California Cows shares facts, data, and real stories about how cattle and dairy farmers protect water, steward land, and support communities across the state.
Sacramento, California
Joined February 2026
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Did you know? California is home to 13,694 cattle ranches, and nearly all are family owned. Ranching families steward 38 million acres of rangelands and forests, helping preserve open space and working lands for future generations. Learn more: calcows.com
Research @CalResilient shows managed cattle grazing helps reduce wildfire fuel loads, support biodiversity, improve carbon sequestration, and maintain critical wildlife habitat. In California, 38 million acres of rangelands and forests are managed through grazing. #CAGrazing
Today, we’re celebrating the people who help ensure nutritious milk and dairy foods are part of each school meal. From dairy farmers and delivery drivers to school nutrition professionals, thank you for helping nourish the next generation.
#WorldSchoolMilkDay
See how California agriculture is helping fuel student success.
Watch highlights from the California Cattle Council’s Fueling Our Future: Nutrition, Sustainability & Student Success event. youtu.be/PA9PGbCnEsE
For California's dairy and beef farmers, fall is a season of preparation.
Around the state, farmers and ranchers are working to prepare for the months ahead by managing feed supplies, monitoring herd health, and preparing their operations for cooler weather.
California farmers and ranchers are advancing projects that benefit both communities and the environment. Stock ponds not only provide water for livestock, but also support wildlife habitat, groundwater sustainability, and wildfire response. #CaliforniaCows #CAAg
Cattle play a vital role in California agriculture, supporting our food supply, economy, and rural communities.
At the California State Fair, exhibitors showcase the dedication and responsibility behind raising healthy livestock.
#CAStateFair #CaliforniaCattle
California’s dairy are proving that sustainability and strong communities go hand-in-hand.
From drinking water improvements to smart technologies like vermifiltration, these projects are delivering real benefits for California’s environment and communities.
#CaliforniaDairy
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"New World screwworm does not affect the meat of the animal. It does not impact any foods that we enjoy as American consumers. This is an animal health issue, a production issue that can be managed, but there are no food safety implications" kwbu.org/news/2026-06-26/new…
As we celebrate Independence Day, we want to highlight California’s role in feeding the nation.
California is the #1 dairy-producing state in the U.S., and the state's beef cattle and calf producers support a reliable food system for our country. #JulyFourth #CaliforniaCows
California Cows retweeted
This is NOT a food safety issue--the U.S. food supply remains safe" notes @USDA_APHIS of screwworm news aphis.usda.gov/animals/anima…
This #NationalDairyMonth, Jennifer Beretta of Beretta Family Dairy partnered with @DairyCouncilofCA to host Hidden Valley Elementary to connect the next generation to agriculture.
Thank you, Jennifer!
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The New World screwworm is an invasive pest, not an infectious disease. This is an animal health issue, not a food safety issue. Our meat supply is safe to eat: wapt.com/article/usda-screww…
June is Dairy Month.
Celebrating the California dairy farm families helping provide fresh dairy products for communities across the state. #DairyMonth #Calcows
Imperial County is one of California’s largest cattle-producing regions, home to 400,000 head of cattle helping feed families across the state and beyond.
California beef starts with counties like Imperial.
#CaliforniaCattle #CaliforniaAg
June is Dairy Month.
Celebrating the California dairy farm families helping provide fresh dairy products for communities across the state.
#DairyMonth #Calcows
Meet Joe Dan Cameron of Mesquite Cattle Feeders in Brawley. Joe Dan helps oversee a custom cattle feeding operation focused on animal care, nutrition, and producing high-quality California beef. calcows.com/2026/04/mesquite…
#Calcows #CaliforniaBeef
Did you know? California cattle operations support rural communities through local jobs, youth programs like 4-H and FFA, and generations of family tradition.
#Calcows #CaliforniaAg
May is Beef Month.
Celebrating the California ranchers, feeders, and cattle producers helping raise high-quality beef right here at home. #BeefMonth #Calcows
