Office of Environmental Farming & Innovation

The mission of the Office of Environmental Farming & Innovation is to serve California by supporting agricultural production and incentivizing practices resulting in a net benefit for the environment through innovation, efficient management and science.

Dairy Digester Research & Development Program (DDRDP)

The Healthy Soils Program (HSP)

State Water Efficiency Enhancement Program (SWEEP)

Office of Pesticide Consultation and Analysis (OPCA)

Alternative Manure Management Program (AMMP)

Research

International
Collaborations

Technical
Assistance

Questions? Feedback? Join the conversation by contacting cdfa.oefi@cdfa.ca.gov.

OEFI 2018-19 Events Calendar

April

Apr

APPLICATION SUBMISSION DEADLINE FOR DDRDP AND AMMP

March

Mar

APPLICATION SUBMISSION DEADLINE FOR SWEEP AND HSP

Guiding Principles of the OEFI

Guilding Principles of the Office of Environmental Farming & Innovation

Vision Statement

To be a trusted and valued resource for scientific analysis and support to stakeholders and state agencies in the development and implementation of economically viable agricultural practices that optimize environmental and public health.

Environmental Farming Act

CDFA's Incentive Programs are implemented under the authority of the Environmental Farming Act . Incentive Programs are developed in coordination with the Science Advisory Panel which facilitates public comment process. Learn more about the Science Advisory Panel.

OEFI Newsletters

August 2017 April 2018

Climate Change

Ecosystem Services

Ecosystem Services - What is it? CDFA Ecosystem Services Qualitative Assessment Model Ecosystem Services Database

Nutrients

Nitrogen Tracking and Reporting Task Force Final Report Supplemental Information and Materials Nutrient Management CDFA joins with State Water Board and other state agencies to address nitrates in groundwater