California Climate & Agriculture Network (CalCAN)

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?? The passing of Prop 4 is a win for California’s food system and a major step forward for climate resilience! By investing in sustainable agriculture, we’re ensuring that farmers, farmworkers, and rural communities have the tools and resources to withstand and adapt to the increasing challenges of climate change. The effort of the Food and Farm Reslience Coalition & our legislative champions Asm. Lori Wilson and CA Speaker Robert Rivas significantly influenced bond negotiations and resulted in over $1 billion of the coalition’s priorities being reflected in Proposition 4. While we take a moment to enjoy the success of Prop 4, we will soon transition into guiding and informing the implementation of these investments and new programs in the coming months!

Election Day is almost here! ??? Prop 4 advances the climate resilience of California's farm and food systems by investing in sustainable agriculture! Listen to why Liz Carlisle, Assistant Professor of Environmental Studies at UC Santa Barbara and CalCAN Advisor is voting #YesonProp4.

Next week's Summit wouldn't be possible without the generosity of our sponsors, including these organizations that donated at the Harvester level. ?? There's still time to join us on October 30th -- register at https://lnkd.in/gffr7qZ6

?? Join us for the 8th California Climate & Agriculture Summit! Farmers, policymakers, and climate leaders will come together for 2 days of events including farm tours, over 80 speakers, poster presentations, Climate Leadership awards and more! Example workshop topics include: ???Expanding cover crops under groundwater regulations, ???Optimizing soil health, ???Safeguarding water quality for underserved farmers, ???Federal conservation support, ???Methane reduction on small dairies, ???Farmer-led wildfire solutions, ???State climate targets, ???Farmland conservation and tenure, ????The journey from farm worker to farm owner, and many more! Don’t miss your chance to be part of this movement shaping California’s future! ?? Farm Tours: October 29, 2024 ??? Summit: October 30, 2024 ??? Grab your tickets today: https://lnkd.in/gWkBFr9n

?? Registration is NOW OPEN for the 8th California Climate and Agriculture Summit! You won’t want to miss this gathering of nearly 80 diverse speakers including farmers, policymakers, researchers, and advocates all working for a healthy, just, and resilient future for California agriculture! Here’s what past attendees had to say: ?? "Love the format and range of topics." ?? "Excellent farm tours!" ?? "Thank you for bringing so many people together!" ?? "Fantastic summit!" Visit https://lnkd.in/gffr7qZ6 to view the conference agenda, farm tours, and purchase tickets. Early bird pricing ends soon so secure your spot today!

ICYMI: CalCAN is hiring an Operations Manager to play a central role in our organization. If you’re passionate about policy change that supports a healthy, just, and resilient farming system, this might be the perfect opportunity for you! Read the full job description and apply here: https://lnkd.in/g5u6Rp39

CalCAN is hiring an Operations Manager to play a central role in our organization. If you’re passionate about policy change that supports a healthy, just, and resilient farming system, this might be the perfect opportunity for you! About this role: - Central Impact: Manage the administrative, financial, and technological functions that keep us running smoothly. - Innovative Leadership: As this is a new role, you’ll have the chance to innovate and develop processes that enhance our effectiveness and efficiency. - Collaborative Environment: Work closely with a small, nimble team of dedicated advocates. Who we’re looking for: - Highly organized and detail-oriented professional. - Strong ability to create and maintain efficient operational systems. - Practical, flexible, and proactive problem-solver. - Proven experience fostering trust, diversity, and inclusion within teams. Read the full job description and apply here: https://lnkd.in/g5u6Rp39

Our newest blog highlights an interview with Sarah Keiser from Wild Oat Hollow. ?? "We need to change the way we practice land stewardship," says Sarah. Recent wildfires near Sonoma have sparked unprecedented collaboration, blending traditional ecological knowledge with modern fire and ecology expertise. CalCAN has sponsored SB 675 (Limón) to promote prescribed grazing as a wildfire solution. The bill is awaiting the Governor's signature. You can help by signing our letter urging the Governor to sign SB 675: https://bit.ly/sb675 #PrescribedGrazing #WildfirePrevention #LandStewardship #SonomaCounty #CALeg

Kick-off your weekend reading with some of our latest blog posts! During the last few months, our blog has featured the following stories: ??? What’s Included (and Missing) from the House and Senate Farm Bill Proposals for Climate-Friendly Agriculture ?? Farmworker Leaders from Across the State Advocate for Change in Sacramento 4?? Climate-Smart Agriculture & Food System Investments Secured in Proposition 4 Climate Bond ?? Farm Bill Drafts Reveal Varied Support for Soil Health ?? North Coast Dairies Reduce Methane, Produce Compost & Improve Soil Health Read the posts at calclimateag.org/blog. Let us know in the comments which blog is your favorite or what ideas you have for future blog posts! ?? #FarmBill #ClimateSmartAgriculture #FarmworkerAdvocacy #SoilHealth #ClimateBond #MethaneReduction #CalCAN