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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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Vilsack

USDA Secretary Highlights Cover Crop and Climate Change Solutions

Reposted from the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) June 6th, 2013 Yesterday, speaking at the National Press Club, USDA Secretary Vilsack addressed the present and future challenges in agriculture brought on by our changing climate – challenges “new and different than anything we’ve ever tackled.”  The Secretary recognized the unique regional challenges that farmers and ranchers are experiencing around the country – …
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What’s New

  • CalCAN is Hiring
  • New fact sheets on climate adaptation: Farming for Success in the 21st Century
  • Triple Harvest: Farmland conservation for climate protection, smart growth & food security
  • Media Coverage

“Organic agriculture, if practiced on the planet’s 3.5 billion tillable acres, could sequester nearly 40 percent of current CO2 emissions.”

— Rodale Institute.  Regenerative Organic Farming: A Solution to Global Warming. 2008

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Recent Blog Posts

  • Senate Passes Farm Bill, No Action on Climate Change
  • Governor and Legislative Leaders Cut Budget Deal, Delay Climate Investments
  • USDA Secretary Highlights Cover Crop and Climate Change Solutions
  • Budget Surplus, Climate Action Deficit
  • Farm Bill Revival

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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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