The following recent media have covered the work of CalCAN and its advisors and leadership team.
Pick a Food Fight
Blog in Civil Eats reviewing Dan Imhoff’s new book “Food Fight: The Citizen’s Guide to the Next Farm Bill.”
Agriculture’s Climate Protection Solutions
As legislators debate the activities that should be supported by cap-and-trade fee revenue, the co-authors of this piece describe the climate benefits to be gained from farmland protection and sustainable agriculture practices, research, technical assistance. Written by David Gates of Ridge Vineyards and Stephen E. Abbors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District. The San Mateo Daily Journal, April 21, 2012.
Becoming Sustainable in Policy and Practice
Al and Becky Courchesne of Frog Hollow Farm describe their sustainable practices and call for support from California’s cap-and-trade program for climate-friendly farming practices. thepress.net, April 20, 2012.
Farm Bill Climate Change Policies Could Help Or Hinder Sustainability Efforts
Jeanne Merrill, CalCAN’s Policy Director, is quoted in this blog about discussions on farm bill crop insurance policy. Huffington Post, Dec. 13, 2011.
Extreme Weather: Knowledge is Power for California’s Farmers
Craig McNamara, Chair of the State Food & Agriculture Board and a CalCAN advisor, comments on the importance of weather data and forecasting for helping farmers cope with climate change. Public News Service, Dec. 10, 2011.
Prepare for climate change
An opinion piece on agricultural adaptation to climate change by two CalCAN farmer and science advisors. Merced SunStar, Nov. 17, 2011.
Press Release: Agriculture & Public Health Call on Becerra to Protect Funding
Nov. 15, 2011
A bill to help put ag waste to work as energy
Editorial supporting CalCAN-sponsored bill SB 489. Bakersfield Californian, August 25, 2011.
Can Organics Feed the World?
Jeanne Merrill, CalCAN Policy Director maintains that organic farming methods that focus on improving soil health have the capacity to meet the world’s food demands. This clip is taken from a one-hour Commonwealth Club panel recorded on June 14, 2011 called “Crops, Cattle & Carbon.”
Down on the Farm: Nuts to Renewable Energy
Discussion of the benefits of SB 489 for farmers and the environment. KQED Climate Watch, August 24, 2011.
Sen. Wolk’s measures receive fiscal approval
CalCAN-sponsored bill SB 489 clears an Assembly committee hurdle. Daily Democrat, August 18, 2011.
Is California Agriculture Ready for Climate Change?
Coverage of CalCAN’s “Ready…Or Not?” report. San Francisco Chronicle blog SF Gate, April 8, 2011.
Research focuses on climate adaptation
Coverage of the CalCAN Summit. Capital Press, April 7, 2011.
Ag practices focus of Wolk bill dealing with climate change
Coverage of SB 237. Woodland Daily Democrat, April 5, 2011.
Yolo farmer Rominger wins ag leadership award
Coverage of CalCAN Leadership Award at Climate & Agriculture Summit. Woodland Daily Democrat, April 1, 2011.
Expert Says Agriculture Can Affect Climate Change
Coverage of CalCAN’s report “Ready…Or Not?” Capital Public Radio, March 31, 2011.
Karen Ross Named CFDA Secretary
CalCAN comments on Secretary Ross appointment. California Farmer, Jan. 17, 2011.
California Bill Would Funnel Millions Of AB 32 Revenue To Agriculture
Coverage of SB 237. EPA Clean Energy Report, Feb. 17, 2011.
Ag must brace for a changing climate
Opinion piece by Rich Rominger, former Secretary of Agriculture. Sacramento Bee, Dec. 11, 2010.
Farm field day emphasizes ‘green’ innovations
Report on a CalCAN farm field day. Winters Express, April 15, 2010.
