Climate Smart Agriculture

Agave is a perennial plant characterized by metabolic, physiological, and morphological characteristics that enable it to thrive in conditions considered extreme for most vegetation. At night, it opens its stomata—pores in its leaves and stem cells that manage gas exchange and water transpiration—to absorb…

 Introduction In December 2025, our team was able to attend a United States Biochar Initiative (USBI) training event for California agriculture. This event hosted speakers from across the biochar industry, including soil scientists, technical assistance providers, and biochar processors. We were…

 Climate-smart agriculture programs have taken root in the Imperial Valley thanks to the dedication and persistence of Ana Resendiz, our Climate-Smart Agriculture Community Education Specialist serving Imperial and Riverside counties.When Ana stepped into her role, adoption of CDFA climate-smart grants…

 The Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA) Program was created through a collaboration between the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) and the University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR). The primary goal of the CSA team is to increase the adoption of climate-smart…

 The Healthy Soils Program (HSP) Incentive Grant, offered by the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), provides funding to farmers and ranchers in California to implement soil conservation management practices, with the goal of increasing soil health and carbon sequestration, and…