbon footprint. For more information, please see the full press release.
Dairy Industry Comes Together in Sustainability Initiative to Encourage Innovation, Address Environmental Stewardship - April 17, 2008
NMPF, Dairy Management Inc. (DMI), and the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) announced the formation of a partnership between the three organizations in an effort to address sustainability in the dairy industry.
The full release is available here.
