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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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California Launches Program to Protect Farmland & Climate

Applause erupted yesterday in response to the unanimous vote of the Strategic Growth Council (SGC) to launch California's trailblazing Sustainable Agricultural Lands Conservation (SALC) Program. More than 20 land trust, conservation and agriculture organizations were on hand to speak in support of the program. SGC board member John Laird (Secretary …
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“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

  • California Launches Program to Protect Farmland & Climate
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  • USDA Sets Climate Goals, But Is This How to Get There?

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