Cooperative takes next step in climate push

To spur progress toward the net-zero goal, TCCA set an interim goal of a 30% reduction in certain greenhouse gas emissions by 2030. “Since we began our cooperative, our farmers have taken care of the land and have been interested in how their land is stewarded,” said Paul Snyder, Tillamook’s executive vice president of stewardship. The company also wants to convert its fleet of 16 diesel trucks to alternative, low-carbon fuels by 2030 and adopt new technology to improve driving habits that will improve safety and increase miles per gallon. Related: Tillamook recognized for stewardship work On farms, many of Tillamook’s member-owners and milk suppliers are adopting use of dairy biodigesters to convert manure waste into energy or renewable natural gas, fertilizer and bedding, the cooperative says.