What Climate Change Could Mean for the Future of Cheese | Eater

"The cooperative’s supervising veterinarian, who works with dairy farmers across 35 states, reports that extreme heat, drought, and wildfire are stressing animals and threatening rural communities. He emphasizes that cows are happiest at about 50–60°F and suffer in temperatures of 90–100°F, and notes widespread farm closures and outmigration. He also argues that responsibly managed grazing and grass-fed, organic systems can substantially offset cheese’s carbon footprint: trampling, manure, and high-quality forage help sequester carbon, prevent erosion, and yield a net environmental benefit while producing higher-value milk for small farmers." - Kathleen Willcox