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Statewide Expertise & Local Support
Meet the statewide team connecting research, technical assistance, and locally relevant support with California farmers and ranchers.
The UC ANR Climate Smart Agriculture Program brings together program leadership, Regional Advisors, and Community Education Specialists who support climate-smart practices, outreach, research, and technical assistance across California.
Leadership Team
The leadership team provides overall coordination and direction for the Climate Smart Agriculture Program, working with Community Education Specialists, Regional Advisors, CDFA, and partner organizations across California.
Erik Porse, Ph.D.
Director
CIWR & Cooperative Extension Specialist
Hope Zabronsky
Academic Coordinator
Climate Smart Agriculture Program Lead
Caddie Bergren
Community Education Supervisor I
San Joaquin Valley
Regional Advisors
Regional Advisors provide subject-matter expertise in soil health, irrigation management, manure management, specialty crops, and on-farm research while connecting field experience with Extension and program implementation.
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Betsy Karle
Dairy Advisor
Glenn, Tehama, Shasta, Siskiyou, Butte, Colusa, Sutter, Yuba, Sacramento, Solano & Yolo Counties
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Ben Faber
Soils, Water & Subtropical Crops Advisor
Ventura & Santa Barbara Counties
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Aparna Gazula
Small Farms & Specialty Crops Advisor
Santa Clara, San Benito & Santa Cruz Counties
Community Education Specialists
Connect with the Climate Smart Agriculture technical assistance provider serving your area.
Amanda Charles
Community Education Specialist
Region: North Coast
Ana Resendiz
Community Education Specialist
Region: Southern Desert
Becca Xu
Community Education Specialist
Region: South Bay Area & North Central Coast
Danielle Duyst
Community Education Specialist
Region: Southern San Joaquin Valley
Heather Montgomery
Community Education Specialist
Region: Greater Sacramento Area & Northern California
Juan Gonzales
Community Education Specialist
Region: Northern San Joaquin Valley
Lizzeth Mendoza
Community Education Specialist
Region: Northern California
Michael Jaquez
Community Education Specialist
Region: Southern California
Nicki Anderson
Community Education Specialist
Region: South Central Coast
Statewide Reach
The Climate Smart Agriculture Program provides regional technical assistance, outreach, education, and grower support through a statewide network of Community Education Specialists, Regional Advisors, and program leadership
27 Counties Served
Find Climate Smart Agriculture Support
For general inquiries, contact the statewide CSA team. For local assistance, connect with the Community Education Specialist serving your region.