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Nutrient Management Research Database
General Information
Research Title
Preparing for an uncertain future with climate smart agriculture
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Research Specifications
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State: California
Year: 2016
Authors
Ross, Karen
Summary/Abstract from Original Source
Research Highlights
Design and Methods
- Climate change has already begun to effect California, particularly by increasing the extent of drought conditions.
- Climate smart agriculture seeks to address the threat of climate change without sacrificing yields or profits.
Results
Other Considerations
- Several state programs exist to help growers implement climate smart agricultural practices.
- The State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program (SWEEP) assists farmers in implementing efficient irrigation systems.
- The Dairy Disgester Research and Development Program provides incentives for dairy operations to install manure digesters, which capture methane that can be used to generate electricity.
- The Fertilizer Research and Education Program (FREP) provides valuable resources to inform growers of efficient fertilization practices that can limit nutrient leaching, runoff, and nitrous oxide emissions.
- The Healthy Soils Initiative seeks to inform growers on building their soil’s carbon stock.