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The California Climate and Agriculture Network (CalCAN)
is a coalition that advances policies to support
California agriculture in the face of climate change.

We believe that agriculture can play a constructive role in responding to the
climate crisis by reducing its carbon footprint and thus help to ensure the
long-term viability and security of our food and farming system.

Our
Program
Areas

 Farmer Education & Outreach
Providing resources to farmers and ranchers on the impacts of climate policy on California agriculture, and the science of the climate benefits of organic and sustainable practices.
Network Building
Expanding the CalCAN network of farmers, scientists, government agency staff, and advocates to cultivate communication and understanding of the role agriculture can play in climate protection.
Policy Initiatives
Advancing policies that support and encourage farming and ranching practices that have climate benefits and other environmental co-benefits.
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Featured Post

Climate Solutions Fact Sheet

New CalCAN Fact Sheet Details Climate Solutions in California Agriculture

CalCAN recently unveiled a new fact sheet on Climate Solutions in California Agriculture, which carefully catalogues and describes the scientific basis for pursuing climate-friendly agricultural practices and policies in the state. With references to nearly 100 peer-reviewed publications and agency reports, the updated fact sheet presents the …
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What’s New

  • Growing Solutions: Climate Change & Agriculture Recommendations to the California Governor
  • Register Now for CalCAN Summit — March 24 & 25, 2015
  • New Fact Sheet: Climate Benefits of Agriculture
  • Drought Resources
  • Media Coverage

“As climate changes, the value of biodiversity for food and agriculture will increase. Maintaining and using this reservoir of genetic diversity will be the foundation for coping with climate change.”

— U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization.  Climate change mitigation and adaptation in agriculture, forestry and fisheries. June 2008

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Recent Blog Posts

  • New CalCAN Fact Sheet Details Climate Solutions in California Agriculture
  • Growing Solutions: Recommendations to Governor Brown
  • California Launches Program to Protect Farmland & Climate
  • Governor’s Budget Includes Modest Investments in Climate-Friendly Farming
  • The Top 6 Improvements with the New Whole-Farm Revenue Protection Insurance Policy

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CalCAN is a non-profit organization that relies on charitable donations. We will use your support to cultivate farmer leaders in advocating for policies that incentivize climate-friendly farming practices.

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