Climate Action Symposium

May25,2023

9:00AM–4:00PM|FREE:RegistrationRequired

D E A D L I N E – M A Y 18 , 20 2 3

San Diego County Farm Bureau- Farm Hub Conference Room 420 S Broadway, Escondido, CA 92025

The development of policies, programs, strategies and resources to support sustainable agriculture throughout Southern

California is contingent on understanding changing climate and its impact to the unique agricultural environments and industry in the region. This symposium is intended to bring together policy makers, government agencies, researchers, educators, consultants and other public and private agricultural service providers.

Join us at this 5th annual event exploring the situational status of climate and agriculture in the San Diego County region. There will be a variety of perspectives shared and information on research findings, resources and regenerative farming opportunities and challenges.

TOPICS AND SPEAKERS INCLUDE:

Perspectives in Agriculture and Farming inDiego County

Mary Matava (Farm Bureau/AgriService, Inc.) and

Maria Gomez (County Dept. of Agriculture, Weights and Measures)

Climate Impact on Agriculture and UC ANR Research and Resources

Dr. Tapan Pathak (UC Divison of Agriculture and Natural Resources Division)

Regional Climate Trends and Weather Prediction

Dr. Tom Corringham (UC San Diego)

Life Cycle of Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Energy Use in Orchard Crops

Elias Marvinney (UC Davis)

Advances in Sustainable Agriculture Policy and Programs

County of San Diego Sustainability Division