California Climate and Agriculture Network

05/07/2026

Extreme weather linked to climate change like drought, severe heat, floods, and wildfires costs California dearly, claiming lives and resulting in huge economic losses. New legislation would prioritize nature-based solutions

03/18/2026

CalCAN recently released a new report on California’s Alternative Manure Management Program.

Findings show these practices could contribute far more to 2030 methane reduction targets than previously projected while also supporting climate goals and improving water quality.

Join our webinar featuring dairy producers, technical experts, and industry leaders working to scale these solutions across California.

Speakers:
‣ Randi Black, UC Cooperative Extension Dairy Advisor, Sonoma County
‣ Jerry Da Silva: Dairy Producer in San Joaquin County
‣ Lisandra Vitorino, Dairy Producer in Stanislaus County and Regional Territory Representative for the California Dairy Campaign
‣ Assemblymember Connolly (District 12; San Rafael)
‣ Colton Fagundes (Associate Policy Director, CalCAN)

Register with the QR code or at https://bit.ly/3PfEgm8

01/27/2026

CalCAN’s Executive Director, Renata Brillinger, had the honor of meeting with Senator Adam Schiff and his wife and staff, along with a group of farmers and advocates at the EcoFarm Conference. At CalCAN, we look forward to working with him on the farm bill and federal climate and conservation policy!

Read more about the meeting in our blog: https://calclimateag.org/ecofarm-welcomes-a-u-s-senator-to-their-conference-for-the-first-time/

Photo Credit: Trav Williams, Broken Banjo Photography

11/10/2025

Our latest blog is a look at Sen. Blakespear’s visit to Del Sur, where prescribed grazing is improving fire resiliency and bringing residents a sense of peace and safety.

https://calclimateag.org/del-sur-prescribed-grazing-tour/

Special thanks to Sen Blakespear, Good Shepherds, and all the community partners that attended the event. Senator Catherine Blakespear Good Shepherds Resource Conservation District of Greater San Diego County

08/15/2025

Climate change is not a distant threat. It’s a daily reality affecting the health, food supply, and livelihoods of all Californians.

In this op-ed, our Policy Director, Brian Shobe, discusses the opportunity for policymakers to revamp the Cap-and-Trade program, which is currently up for reauthorization.

Here’s what’s at stake:

Right now, Governor Newsom's proposal includes more subsidies for Big Oil without requiring them to lower gas prices for consumers.

💡 Cap-and-Trade was designed to make our largest polluters pay for their emissions and invest those funds in climate solutions.

Funds have financed:
✅ $12.8 billion in projects supporting safe and affordable drinking water access, utility bill credits, help with home energy efficiency upgrade costs, and more.
✅ Plus provided support for farmers & ranchers adopting practices that cut emissions and build resilience

Now, we're calling on state leaders to:
🔹Eliminate pollution giveaways for the oil and gas industry

🔹Fix pollution offsets that enable polluters to avoid reducing their own pollution by sending $140 million out of state each year for projects with little to no climate benefits

🔹Invest in programs that benefit communities, families, and farmers, including a new commitment to direct 15 percent of funds to scale up agricultural climate solutions and ensure food affordability.

Without these reforms, California’s farming future, and our shared climate future, is at risk.

📖 Read the full op-ed: https://sjvsun.com/ag/families-and-farmers-deserve-priority-in-californias-climate-future/

07/08/2025

ICYMI: The Western Center for Agricultural Health and Safety is hosting two webinars on Immigration Enforcement in the Agricultural Workplace - July 9 and July 10. Learn more and sign up here: https://aghealth.ucdavis.edu/events

07/01/2025

Tomorrow morning the House of Representatives will vote on a rushed reconciliation bill that diverts funding from supporting farmers and families in need. This budget reconciliation process is intended to ensure that federal dollars are being used responsibly, yet Congress has chosen to push forward with a bill that increases the national debt, destroys our chances of getting a full farm bill passed, and hurts millions of families nationwide.

But it’s not over yet: the House needs to know that we're all paying attention, and that we won't stand by as they once again rush through a bill that hurts farmers and families.

Will you take a moment to contact your representative and ask them to VOTE NO on the reconciliation package? Our partners at National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition have made it easy ⤵️

🚨 Take Action: https://secure.everyaction.com/T7q3aV51y0eiiCXxZh5YUA2 (🔗 in bio!)

Rep. Doug LaMalfa Congressman Adam Gray Congressman David G. Valadao Congressman Jim Costa Rep. Jimmy Panetta Rep.artisticas Carbajal

06/04/2025

A bit of good news for California farmers: the USDA is reversing course on several planned office closures across the state. These offices are critical for farmers, providing access to conservation programs, technical assistance, and more.

Many advocates—CalCAN included—raised serious concerns about how the closures would impact farmers and ranchers. It’s encouraging to see those stories and voices being heard. Thank you, Senator Adam Schiff for urging this reversal!

8 of the 9 California USDA offices previously slated for termination by the Trump administration will no longer be closed. The offices are located in Bakersfield, Blythe, Los Angeles, Madera, Oxnard, Salinas, Woodland, and Yreka.

Read the full story: https://www.latimes.com/environment/story/2025-06-02/trump-administration-reverses-some-usda-office-closures-in-california

05/23/2025

CalCAN has long worked closely with California’s network of Resource Conservation Districts (RCDs) that provide invaluable, locally-focused technical support for agricultural conservation and climate resilient practices. The California Association of RCDs serves, connects, and champions the RCD network. We are pleased to publish this perspective from Nancy Wahl-Scheurich, CARCD Executive Director, and Rick Gomez, President of the CARCD Board of Directors....

CalCAN has long worked closely with California’s network of Resource Conservation Districts (RCDs) that provide invaluable, locally-focused technical support for agricultural conservation and climate resilient practices. The California Association of RCDs serves, connects, and champions the RCD ne...

05/15/2025

Our latest blog unpacks the Governor's May Revise and his proposal for reauthorizing the cap-and-trade program. Read the full blog and how you can help support our ongoing efforts at https://calclimateag.org/cap-and-trade-may-revise-2025-26/