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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

New Bill Introduced to Protect Farmland

CalCAN is a proud co-sponsor of a bill introduced on Feb. 19th by Assembly Agriculture Chair Susan Talamantes Eggman — the Sustainable Farmland Strategy Act (AB 1961). The bill recognizes the significance of the state’s farmland resources by requiring counties to complete a Sustainable Farmland Strategy. It is co-sponsored by …
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What’s New

  • AB 1961 Introduced
  • CalCAN is Hiring
  • Drought Resources
  • Upcoming CalCAN Workshops
  • Media Coverage

“If fundamental climate change mitigation and adaptation goals are to be met, international climate negotiations must include agriculture.”

— International Food Policy Research Institute.  March 2009

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Recent Blog Posts

  • Protecting Farmland in the Coyote Valley
  • What Does the President’s 2015 Budget Mean for Sustainable Agriculture?
  • New Climate Change Plan Looks to Farmers, Ranchers for Solutions
  • New Bill Introduced to Protect Farmland
  • Meter Aggregation Rules Approved

Please support the work of CalCAN

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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