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Statewide Expertise & Local Support
Meet the statewide team connecting technical assistance with locally relevant support for California farmers and ranchers.
The UC ANR Climate Smart Agriculture Program brings together program leadership, Regional Advisors, and Technical Assistance Providers who support climate smart practices, outreach, education, and technical assistance across California.
Leadership Team
The leadership team provides direction for the Climate Smart Agriculture Program, working with Technical Assistance Providers, Regional Advisors, CDFA, and partners across California.
Erik Porse
Director
CIWR & Cooperative Extension Specialist
Hope Zabronsky
Associate Director
Climate Smart Agriculture
Caddie Bergren
Supervisor II
San Joaquin Valley Lead
Regional Advisors
Regional Advisors provide subject-matter expertise across key CSA topics, connecting field research with extension, technical assistance, and program implementation.
Betsy Karle
Dairy Advisor
Sacramento Valley & Northern California
Ben Faber
Soils, Water, & Subtropical Crops Advisor
Ventura & Santa Barbara
Aparna Gazula
Small Farms Advisor
Santa Clara, San Benito & Santa Cruz
CSA Technical Assistance Providers
Connect with the Climate Smart Agriculture technical assistance provider serving your region.
Amanda Charles
Technical Assistance Provider
Region: North Coast
Ana Resendiz
Technical Assistance Provider
Region: Southern Desert
Becca Xu
Technical Assistance Provider
Region: South Bay Area & North Central Coast
Heather Montgomery
Technical Assistance Provider
Region: Greater Sacramento Area & Northern California
Juan Gonzales
Technical Assistance Provider
Region: Northern San Joaquin Valley
Lizzeth Mendoza
Technical Assistance Provider
Region: Northern California
Michael Jaquez
Technical Assistance Provider
Region: Southern California
Nicki Oliveros
Technical Assistance Provider
Region: South Central Coast
Statewide Reach
The Climate Smart Agriculture Program provides regional and statewide technical assistance, outreach, education, and grower support through a network of Technical Assistance Providers, Regional Advisors, and program leadership.
27+ Counties Served
Find Climate Smart Agriculture Support
For general inquiries, contact the CSA team. For local assistance, connect with the CSA Technical Assistance Provider serving your region.