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. For questions and to learn more, click below on specific programs and videos from previous grant awardees. You may also contact us at cdfa.oefi@cdfa.ca.gov.
What’s New in OEFI:
- 11/7/2023 — The Healthy Soils Program (HSP) has awarded eight projects for a total of $1.14 million in funding for the 2023 HSP Demonstration Grant solicitation.
- 9/11/2023 — The LEMER-RP is accepting full proposals (Phase 2) from applicants selected in Phase 1. Phase 2 will be open until 5:00 P.M. PT on Wednesday, November 1, 2023.
- 6/7/23 — CDFA Office of Pesticide Consultation and Analysis (OPCA) is now accepting applications for the Biologically Integrated Farming Systems (BIFS) grant program. Deadline for submission is 7/31/23 at 5 PM PT. RFP is available on the BIFS website.
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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.