Video: Dairy Farmers Are Using This Important Tool to Meet Climate Goals
Discover the innovative approach dairy farmers are taking to reduce their environmental impact and meet climate goals. From reducing greenhouse gas emissions to sustainable farming practices, learn the trick that's making a significant difference in the dairy industry. Whether you're a farmer, environmentalist, or simply interested in sustainable living, this video reveals the surprising solution that's paving the way for a more eco-friendly future.
Sabino Ahlem-Herrera is a third-generation dairy farmer in Hilmar, California currently utilizing innovative technology like anaerobic digesters to trap methane gas and convert it into biogas, a form of pure energy. Only two percent of the state's public investment in methane reduction has gone to the dairy sector, yet this investment has driven a 30 percent reduction in methane emissions statewide.
Dr. Frank Mitloehner, air quality specialist and director of the UC Davis CLEAR Center, shares more about digesters and explains how current research at UC Davis is producing accurate data on their effectiveness and potential on dairy farms.