“Invest In Our Planet” is the theme of this year’s Earth Day, Friday, April 22. Now is the time for the unstoppable courage to preserve and protect our health, our families, our livelihoods… together, we must Invest In Our Planet. Because a green future is a prosperous future.

We invite you to participate in our Earth Day social media campaign.

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#EarthDay (April 22)
#DairySustainable
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Key Messages – Sustainability: Reducing Greenhouse Gases (GHG’s) and food waste

  • Dairy is good for you and made with care for the planet. From the farm to your fridge, U.S. dairy is taking steps to reduce food waste and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
  • The carbon footprint of a glass of milk is two-thirds less than it was 70 years ago, yet it still has the same nutritional benefits and great taste.
  • U.S. dairy innovates for the future – in new products, technologies and on-farm practices that will contribute to healthier people, planet and animals. Today, there are dairy farms across the country that are using new technologies to turn manure into biogas that powers local communities while helping to eliminate food waste from local businesses.

Farmers can help deliver these messages and spotlight dairy’s critical role in the path to a greener planet with these social posts!

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Sample Social Posts 

Social Post #1  

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Ever wondered what happens to cow 💩 on a dairy farm? Some dairy farmers convert cow poop into power. Other farmers use cow poop to fertilize crops, part of a sustainable cycle that allows dairy farmers to make nutritious foods available to people. Find out how dairy farmers are making progress on their own farms toward a greener planet. https://www.americandairy.com/sustainability/manure-management/ #EarthDay #DairySustainable #InvestInOurPlanet

Social Post #2

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Some dairy farms don’t only milk cows, but they also turn food waste into energy. Find out how dairy farmers are taking what you eat and using it to power their farms and communities. https://www.americandairy.com/dairy-diary/reinford-farms-of-mifflintown-pa-2018-outstanding-dairy-farm-sustainability/ #EarthDay #DairySustainable #InvestInOurPlanet

Social Post #3

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Farmers want a sustainable environment – just like you. Find out how dairy farmers are making progress on their own farms – from less greenhouse gases to cleaner water and richer soil – and toward a greener planet. https://www.americandairy.com/dairy-diary/5-conservation-practices-on-dairy-farms/ #EarthDay #DairySustainable #InvestInOurPlanet