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From Research to On-Farm Practice


Practical resources, farmer stories, videos, research, and tools supporting climate-smart agriculture across California.

Explore materials developed and shared by the UC ANR Climate Smart Agriculture Program and its partners. New resources are added as they become available.

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Climate Smart Agriculture Blog

Read program updates, farmer stories, field activities, new resources, and climate-smart agriculture news.

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Farmer Case Studies

Stories from California farmers and ranchers implementing climate-smart practices.

Guillermo Lázaro — ALD & Y Organic Farm Español 
Monterey County · SWEEP · Solar irrigation 

Domingo Mora — Jefferson, American & Vino Ranches Español 
Fresno County · SWEEP · Irrigation efficiency & solar 

Zuppan Dairy 

Renati Dairy 

T Double R Farms 

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Articles & Research

Research and technical publications related to climate-smart agricultural practices.

Cover Crop Study 
Winter cover cropping in processing tomato and almond systems. 

Drip Irrigation Research 
Drip irrigation, organic spinach production, and water-use efficiency. 

Conservation Agriculture Systems 
Conservation agriculture, food production, and sustainable intensification. 

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Videos

Educational videos and program stories about climate-smart agricultural practices.

Climate Smart Ag: Episode 1 

Climate Smart Ag: Episode 2 

Climate Smart Ag: Episode 4 

The Soil Solution to Climate Change 

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Farmer using soil probe to take a soil sample between rows of vegetables

Tools

Practical tools and protocols for soil health, carbon planning, irrigation, and nutrient management.

Soil Sampling 
Protocol for Soil Organic Matter Analysis. 

COMET-Planner 
Evaluate potential carbon sequestration and greenhouse gas reductions. 

CropManage 
Online irrigation and nutrient management tool. 

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Questions about technical assistance, program resources, or climate-smart agriculture practices?


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