Eating with sustainability in mind is probably not a foreign topic to earthday365’s readers. What many people might not know though is dairy farmers’ role in helping to fuel the world and the future. Dairy farmers are dedicated to producing nutritious products that nourish people through all life stages and taking care of their animals and land throughout the entire way.

Dairy farmers don’t just talk the sustainability talk, but walk the sustainability walk. The Dairy Community is committed to healthier, more sustainable, and more equitable food systems to nourish people, the planet, and communities for generations to come! They’ve set aggressive Sustainability Goals to achieve by 2050:

• GHG neutrality
• Optimize water usage while maximizing recycling
• Improve water quality through enhanced manure and nutrient management

So how do we eat to fuel our future? How do we eat for the planet while ensuring we are maximizing good nutrition? Check out these 3 tips to support your pledge to eat sustainably while fueling your body with nutritious and delicious dairy!

1. Eat more plant-based meals and snacks.
   • Dairy can be the star of an entrée or make a nice addition to a meal to boost nutrition and flavor. Dairy and plants pair well together to make a superfood power couple!
2. Shop local and foods in season.
   • It might be a surprising fact to learn that dairy is indeed a local product and one of the foods that is always in season. Milk travels from farm to grocery store in about 48 hours.
3. Cooking at home.
   • Dairy is a versatile food that can have many applications in different cultures and cuisines. Cooking for one or cooking for many, dairy is an affordable and available option to include in your next meal.