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Climate-Smart Agriculture Resources

CEC works to connect farmers and ranchers with Climate-Smart Agriculture solutions, including funding opportunities to move this important work forward. Click on any of the links below to explore these resources.

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Sustainable Agriculture Action Plan:
Bridging Food Safety and Sustainability on California’s Central Coast

Tensions between food safety compliance and the adoption of climate-smart practices are apparent in Central Coast produce farming. However, both are needed to ensure the health of consumers and the environment. This report describes findings from grower engagement and recommends solutions that could both protect public health and advance environmental practices.

Technical Assistance and Funding

If you are a farmer, rancher, or land steward in San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, or Ventura Counties, the Community Environmental Council can connect you with climate-smart agriculture incentives and resources. Learn more and sign up.

Other Services

The Santa Barbara County Food Action Network (SBCFAN) facilitates access to funding, other forms of capital, legal services, and long-term, sustainable farmland. SBCFAN also supports space and equipment sharing between organizations and individuals throughout the food system.