Leadership often involves taking the road less traveled, and in some cases, it means being the very first to traverse an uncharted path.  Such was the case in 2010 when the California dairy community voluntarily announced participation in the National Dairy FARM Program: Farmers Assuring Responsible Management, a comprehensive animal well-being education and verification program.  Since its adoption, Dairy Cares coalition members have conducted 979 evaluations on dairy farms throughout California, about 65 percent of the state’s total dairy farms. Further progress is expected with more evaluations scheduled throughout the rest of the year. (more) June 22, 2012 Dairy CARES