Climate Smart Ag Technical Assistance Providers
Team of Community Education Specialists
UC Cooperative Extension teamed up with CDFA to create this team of service providers to help California farmers and ranchers apply, implement, and verify these CSA programs efficiently and effectively. There are 11 Community Education Specialists state-wide.
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What Does a Community Education Specialist Do?
A Community Education Specialist provides one-on-one assistance (often on-site at the farm) for any farmer or rancher. We specialize in the application, implementation, and verification processes of climate smart programs. This assistance can look like:
- Filling out an application, step-by-step
- Project planning and implementation navigation
- Compiling and submitting verification documents
- Offering soil sampling equipment and advice
- Hosting informational workshops
- Providing resources regarding climate smart farming practices
- Finding alternate funding programs
