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

OEFI Events Calendar

July

CDFA accepting applications for Climate Smart Agriculture Technical Assistance Grants

Aug

Healthy Soils Program Public Meeting

Aug

Climate Smart Agriculture Technical Assistance Grant Applications Due by 5 PM

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