A Climate Platform for California Agriculture
This two part report is CalCAN’s contribution to the rich and complex dialogue and strategy about how California agriculture can move boldly and quickly toward a carbon-neutral and climate-resilient future.
CalCAN invites policymakers, journalists and stakeholders to engage in this evolving dialogue to help build a more climate-resilient agriculture system throughout California.
This report is a call to action to work together towards a climate-resilient future.
The Two Reports
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Part 1: State of the State - Taking stock of a decade of climate progress in California agriculture
Reviews the progress made by state and federal government over the past decade to support California farmers and farmworkers in their efforts to reduce net greenhouse gas emissions and adapt to climate change.
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Part 2: Tools for Transformation - Cultivating climate resilience in 2030 and beyond
Details 50+ policy recommendations that are farm-focused, scientifically valid and economically and technically feasible for producers to implement. CalCAN supports approaches that deliver not only climate solutions but also multiple on-farm, environmental and public health benefits.
