CONCLUSION Opportunities for dairies to reduce their GHG emissions are rapidly expanding. On the supply side, an increasing array of standards can now measure and reward dairies for implementing practices and technologies that reduce GHG emissions or sequester carbon. On the demand side, virtually every company with retail consumers is under pressure to reduce its GHG emissions. Food and agriculture companies in particular are under intense pressure to reduce emissions from their supply chains. Finally, the offset market is expected to intensify and grow between now and 2030. In short, there are meaningful opportunities for dairies to take advantage of these market demands if they act soon.
NEXT STEPS Dairies interested in enhancing the environmental sustainability of their operations should consider these next steps:
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Evaluate and select a tool like FARM-ES to conduct an initial GHG inventory of your dairy. This will help you determine the greatest opportunities for reduction and potential payback. Review the projects receiving USDA funds under the Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities 32 to determine if they are a fit for your operations and then reach out to projects that could provide funding to implement sustainability practices on your dairy. Learn more about the potential programs in which your dairy can participate. Resources such as The Context Network’s “Ag Carbon - Get Smart Stay Smart” report and subscription service may be useful to Allied members.
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Select one or more insetting programs, such as the Value Change Initiative, to research in more detail.
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