Climate Smart Agriculture Program
Currently, there are three grant funding opportunities available for Climate Smart Agriculture practices, including:
- The Healthy Soils Program (NOW OPEN)
- Please visit: https://www.cdfa.ca.gov/oefi/healthysoils/IncentivesProgram.html to apply
- HSP Workshop Dates: 2020 HSP Workshop Dates
- State Water Efficiency & Enhancement Program
- Alternative Manure Management Program (NOW OPEN)
- Please visit: https://www.cdfa.ca.gov/oefi/AMMP/ to apply
If you would like more information, or to see if you qualify, please feel free to call or email me at (530)517-8187, or dmbrady@ucanr.edu.
Healthy Soils Program Awarded Projects:
https://www.cdfa.ca.gov/oefi/healthysoils/
State Water Efficiency & Enhancement Program Awarded Projects:
https://www.cdfa.ca.gov/oefi/sweep/
Alternative Manure Management Program Awarded Projects:
What is Climate Smart Agriculture?
Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA) addresses the risk that the agriculture industry faces due to changing climate conditions. It encompasses management practices that increase soil carbon, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, improve on-farm efficiencies, and promote sustainable land practices. CSA promotes increasing agricultural productivity, building resiliency to climate change and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Local Soil Labs: Soil Labs List
How can Climate Smart Agriculture help me?
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AFRI - Foundational and Applied Science Program
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