The Pacific Northwest Dairy Research Consortium (PNWDRC) brings together
farmers, scientists, and industry leaders to develop practical,
cost-effective solutions for nutrient management and increased on-farm
productivity.
Innovate · Educate · Collaborate
We are a collaborative team—composed of dairy farmers, research scientists, industry stakeholders, and funding partners—dedicated to tackling complex challenges, removing barriers to adoption, and showcasing practical, cost-effective strategies to help dairy farms achieve their on-farm goals.
Who Are We?
Current Projects
Discover the current research projects we are funding to help dairy farms better utilize manure nutrients, improve soil health, and increase on-farm efficiency.
Current Projects
Discover the cutting-edge research and practical solutions our team is actively working on to build a more sustainable future for dairy farming.
The Idaho Center for Agriculture, Food and the Environment (CAFE), located near Rupert, Idaho, is the nation's largest research dairy project, designed to test sustainable dairy production, irrigation, and manure-management technologies.
Idaho CAFE
Upcoming Events
November 11th - 12th, 2026
Boise, Idaho
Annual Meeting
Pacific Northwest Partnership Meeting
Date TBD
Washington