California Dairies Cut Methane Emissions by 5 Million Tons
August 7, 2025 | 1 min to read
California’s dairy sector has achieved a significant milestone by reducing methane emissions by 5 million metric tons annually, demonstrating its commitment to sustainable farming while fulfilling its essential role in food production. This reduction stems from innovative on-farm projects aimed at enhancing manure management and boosting milk production efficiency. The state is leading the nation in dairy production and is on track to meet its goal of a 40 percent reduction in livestock methane emissions by 2030.
California’s dairy sector has reached a monumental milestone in sustainable farming with its announcement in reducing methane emissions by 5 million metric tons annually.
This accomplishment showcases the state’s dairy farms’ strong commitment to enhancing environmental efficiency while still maintaining its critical role in food production. The reduction of methane emissions is accomplished through innovative on-farm projects that focus on improving manure management and increasing milk production efficiency.
California’s dairy sector leads the nation in milk production and dairy foods. According to a press release, the state is more than two-thirds of the way towards the ambitious goal of reducing livestock methane emissions by 40 percent below 2013 levels by 2030. The state is the only jurisdiction with such a target set in statute in 2016.
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