California Climate & Agriculture Network
On a recent September evening, CalCAN hosted its first “Town Hall on Climate Change and Agriculture,” which brought together a diverse group of farmers, students, academics, advocates and state representatives. We wanted to hear from farmers about what’s working and
Exciting things are afoot at the panel tasked with advising on California’s climate-smart agriculture programs. The Environmental Farming Act Science Advisory Panel, or ‘EFA SAP’, is playing an increasingly important role as the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA)
New Climate Smart Agriculture Program to Launch this Year In the final hours of the session last week, the Legislature passed a funding package for the state’s climate change programs. Among the funded programs was the Healthy Soils Initiative, a
State lawmakers create Healthy Soils program, pass historic climate bills SACRAMENTO – Farmers and ranchers throughout California commend the legislature for its recent actions on climate change. The passage of key climate bills, alongside the appropriation of more than $65
Sacramento has seen lots of important action recently on climate change and agriculture issues: Today, Governor Jerry Brown released his May revise budget. The updated state budget proposal holds the line on climate smart agriculture funding, keeping with what the
Thanks to our partner, the Community Alliance with Family Farmers (CAFF), for permission to repost this blog. On April 19th, SB 1350 passed out of its second committee, the Senate Agriculture Committee, with a unanimous vote of support following discussions between the
It’s that time of year when CalCAN reviews legislation that may help, or hinder, farmers and ranchers in addressing climate change. We are pleased to support a slate of sensible policy measures that will each in their own way help
New state legislation proposed by Senator Lois Wolk, Senate Bill 1350, would create the Healthy Soils program at the CA Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA). The bill would also modernize the Environmental Farming Act by expanding the program’s Science
