Climate Smart Agriculture
Interested in applying to a climate-smart grant?
In a collaborative partnership, CDFA and UC Agriculture and Natural Resources have teamed up to support community education specialists throughout the state to provide technical assistance and outreach for the climate smart agriculture programs.
Click here for more information about our technical assistance providers.
Climate-Smart Agriculture Grants
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) supports three funding opportunities in climate-smart agriculture:
Alternative Manure Management Program (AMMP)
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State Water Efficiency & Enhancement Program (SWEEP)
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What is Climate Smart Agriculture?
Climate-Smart Agriculture (CSA) is an approach to help the people who manage agricultural systems respond effectively to climate change.
Climate change effects include higher temperatures, changes in precipitation patterns, rising sea levels and more frequent extreme weather events. All of these pose risks for agriculture, food and water supplies. Resilience is therefore a predominant concern.
Climate Smart Ag team Blog
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Sheep in the Vineyard?
Why integrate livestock into your cropping system? Historically, farmers raised both crops and livestock because they are mutually beneficial. In an article titled, “Integrating Livestock and Crops: Improving Soil, Solving Problems, Increasing...
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Spotlight on SWEEP - NAPA Farms, LLC
In 2021, Nav Athwal, of NAPA Farms, LLC received funding through the CDFA Statewide Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program (SWEEP). He has 140 acres of young pistachio trees in Merced County, and wanted to build an irrigation system as efficiently as...
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CDFA Farm to School Incubator Grant Program open until April 4, 2024
CDFA Farm to School Incubator Grant Program open until April 4, 2024 The CDFA Farm to School Incubator Grant Program is open until April 4, 2024 and has $52.8 million in funding available. There are 4 Different Track Options: Track 4 will fund...
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Update on CDFA’s 2023 SWEEP Application
Many of you might know that the 2023 State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program (SWEEP) has been placed on pause due to a deficit in the state budget. This pause will remain in effect until Governor Newsom releases his proposed budget later...