California Climate & Agriculture Network
Advancing policy solutions at the nexus of climate change and sustainable agriculture
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
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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. |
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| 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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As Agricultural Carbon Offsets Move Forward, Serious Questions Remain
The Environmental Protection Agency’s proposed carbon pollution regulations, announced in June, could greatly accelerate efforts to bring agriculture into the carbon market.
The new rules are expected to spur many states to create cap-and-trade systems similar to the one being pioneered by California under its landmark climate change law, AB …
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