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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Healthy Soils and SWEEP Updates
Many growers have been asking for updates on upcoming SWEEP and Healthy Soils application rounds. Good news! CDFA has announced that both programs will be open for new applications this fall 2023. We still do not know exact dates, but CDFA did release...
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Welcome to our newest CES in Santa Cruz county, Bailey Smith-Helman!
Bailey Smith-Helman is our newest Community Education Specialist with the UC ANR Climate Smart Agriculture Program based in Santa Cruz County. She is excited to provide technical assistance to growers interested in climate smart agriculture practices....
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SWEEP Pilot Program 2023
SWEEP Pilot Program 2023 - A huge congratulation to the Southern Desert Region agricultural community It was great news when CDFA announced the State Water Efficiency and Engagement Program (SWEEP) Southern Desert Pilot Program, proposed for...
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UC ANR Climate-Smart Agriculture Educators provide technical assistance to farmers seeking state funding
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) provides financial incentives to encourage farmers and ranchers to adopt climate-smart practices that help build on-farm resilience in face of a changing climate. These climate-smart...