San Diego County Climate Smart Agriculture

Wildfire in San Diego CountyWildfire is a reality of farming and ranching in San Diego County; wildfire has long been a part of our region's landscape. Historical records show that San Diego County has experienced hundreds of large wildfires over the past century, with some of the most devastating fires…

What Was Heard from Farmers, Ranchers, and Technical Assistance ProvidersClimate change is no longer a future concern for agriculture in San Diego County. Farmers and ranchers are already experiencing its effects through extreme heat, wildfire, shifting precipitation patterns, and increasing pest pressures…

Why Climate Adaptation Matters California farmers have always adapted to changing conditions. From drought and water shortages to pests, heat waves, and changing growing seasons, agricultural producers continually make decisions to keep their operations productive and resilient. As climate change…

Overview of SWEEP and HSP:The State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program provides funding to implement on-farm projects to existing irrigation systems, that reduce water use and reduce greenhouse gas (GHGs) emissions. Common project components include pump replacement or retrofit, installing variable…

 The Climate Smart Agriculture ProgramThe Climate Smart Agriculture Program is a team of Community Education Specialists that have historically provided technical assistance to local growers, for CDFA's Healthy Soils Program (HSP), State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program (SWEEP), and Alternative…